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February 21, 2019
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Preparing Each Student for a Successful Future

As a reminder, the Staff Communicator will be distributed each Thursday that we are in session, and two summer issues are also distributed. Archived copies can be found on the "Communications Department" web page. 
Innovation Summit Proposals
GOCSD is now accepting proposals for the Innovation Summit 2019 taking place May 28-29 at the Branson Convention Center on the Landing. Choose from the three formats listed below and submit your proposal by February 28th. You are welcome to submit multiple proposals on different topics. All proposals will be evaluated by the committee using our scoring guide. Presenters will be notified by the end of March. See our Proposal Writing Tips to get started. This is a great opportunity to represent your District and share your innovative and powerful strategies, programs and practices.

3 Formats
Click the title for more details including access to the proposal submission form.

Breakout: These 45 minute sessions are a combination of a lecture, featuring audience participation and interaction with the presenter and/or hands-on activities. They may include multiple presenters.

RoundTable Discussion: This is a small group of participants with a facilitator, gathering in an informal setting for an in-depth discussions on a particular topic for 1 hour.

Innovative Showcase: These sessions are demonstration-style, delivered in an open, multi-booth environment that enables presenters to engage their audience in more intimate one-on-one and small-group conversations. Innovative Showcases may include multiple presenters, who must be from a current GOCSD District. The Innovative Showcase area will be open to visitors for 1 hour.


Contact Michelle Brenner, [email protected], or Janetta Garton, [email protected], with your questions.
$500 Grant Available for Advanced Degree Seekers
The Republic Area Retired School Personnel Association will be awarding a $500 grant to active teachers who are pursuing advanced degrees to further their teaching career. The deadline to apply is April 8 with the award given by May 6. Questions can be directed to Barbara Self at [email protected]

News from HR Regarding 1095 C Forms
The 1095 C form provides information regarding insurance coverage through Republic Schools for filing tax returns. 

               1095 C forms are now available online

                                  Directions to print form
  • Log on to  benefitsolver
  • From home screen select Personal Documents
  • Select 1095 C Employee Statement 2018
  • Print 

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires organizations to file an informational return with the IRS about the offer of health coverage made to you, your spouse, and dependent children (if any).

Please use the 1095 statement for informational purposes when filing your taxes.

You will not be issued a form if you did not qualify to be offered insurance coverage through Republic Schools.

Save the Date: Preschool Enrollment
Preschool enrollment for the 2019-20 school year will be on Saturday, March 23th starting at 8:30 a.m. We are working on finalizing options and will post that information as soon as we can!

FREE Employee Fitness Classes Coming Soon!
In partnership with Cox Health Fitness, we are excited to announce the following FREE group fitness classes available to all district employees
beginning March 19! To participate, simply show up with the appropriate workout attire on, and a yoga mat if you're going to join that class. No registration required.   
Tuesdays: Cardio/Group Strength in the RHS mezzanine area at 5:45 a.m.
Wednesdays: Yoga in the Sweeny Elementary gym at 4:15 p.m.
Thursdays: Cardio/Group Strength in the RMS weight room at 3:15 p.m.

Contact [email protected] with questions. 
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Upcoming Dates
March 8: K- 12 Grade Cards Distributed
March 11-15: Spring Break

**Every Friday during the regular school year students are dismissed one hour early for teacher collaboration time. Visit https://www.republicschools.org/fridayearlyrelease for details.** 

 
For additional dates, please view the website calendar HERE         
For questions or comments please contact [email protected] or call extension 6008.
  
Sincerely,
  
Josey McPhail
Republic School District