November 30, 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
AA/AP Pool Application - The AA/AP Pool application period will open on December 15, 2017. Detailed instructions for the application process will be sent by Human Resources to All Users on December 7.
Face to face information sessions to support understanding about the AA/AP application, interview, and pool process will be held on these dates:
December 12, 2017 - GCS Central Office: Board Room from 4:30-5:30
December 14, 2017 - GCS Central Office: Board Room from 4:30-5:30
You are not required to attend one of these sessions in order to apply for the pool, and the sessions are not intended for current AA’s or AP’s interested in transferring.
You may register on the portal for one of the two information sessions, titled AA/AP Pool 18-19 Informational Session.
Contact: Karen Kapp, 355-3894
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page
NOTICES/REQUESTS
403(b) Universal Availability, Annual Notification - IRS Guidelines require the District to notify employees of the opportunity for voluntary participation in the District’s 403(b) plan. Please click here for the “Meaningful Notice” document and print/post it for employees in a break room or other common area. Employees will also receive notification by mail. Audience: All Employees. Contact: Insurance Services Department, 355-0960.
CERRA Teach Like Me Campaign – CERRA is encouraging teachers across the state to post pictures, messages, and short videos highlighting the teaching profession during the week of November 27-December 1. Please include the hashtags #teachlikeme, #scteachers, and @cerrasc. Principals are asked to distribute a flyer to every teacher in your school.
Contact: CERRA, 803.323.4032 or 800.476.2387.
PEBA Updates – Did you know? New research claims that drinking coffee is linked to lower risk of having a stroke, heart failure, and coronary heart disease. Keep this in mind the next time you pour yourself a cup of joe. Learn more about the research here.
Unstress for Success - Everyone has stress, but not everyone understands it. You might expect stress when you’re going through loss, illness, financial hardship or a personal crisis. But some things that are positive — like taking on a new job, getting married or becoming a parent —also can be stressful because they involve major changes in people’s lives. Stress can affect your overall health, too, from raising your blood pressure to upsetting your stomach to disturbing your sleep. As a State Health Plan primary member, you might consider connecting with a health coach to discuss what’s stressing you out. Health coaching through the stress management program is available at no cost to you. Your health coach, an experienced health care professional, can help you assess your stress level and come up with ways to handle stress more successfully. Call 855-838-5897 to enroll in the program.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
Gamecock Basketball Teacher Appreciation Day Tickets - The University of South Carolina College of Education presents Gamecock Basketball Teacher Appreciation Days
Men's Basketball - $12 - • February 17th at 3:30 PM vs. Auburn
Women's Basketball - $5 - • January 14th at 1:00 PM vs. Tennessee
The Gamecocks would like to thank all school teachers and staff for their hard work by offering discounted tickets to a Gamecock Men's and Women's Basketball game. The discount is available for teachers, staff, and their guests to enjoy a day at Colonial Life Arena. Teachers and staff members can order tickets here.
Contact: Blake, 803-777-7318.
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
Keep Active: The chaos of holiday schedules can make it extremely difficult to make it to the gym each morning. Instead of fixating on missed workouts, find other methods to keep active. Heading to the mall later for last minute shopping? Take the steps when possible. Wanting to see the Christmas lights in the neighborhood? Walk instead of drive. Use any opportunity available to stay active this holiday season.
Maintain Weight: While it is admirable to desire weight loss, you do not have to make it a priority this holiday season. So rather than stressing and aiming to lose weight, most health experts encourage individual to maintain weight over the holidays, enjoying the present moment of being with close friends and family.
CALENDAR
Tuesday, December 12 AA/AP Pool Application Information Session, register on portal
GCS Central Office: Board Room from 4:30-5:30
Thursday, December 14 A/AP Pool Application Information Session, register on portal
GCS Central Office: Board Room from 4:30-5:30 PM
December 21-22, 25-29 Winter Break
January 1-2, 2018 Winter Break
Wednesday, January 3 Students and Employees return
January 15, 2018 Martin Luther King Day (Holiday for Students and 12-Month Employees)
2017-18 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish
