September 15, 2017 ebulletinboard Archive
ebulletinboard is e-mailed on pay dates in August - May (except during extended holidays) to all employees to inform you about events, workshops and other matters of interest. Principals and other location supervisors should post one copy for employees who do not have e-mail. Editions are archived for reference.
AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS
Read Across SC Art Contest - The SCEA 3rd Annual Read Across South Carolina Art Contest is open to all students in SC public education, grades K-12. More than 150 South Carolina K-12 students have shown their imagination & talent in our first two Read Across South Carolina Art Contests. The contest promotes literacy and art across SC schools, and brings recognition to individual students, their teachers and schools. Students are encouraged to use the theme “From the Mountains to the Sea, Read With Me” to inspire their artwork.
Contact: Terrell Brown, The South Carolina Education Association, 803-290-7517
K-12 Educators
Honey Bee Grants – Grants of $1,500 are available to K-12 educators for implementation of honeybee hive educational program. Funds can be used for equipment and supplies, observation equipment, and equipment for a traditional beehive. Online Letter of Intent is first step. Successful applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal by November 15. For more information, click here. Deadline: Letter of Intent: October 31, 2017; Full application: November 15.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113.
State Farm Education Grants – K-12 educators have the opportunity to apply for grants of $5,000 or more for initiatives that support underserved individuals. Programs funded will help students obtain the skills and credentials needed to succeed in today’s workforce. Funds can also be used for teacher development and service learning projects. To create an account and apply, click here. Deadline: October 31, 2017.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113.
NEA Foundation Grants – Grants of $2,000 OR $5,000 are available to K-12 educators to purchase resource materials, supplies, equipment, or technology related to instructional projects that focus on critical thinking and problem solving skills. Educator must be a member of the NEA. Visit the website for additional information. Deadline: October 15, 2017.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page
NOTICES/REQUESTS
Open Enrollment for Insurance Coverage (through October 31, 2017) – Due to Affordable Care Act compliance, all eligible employees, including new hires and working retirees, must attend a meeting with a Ward Services counselor to document the offer of health insurance coverage. To prepare for your individual meeting, click HERE for the Open Enrollment Highlights document. Ward Services has also prepared a video overview. Click HERE to view the open enrollment video, click on the red box, “Click here to learn all about the benefits available to you.” Click on the drop down arrow, click on Greenville and click submit to start the video. Click HERE for the PEBA 2018 Insurance Summary. The printed version of the insurance summary will be distributed by courier as soon as it is available from PEBA.
Contact: Benefits Department, 355-0960.
Anderson University offers online/hybrid degree programs - See links for information on Doctoral, Graduate and Undergraduate Adult Studies programs.
Graduate Degrees:
Master of Business Administration - Additional concentrations in Human Resources, Marketing, Supply Chain, Management and Healthcare Leadership
Master of Science in Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Education - Additional concentration in Administration and Supervision
Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education
Master of Music in Music Education
Undergraduate Degrees:
Business Administration - Additional concentrations in Healthcare Management, Applied Computing, Accounting, (CPA Track) and Supply Chain Management
Organizational Leadership - Additional concentration in Human Resource Administration
RN to BSN
Criminal Justice
Homeland Security/Emergency Services
Human Services -Additional concentration in Behavioral Science
Liberal Studies
Contact: Karen Kapp, 355-3894
Equity in Education Conference - The Center for the Education and Equity of African American Students (CEEAAS) is hosting its 1st Annual Equity in Education Conference in Columbia on January 18, 2018. Registration is now open. The cost is $75 per person and each participant will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Contact: Karen Kapp, 355-3894
Rountable Discussions - Click here for information on roundtable discussions offered by the Center for Equity for African-American Students (CEEAAS).
Contact: Karen Kapp, 355-3894
Greenville Family Partnership Red Ribbon 5K - Greenville Family Partnership is hosting its 1st Annual Red Ribbon 5K and are encouraging schools to get involved. The race will take place on Sunday, October 22 at 3 PM at Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest. Click here for ideas to incorporate the 5k into Red Ribbon Week. Pre-register by October 1st and get a FREE t-shirt. Cost is $20-adult and $10 for ages 18 and under. Visit www.gfpdrugfree.org/red-ribbon-run.
Contact: Emily Harper.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Discounts are available for many upcoming shows, including Chris Tomlin, Disney on Ice Frozen, and the Swamp Rabbits Hockey. See attached flyer for listings. Please use promo code GCSD.
Contact: groupsales@bswarena.com.
MISCELLANEOUS
GCS YouTube Channel – Click HERE to watch the latest from Greenville County Schools.
Contacts: Meredith Murray or Jeff Hoffman, Video Production Services, 452-0122.
HEALTH AND WELLNESSS
Start taking a Vitamin D supplement - We get most of our Vitamin D from the sun, so our intake decreases when the weather is colder since we spend most of our time inside during the fall/winter seasons. If you find you are not getting outside much, a Vitamin D supplement can boost your mood and immune system!
Get your flu shot and yearly check-up - No one likes sniffling, aching, sneezing and coughing getting in the way of life. The State Health Plan covers Influenza Vaccine and administration for employees and family members on the employees State Plan. An Influenza vaccine clinic will be offered for employees, retirees, and their families in three District influenza clinics. The schedule is listed below.
CALENDAR
Friday, September 15 Deadline to complete Safety/Ethics Training, Use Google Chrome browser:
click on the Employee Portal, then click on Safety Training.
Tuesday, October 10 Influenza Vaccine Clinic, M.T. Anderson Support Center, Conference C (101)
2:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m. Email sign-up sheet to Catherine A. Storey, or
fax to 355-2062
Wednesday, October 11 Influenza Vaccine Clinic, Central Office Board Room, 2:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.
Email sign-up sheet to Catherine A. Storey, or fax to 355-2062
Tuesday, October 17 Influenza Vaccine Clinic, Space Drive, 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Email sign-up sheet to Catherine A. Storey, or fax to 355-2062
Thursday, October 19 Flex (Ex. Day #1)
Friday, October 20 Flex (Ex. Day #2)
2017-18 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish
