January 12, 2018 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
K-8 Educators
Voya Foundation Grants –Grants of $2,500 will be awarded for innovative and experiential K-8 STEM learning opportunities that promote an early interest in STEM career fields or improve teachers’ capabilities. The online application is available by registering for an account here. Deadline: March 16, 2018. Audience: K-8 schools Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Job Fair – The Human Resource Operations Department will host a Job Fair on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Lifelong Learning at Sullivan Center, 206 Wilkins Street, Greenville, SC. This fair will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will be hiring for the following positions: Bus Drivers, Bus Aides, Custodians and Food Service Operators. Hiring managers will be on hand to speak with and answer questions from interested applicants.
Contact: Vickie Sims, 355-7794.
All Teachers - Upcoming GCS Annual Teacher Survey - The annual 2017-2018 GCS Teacher Survey is coming up soon. Thank you in advance for participating in this important process. As you know, this survey is designed to develop comprehensive information necessary for the district’s continuous improvement efforts. Be looking for an e-mail from Human Resources on Tuesday, January 16th. This e-mail will have the internet link to the survey. The survey opens that day and will remain active until 4 p.m. on Friday, January 26th. This year’s survey has been shortened and should only take about 10 minutes to complete. And similar to last year, questions and inquiries about personal demographics have been removed. Please be assured that individual responses are anonymous and confidential. The results are always in a generic summarized format. There are sections of the survey that permit written comments. While we encourage your comments, you should avoid making identifying comments unless you wish to self-identify. Your principal may decide to schedule a group session for the purpose of completing the survey. If so, the principal, Assistant Principal, or IC/CRT will not attend the session. The Principal may ask a teacher to coordinate the group session if one is scheduled.
The survey must be completed in one session, therefore, please plan to participate at a time you are least likely to be interrupted. The survey may be completed at school or home from any device with an internet connection. You will receive the survey link from GCS Human Resources which is an internal school district email source identified as: mkilpatrick@greenville.k12.sc.us
Contact: Your respective Assistant Superintendent or Marque Kilpatrick (355-3977) in Human Resources.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page
NOTICES/REQUESTS
Open Enrollment/Insurance Payroll Deductions on January 12, 2018 Paycheck - Insurance coverage elected during open enrollment was effective on January 1, 2018. Please review your insurance coverages and deductions on your online paystub and contact benefits with any questions or concerns. Even if you made no changes, you may see different deduction amounts for Supplemental Long Term Disability and Optional Life insurance premiums due to salary and age bracket changes.
Contact: Benefits, 355-0960
PEBA Insurance Benefits Guide Booklet - We want to remind you that the PEBA Insurance Benefits Guide is no longer printed and distributed to active insurance subscribers. The 2018 PEBA Insurance Benefits Guide is available for viewing, searching, or downloading by clicking here.
Contact: Benefits, or 355-0960
Form 1095-C - The Affordable Care Act established healthcare reporting requirements for employers and taxpayers, including the 1095-C Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage Form. A FAQ document is available here. The District will mail the form to the employee’s address on record no later than January 31, 2018. Please be aware that this form is for information only and is not required for filing your taxes.
Contact: Benefits, or 355-0960
W-2 Form Availability - Each calendar year, all district employees receive an IRS Form W-2 Wage and Tax statement. Employees have the option of electronic form delivery through GCS Document Self-Service or receiving a printed/mailed W-2 to their address on record.
. To help understand your W-2, please read the 2017 W-2 information document here.
. To elect an online W-2 through GCS Document Self Service process, information is available here.
. If already registered for GCS Document Self Service, your W-2 will be available on or before January 31, 2018 here.
Please note that GCS Document Self-Service gives employees the ability to access their encrypted W-2 securely via the District’s Intranet, is only available from a computer/tablet connected to the District’s network, and is stored on a secure district server. If you are not registered for Document Self Service, your W-2 will be printed and mailed to your address on record no later than January 31, 2018.
Contact: Payroll Call Center, 355-0920, or Payroll.
2018 Summer Science P.L.U.S. Institute - Calling all science teachers! If you haven’t applied yet to attend the 2018 Summer Science P.L.U.S. Institute don’t delay! Maybe you have attended in previous years and would like to attend again? Or, maybe you know a colleague that would benefit from this amazing experience? The deadline to apply is Friday, February 9. Visit here to apply online, see the lineup of classes and find out so much more about this state-funded grant that brings science like none other into your classroom. The application process is simple and the rewards are vast. Our professional development program is ABSOLUTLEY FREE for South Carolina public school science teachers grades 1-12. Click here to access our Educators’ Guide.
A FREE one week course includes:
Free science materials valued at $1,000
Free housing for eligible participants
Innovative and exciting hands –on activities by master teachers (30 hours of instruction)
Recertification hours for all and optional graduate credits available
Teachers of Government Program - Furman University’s Riley Institute announces this summer’s Teachers of Government program. This meets in Washington, D.C. from July 14-July 20th. All application materials are due no later than March 23, 2018. See flier attached.
Contact: Elizabeth S. Smith
Summer Academy 2018, Call for Presenters is Now Open – The GCS Summer Academy needs your expertise to share impactful strategies with educators and support staff across the district. The academy, a learning opportunity for instructional, administrative, and support staff will be held July 23-26, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mauldin High School. Submit your proposal by February 23, 2018. Complete a proposal for presentation at this link -- https://goo.gl/forms/iI6uLPd63MfnveLa2
Contact: Karen Kapp
Sterling School Spanish teacher Liz VanDommelen was randomly selected as the winner of a Staples gift card, courtesy of the GCS Board of Trustees - Her name was drawn from all respondents in a recent teacher survey conducted by the Superintendent and School Board of Trustees. School Board Chairman Dr. Crystal Ball O’Connor, Lisa Wells, and Glenda Morrison-Fair presented the gift card to VanDommelen at her school. The survey sought input from GCS teachers on issues related to classroom environment and teacher effectiveness, satisfaction, and retention. While responses were kept confidential, one respondent was randomly selected to receive a gift card. Thank you to the many teachers that provided input to help us make improvements in the teaching environment.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
Monster Jam Tickets – Employees and your families are invited to purchase prime seats at a special price to see Monster Jam, coming to Bon Secours Wellness Arena January 26-27, 2018. Click HERE to order your tickets. You may also show your ID badge at the box office to receive the special price.
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
Wear a pedometer. New research suggests that routinely wearing a pedometer encourages people to walk about an extra mile each day, lose weight, and lower their blood pressure. Aim for at least 30 minutes of brisk walking and a total of 10,000 steps per day.
Don't focus on dieting. Focus on eating. If you're hungry, you're more likely to overeat, especially in the evening. Instead, of sacrificing all day and gorging later, it's better to eat enough during the day to avoid hunger pangs and uncontrolled eating at night. Eat every four hours or so, and make sure to eat a "second lunch" -- think of it as another meal rather than a snack -- in the mid-afternoon to keep your energy up and make you less hungry in the evening.
CALENDAR
Monday, January 15 Martin Luther King Day (Holiday for Students and 12-Month Employees)
Monday, February 19 President’s Day (Holiday for Students and 12-Month Employees)
2017-18 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish
