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December 20, 2018
In This Issue
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. 
Winter Break is Almost Here!
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable winter break! The Republic School District will be closed for Winter Break on December 24-January 1. In addition, students will not attend school on Wednesday, January 2 for a teacher work day. The second semester will begin on Thursday, January 3. 
Annual Giving Campaign...Rollover!
We are proud to offer the opportunity for our employees to give back to local philanthropic organizations. Through a one-time (deducted each January) or monthly payroll deduction employees can donate any amount to the Republic Community Foundation or to Care to Learn Republic.

Republic Care to Learn addresses health, hunger and hygiene needs for OUR Republic students! All funds go to support REPUBLIC students! 

Republic Community Foundation  seeks to promote community betterment for Republic and its citizens through philanthropy, collaboration and a giving spirit. This foundation awards numerous grants to local philanthropic organizations including to Republic teachers. http://cfozarks.org/republic/

If you are a current participant, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMPLETE A NEW FORM THIS YEAR. Your donation amount and frequency will be rolled over from last year.

So, if you were a one-time donor, the same amount you asked be deducted in January 2018 will be taken out of your January 2019 pay check. And if you are currently a monthly donor, the amount that currently comes out of your pay check will continue coming out for 2019. If you want to continue your 2018 donation amounts, NO FURTHER ACTION IS NEEDED.

To review your current donation amount, log in to SISFin (requisition portal) and look up your pay stub from January 2018 (for one-time donors) or from any other month if you are a monthly donor. The password to download your pay stubs is the last four digits of your SSN.

If you'd like to change or cancel the frequency or dollar amount you donate, please contact Missy Lester at milissa.lester@republicschools.org by December 20.

If you are currently NOT SIGNED UP TO DONATE and would like to do so, follow the link below and complete the form. Deductions will begin in January 2018.

LINK TO SIGN UP FOR NEW DONORS:
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Early Retirement or Resignation Notification Incentive, $1,000 Deadline January 7
In order to secure the best possible candidate pool, the Board of Education is offering an  early retirement or  resignation incentive of $1,000 to any certificated professional staff member who submits retirement or  resignation notification by the end of the day January 7. The  resignation or retirement must be effective for next school year.

This incentive is included in Board of Education policy  GCPB, and will be available annually although the monetary amount is subject to change.
Bus Drivers & Substitutes Needed

Help the district find outstanding new drivers and earn some extra cash!
For any individuals current employees refer to the district who are hired for a bus driving position, complete their first 90 days of employment and submit THIS FORM with their application at the time they apply, YOU as the referral will receive $100!
Cooperative Advanced Degrees
Republic School District is excited to partner with local universities to provide specific benefits to Republic educators interested in seeking advanced degrees. Sign up to begin next semester!
District Events
Upcoming Dates
December 20: Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at Central Office
December 21: End of First Semester
December 24-January 1: Winter Break
January 2: No school for students, Teacher Work Day
January 3: Second semester begins
January 4: K-12 Grade Cards Distributed
January 18: RHS End of Progress 7
January 21: No school for MLK Day OR 1st Snow Make-Up Day
January 25: RHS Progress 7 Reports Distributed

**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 josey.mcphail@republicschools.org or call extension 6008.
  
Sincerely,
  
Josey McPhail
Republic School District