The Eagle Eye
A Focus on Well-being
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Allison Pitman Named Regional Teacher of the Year
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced the 2021 Missouri Regional Teachers of the Year. Joplin School is pleased to announce that Southwest Center for Educational Excellence selected Allison Pittman, mathematics at South Middle School as one of the Regional Teachers of the Year for our region. Allison is now under consideration to be named the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year. Congratulations Allison!
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August 7, 2020
- Health and Benefits Fair
- Open Enrollment Begins
August 13 - 14
August 17 - 21
August 24, 2020
August 27, 2020
*bi-weekly staff see Bi-Weekly Payroll Deduction Changes under "What's New".
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IT'S HERE!
The Eagle Eye: A Focus on Well-being is now archived!
Catch up on what you missed! Go to joplinschools.org > Staff Tab> scroll down to Human Resources and click on The Eagle Eye icon!
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Hello Eagle Nation!
Want a free goody bag with lots of cool free stuff inside? Then don't miss the fifth annual Joplin Schools Health and Benefits Fair! Did I mention that it is FREE?
In order to ensure the safety of our staff, we have made some changes to the fair that you will need to know if you are planning to attend.
The fair will only be open to our employees and their spouses this year. The vendor booths will be limited to the hospitals with health screenings and our major sponsors. We are asking everyone to sign up in advance for your FREE health screenings for employees and their spouse). If your spouse will be attending, please make sure to sign them up for a separate appointment time from yours. Here is the link to sign up for your appointment time. Choose the tab at the bottom for the hospital that you wish to use.
For best results, food or drink (except water) should be avoided for 8 hours prior to testing. Drink plenty of water and continue taking routine medications.
We will be limiting the number of people in the facility at all times to allow for social distancing and a safe and fun health fair experience.
You and your spouse will be able to take advantage of the free health screenings plus additional screenings (fees apply), enroll for your health benefits, and visit the sponsor booths.
The fair will be at the High School in the auxiliary gyms again this year on August 7, from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. Please enter through the doors on the south side of the gyms (FTC parking lot side). Those who wish to use Mercy Hospital screening services should enter through the southwest door and those who wish to use Freeman Health System screening services should enter through the southeast door.
Volunteers will be at those doors to check you in and take your temperature before you enter the facility. Please bring your own face mask as those will be required for entry and remember to stay 6 feet away from everyone else.
Please email me with any questions.
Thank you!
Dorothy Alsenz
Thanks to our sponsors for their support of our Health Fair!
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Eagle Nation Benefit News |
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Hey, Eagle Nation!
Do you want to learn more about your benefits and ways to save money? Keep an Eagle Eye out each month as we focus on your health and financial well-being. Watch for money saving tips and other information you need to know!
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2020 - 21 Benefit Changes
Health Care Plan - For the third year our premiums and plan design options will not change!
UMR will remain our Third Party Administer for the Health Plan using the United Health Care Choice Plus Network. Both Freeman and Mercy Health Systems are in-network.
The Prescription Drug benefits will be moving to OptumRx. Please watch your mail for important information regarding the changes.
Dental and Vision Plans - These plans will continue to be offered through MetLife. Premiums will DECREASE by 5%.
Life Insurance Plan - Pay ATTENTION! Life insurance will offer a Guaranteed Issue (No Health Questions Required!) period for the October 1, 2020 Open Enrollment Only. If you have been denied in the past or need additional life insurance, NOW IS THE TIME! The Guaranteed Issue includes:
- Current employees may elect $50,000 in new coverage or increase their coverage by $50,000 up to $300,000 without evidence of insurability (EOI).
- You may enroll your spouse in $10,000 in new coverage or increase their coverage by $10,000 up to $50,000 without evidence of insurability (EOI).
- You may enroll a child or children in $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000 without EOI. ($20,000 of life insurance is only $4.00 per month, regardless of how many children you may have.)
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BI-WEEKLY PAYROLL DEDUCTION CHANGES
October's insurance premiums will be deducted from the September 16th and 30th checks.
9/10/11-MONTH BI-WEEKLY PAID STAFF
- Summer premiums for employee medical, employee/child/family life or voluntary benefit deductions are taken in March, April, and May.
- In March, 2 months’ premiums are deducted to cover April and May.
- In April, 2 months’ premiums are deducted to cover June and July.
- In May, 2 months’ premiums are deducted to cover August and September.
- Child, spouse, or family medical premium, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, union dues, and child care will be divided over each check September 16th through May 26th.
- Example: Base plan for coverage beginning October 1 - total child premium minus total employee premium, $725 - $465 = $260 x 12 months = $3,120 divided by 19 checks = $164.21 each check.
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MEDICAL PLAN FACTS
July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
(Report of the Superintendent to the School Board)
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Premiums Collected
District ------------------ $3,925,836.00
Employee -------------- $1,558,703.00
Retiree and Cobra ----- $378,643.80
Interest Earned --------- $120,750.75
Total --------------------- $5,983,933.55
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Fees and Claims Paid
Admin/Teledoc ---------- $206,694.78
Insurance Premium ---- $369,179.34
Health Claims --------- $3,817,839.28
Prescription Claims - $1,338,068.96
Total --------------------- $5,731,782.36
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MEDICAL PLAN FACTS
July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
(Report of the Superintendent to the School Board)
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Premiums Collected
District ------------------- $3,896,640.00 Employee --------------- $1,531,130.87
Retiree and Cobra ------ $322,346.13
Interest Earned -----------$113,455.94
Total ---------------------- $5,863,572.94
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Fees and Claims Paid
Admin/Teledoc ----------- $257,032.62
Insurance Premium ----- $467,560.69
Health Claims ---------- $3,541,651.60
Prescription Claims ----$1,565,906.72
Total ---------------------- $5,686,559.58
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Welcome to the Eagle Family |
Please join us in welcoming our newest employees to the Eagle Family!
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You may have noticed that this year's mandatory Essential Training through SafeSchools has been assigned and is ready for you to work through. You may recall that you have only a username for SafeSchools, and that is simply your name, all lowercase with no spaces (ie. johndoe).
Salaried Staff: you may begin working on this and complete when you can.
Hourly Support Staff: this must be done on the clock. Please check with your supervisor about scheduling a time for you to complete this, if it hasn't already been done as a department.
Please note, the deadline to complete this is September 18th.
You will receive a weekly email reminder from SafeSchools until your training is complete.
Please reach out to HR with any questions.
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Access our District Calendar on our website or by clicking here for the Google calendar. Stay up to date with district events.
Don't see a district-wide event on here? Email justincrawford@joplinschools.org to get it added. Thanks for helping us help you know about district happenings.
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2020-2021 UPDATED School Calendar Now Available
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As we plan for re-entry this month a new normal requires new habits and some creative thinking about your well-being. Many now need to take care of young and old family members, may be feeling stuck or isolated, are separated from loved ones, and have reduced options for regular physical exercise and social activities, we must think differently and creatively about ways to stay healthy. Here are some tips:
- Keep things in perspective.
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Get the facts.
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Communicate with your children.
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Remember basic well-being practices.
- Maintain work/life balance.
- Stay in regular contact with friends/family, and use technology creatively to do this.
- Practice mindfulness.
- Regulate your news media monitoring, especially TV news. Read articles, instead.
- A good antidote to adversity is kindness and compassion.
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"Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages." - George Washington
So why were Washington and his bedraggled Continental Army trying to cross an ice-choked Delaware River on a cold winter's night when we know it would have been easier to just remain on the bank?
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Employee Discounts
Don't forget to use Employee Discounts while shopping locally - you can find those here:
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DID YOU MISS IT?
No worries!
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The Eagle Eye: A Focus on Well-being is a monthly e-newsletter where you will find news, updates, reminders, wellness challenges, celebrations, etc. from the human resources department! The e-newsletter will be shared during the last week of each month. Thanks for viewing!
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