The Eagle Eye
A Focus on Well-being
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In this month's edition...
News & Updates
- RetireSmart Retirement Ready Seminar
- BOE Approves Extra Sick Leave Days
- School Telemedicine - Updates
- Teacher of the Year/Support Staff of the Year Nomination Process
Eagle Nation Benefit News
- Summer Insurance Premiums - 9/10/11-month Classified Staff
- Save the Date
- Medical Plan Financial Review
Wellness
- Wellness Challenge - Month 5 - Last chance!
Cheer & Tears, Safety Tip, Wellness, Trivia, and more!
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Check out the trivia questions and
wellness challenge below for a chance to win!
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RetireSmart Retirement Ready
Seminar
MEMORIAL EDUCATION CENTER
April 13, 2022 - 5:30 p.m.
Register at www.psrs-peers.org by March 29
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BOE APPROVES THE ADDITION OF 2 EXTRA SICK DAYS
The Board of Education approved 2 additional sick leave days for all full-time and part-time staff on February 22nd. This time will not be retroactive but will be available to all staff going forward this fiscal year. Any time not used by staff will roll over into each staff member's sick leave balance for next year.
Payroll has accrued these days to all eligible employees and they show up as ADDED Sick Leave based on the number of hours you normally work each day.
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COMING TO JOPLIN SCHOOLS IN 2022!
This is in addition to our current Teledoc program for Joplin Schools' medical plan members. This telemedicine program is offered through Freeman and is available for students and employees during regular school hours.
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Now available at the following locations:
- Memorial Education Center
- McKinley Elementary School
- Soaring Heights Elementary School
- Joplin High School
- Stapleton Elementary School
Coming in March:
To schedule a telemedicine visit, see your School Nurse.
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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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Summer Insurance Premiums
9-10-11 Month
Classified Staff
It's almost that time again. Premiums to cover Summer insurance begin in March.
Your regular insurance premiums (excludes dependent medical) and District paid benefits will be doubled on March 2, 16, April 13, 27, May 11, and 25 to cover the cost of insurance through September 30, 2022.
Don't forget, the Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair is in August each year! The Fair kicks off our Open Enrollment period!
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SAVE THE DATE
Joplin Schools
2022-23 Health and Benefits Fair
August 5, 2022.
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Medical Plan Financial Review
Remember, when we save money today by reducing our costs, we may also save money tomorrow if we avoid increasing premiums or plan design changes!
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HEALTH PLAN BALANCE - JULY 2020 ---------------------------------------------- $5,686,559.58
FY20 PREMIUMS COLLECTED ------------------------------------------------------- $5,988,021.70
FY20 FEES AND CLAIMS PAID -------------------------------------------------------- $6,501,256.53
FY21 PREMIUMS COLLECTED -------------------------------------------------------- $3,371,895.31
FY21 FEES AND CLAIMS PAID -------------------------------------------------------- $3,914,988.17
HEALTH PLAN BALANCE - DECEMBER 2021 ----------------------------------- $4,630,231.89
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July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
(From the Report of the Superintendent to the School Board)
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Premiums Collected
District ------------------------- $3,990,227.16
Employee --------------------- $1,625,781.27
Retiree and Cobra -------------$342,918.38
Interest Earned ------------------ $29,044.89
Total ---------------------------- $5,988,021.70
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Fees and Claims Paid
Admin/Teledoc ----------------- $238,307.45
Insurance Premium ----------- $610,596.92
Health Claims ---------------- $4,393,430.40
Prescription Claims -------- $1,258,921.76
Total ---------------------------- $6,501,256.53
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July 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
(From the Report of the Superintendent to the School Board)
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Premiums Collected
District --------------------------$2,240,280.00
Employee ----------------------- $924,648.74
Retiree and Cobra ------------ $196,781.22
Interest Earned -------------------$10,185.35
Total -----------------------------$3,371,895.31
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Fees and Claims Paid
Admin/Teledoc ----------------- $149,586.21
Insurance Premium ----------- $343,234.21
Health Claims ---------------- $2,324,465.44
Prescription Claims ---------$1,097,702.31
Total ---------------------------- $3,914,988.17
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Mid-year insurance changes
The benefit elections made during open enrollment or as a new hire continues through the following September 30. Mid-year changes are allowed if it meets the plan document or cafeteria plan requirements, and you submit documentation of the qualifying event within 30 days of the event.
Contact Employee Benefits for details!
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Did you move over the summer or during this school year? With tax season just right around the corner, we must have your correct address on file so that you receive your W2 in January.
Please CLICK HERE to verify your address in Tyler Employee Portal.
Your username is your full school email address, and your password is your school ID number. Once logged in, you will see 'Welcome and your name' to the right of the page. Go to 'View Personal and W4 Info' to verify your address, and if your address is incorrect, email the correction to Melissa Smith.
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Free COVID testing provided by Joplin Schools
Contact your School Nurse or Memorial Education Center
Monday - Friday
7:30 - 3:00
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Eagle Spotlight
February 2022
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Sheenah Briggs - Title 1 Paraprofessional
Kelsey Norman Elementary
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Sheenah is an AMAZING, LOVING, FUN, and SELFLESS person who pours her heart into our students at Kelsey Norman. She makes it her mission to make them feel loved, respected, and heard.
Any second she has to spare is spent finding someone in our building she can help. We are all blessed with special treats and notes of encouragement she shares throughout each school year. She really makes it a point to make everyone in our building feel appreciated.
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In addition to being a rockstar in her position as a Title 1 Paraprofessional, Sheenah has organized an after school running club for our students the past several years. Our KN students absolutely LOVE it- so much so that she has a waiting list. Sheenah doesn't just encourage students to stay healthy and active, she talks to them about being leaders who are respectful, kind, have self-control, and support one another. Students are encouraged by Sheenah to be their very best selves, work hard, and find ways to help. |
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Sheenah is an amazing individual. She will jump in and do whatever is needed for any student or any staff in our school without being asked. She is such a fun person to be around and cares so much for others. She always puts others before herself. Kelsey Norman is a great place to work because of Sheenah Briggs. |
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Thanks to our prize pack sponsors: Guaranty Bank, Higdon Florist, J-H Cattle Co. Meat Store, The Candy House, Chick-fil-a, Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change, 24 Hour/Elite 24 Hour Gym, Woody's Wood-fire Pizza, Texas Roadhouse, and Jefferson's Restaurant. |
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Joplin Eagles are on the move!
There are great things being done by Joplin Eagles!
Do you know an Eagle that deserves to be recognized for their extraordinary service to the District? If so, let's spotlight them!
Nominate someone to be recognized HERE!
Selected winners will receive a prize pack valued at over $300!
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Workplace Injury?
IMMEDIATELY REPORT IT!
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2021-22 Wellness Challenge!
Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental outcomes.
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THIS IS THE LAST MONTH OF OUR
5 MONTH CHALLENGE!
This challenge started in November and ends March 31. The focus is on 5 aspects of wellness. Complete a recommended activity from each month's category to be eligible for random drawings for some fantastic prizes!
Don't forget to register each month!
If you complete one activity during the assigned month, you'll be eligible for a monthly random drawing for a themed basket. By completing all 5-months, you'll also be eligible for a random drawing in April for one of these great prizes!
- Apple Watch Series 7 41mm GPS
- Fitbit Versa 2 Smartwatch
- BOSE Soundlink Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- Beats by Dr. Dre-beats flex wireless earphones
- Portable Hammock
- $150 toward Athletic Shoes at The Run Around
- Theragun Prime Handheld Percussive Massage Device
- and more!
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March's Category - Physical Health
Physical fitness is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities. Physical fitness is generally achieved through proper nutrition, moderate-vigorous physical exercise, and sufficient rest along with a formal recovery plan.
"Exercise is the key not only to physical health but to peace of mind" ~ Nelson Mandela
Fitness is not about being better than someone else...
It's about being better than you used to be ~ Live.Better+
Complete one of these new activities, then register for this month's drawing!
- Participate in a walking or running event
- Join a gym
- Commit to at least one hour of physical activity a day
- Get 8 - 10 hours of sleep each night
- Use Teledoc or Telemedicine
- Schedule your wellness check-up
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February's Category - Financial Health
Financial Health is a term used to describe the state of one's personal monetary affairs. There are many dimensions to financial health, including the amount of savings you have, how much you're putting away for retirement, and how much of your income you are spending on fixed or non-discretionary expenses.
“Every time you borrow money, you’re robbing your future self.” –Nathan W. Morris
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February's Winner!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Michelle Steverson
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January's Category - Nutritional Health
Good nutrition is one of the keys to a healthy life. You can improve your health by keeping a balanced diet. You should eat foods that contain vitamins and minerals. This includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and a source of protein. ~ familydoctor.org
A healthy outside starts from the inside. ~ Robert Urich
"I totally regret eating healthy today" - said no-one ever ~ wellnessstockshop
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December's Category - Mental Health
It's up to you today to start making healthy choices. Not choices that are just healthy for your body, but healthy for your mind. ~ author unknown
The smallest act of kindness can make the biggest impact. ~ unk.
Pay it forward - to show appreciation of a good deed one has benefited from by making a kind gesture towards another person.
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November's Category - Family Time (work/life balance)
Life gets busy, and sometimes we forget to set aside time for those we love. Spending meaningful time together is an essential part of our overall wellness.
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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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2021-2022 School Calendar Available
2021-2022 Employee Work Calendars
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Question: What is the date for the next Health and Benefits Fair?
The first 3 employees that email Melissa Smith in Human Resources with the correct answer will win a T-shirt.
HINT - the answer is in this edition of the Eagle Eye!
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Previous editions of The Eagle Eye are archived on our website.
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