Team DPS Weekly: Updated Cost-of-Living Toolkit

Students at Trevista in Northwest Denver.

Nov. 14, 2019

Helping Make Denver More Affordable with Updated Cost-of-Living Toolkit

It's no secret that Denver is a great place to live -- but with that, we also know the cost of living here continues to grow. As support for the Whole Educator, we want to make sure team members who are looking for a new place to live in the Denver area have the resources they need.

Check out the updated Cost-of-Living Toolkit with information on local housing, child care, public transportation and so much more! The toolkit also includes area neighborhood information -- all aimed at helping you find the right neighborhood for you and your family.

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"Would You Rather...?" Results

In the spirit of our Shared Core Value of Fun, last week we asked Team DPS what they would rather do. Here are the results:

Top 5 Callout: What Are You Grateful For?

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is a great time to reflect on what you are grateful for. Fill out this form to share what makes you thankful this year (and pictures are welcomed!) and you'll be entered to win a prize.

What Are You Grateful For?

Reminder: Upgrade Your Computer to Windows 10

If you or anyone on your team has a computer that hasn’t been upgraded to Windows 10, it must be upgraded by the end of December or it may be removed from the DPS network due to potential security concerns.

Aren't sure whether you’ve already been upgraded to Windows 10? A quick way to tell is by looking at the Windows button at the bottom-left of your screen. If it looks like the image to the right, you are still on Windows 7 and will need an upgrade. You can do this two ways:

Submit an incident at https://dotshelp.dpsk12.org indicating you need a Windows 10 upgrade.
Use the Walk-In Service and stop by the DoTS concierge desk on the 7th floor of the Emily Griffith Campus for first-come, first-serve support.

Access a Roll-Over, Loan or Hardship Withdrawal from your 403(b) Account

DPS is excited to bring back Retirement Manager -- a convenient, secure, web-based portal where team members can access and manage their 403(b) or 457(b) retirement plan accounts anytime, anywhere.

If you have a need to borrow or withdraw from your 403(b) or 457(b), you will now need a Retirement Manager certificate instead of an employer signature. Use the Retirement Manager site for certificates for loans, hardship withdrawals, roll-overs or distributions. You can also view your account balances, read educational articles and use financial calculators to stay on track for retirement.

Access Retirement Manager here or contact the Retirement Manager Support Line directly at 866-294-7950.

Win Broncos Tickets with I Give for Team DPS

Employee Giving Campaign

Join I Give for Team DPS by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, and you'll be eligible to win four tickets to watch the Broncos take on the Raiders on Dec. 29! You'll have prime viewing from the 50-yard line on the lower level of Empower Field at Mile High. Sign up at dpsfoundation.org/dpsemployees .

*No contribution necessary to qualify for weekly prizes.

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Living Our DPS Honoree

Gia DeSelm

Senior Team Lead, Munroe Elementary

Equity

“Gia DeSelm lives our Shared Core Value of Equity every day at Munroe. She celebrates diversity and differences while interacting with students and staff. As an interventionist, Gia supports students in breaking down barriers to get them to grade level. As a senior team lead, she is consistently providing resources and supports for teachers and students. Gia visits her classrooms on a regular basis and has built great relationships with all the students. Gia fosters a more equitable future for all our kids through her hard word and dedication each day.”

-- Arielle Walker , Munroe Elementary

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