The Eagle Eye
A Focus on Well-being
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In this month's edition...
News & Updates
- Crisis Line
- School Telemedicine - Updates
Eagle Nation Benefit News
- Summer Insurance Premiums - 9/10/11-month Classified Staff
- Mental Health Services
- Save the Date
- Medical Plan Financial Review
Wellness
- Wellness Challenge - March Winner!
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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CRISIS LINE - DIAL 988
Starting July 16, 2022, 988 will become the national three-digit dialing code for all mental health, substance abuse, and suicide-related crises. 988 calls will be routed to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline centers in each state, transitioning from the current Lifeline number, 1-800-273-8255.
When someone calls, chats, or texts 988, they can expect to be connected to a crisis specialist who is trained and prepared to deliver support to anyone experiencing a mental health, substance use, or suicide crisis. The intervention may include assessment, triage, stabilization, referral, and potentially follow-up for individuals at high risk for suicide and/or poor mental health outcomes. If a higher level of care is needed, the crisis specialist will work with the caller and other supports to connect them to a mobile crisis response team to respond to the person in the community where they are.
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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
- South Middle School
- Kelsey Norman Elementary School
- Eastmorland Elementary School
- Royal Heights Elementary
- Jefferson Elementary School
- North Middle School
- Cecil Floyd Elementary School
The following locations will receive equipment in April:
- West Central Elementary
- Columbia Elementary
- Joplin Early Childhood
Irving will be ready by May 2, 2022. When Dover opens, the equipment from West Central will be moved to Dover and the equipment at Columbia will be moved to Roi S. Woods.
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 that time again. Premiums to cover summer insurance began 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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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Did you know that MENTAL HEALTH office visits are covered the same as your primary care medical visits with the District's UMR Health plan?
Base Medical - $30 Copay per office visit
Buy-up Medical - $25 Copay per office visit
HSA Medical - Paid 80% by the plan after deductible
NEED HELP?
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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 -------------------------------------------------------- $3,877,104.04
FY21 FEES AND CLAIMS PAID -------------------------------------------------------- $4,353,142.39
HEALTH PLAN BALANCE - FEBRUARY 2022 ------------------------------------- $4,697,286.40
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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 - February 28, 2022
(From the Report of the Superintendent to the School Board)
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Premiums Collected
District --------------------------$2,580,410.00
Employee --------------------- $1,061,209.00
Retiree and Cobra ------------ $223,845.12
Interest Earned -------------------$11,639.92
Total -----------------------------$3,877,104.04
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Fees and Claims Paid
Admin/Teledoc ----------------- $178,402.22
Insurance Premium ----------- $389,414.33
Health Claims ---------------- $2,501,760.39
Prescription Claims ---------$1,283,565.45
Total ---------------------------- $4,353,142.39
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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! 417-625-5200 ext. 2001
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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
April 2022
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Deanna Hunter, Social Worker
Duenweg Education Center
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Deanna goes above and beyond DAILY here at the Duenweg Education Center. When there is a crisis situation, Deanna steps in without hesitation and helps de-escalate students and go through all of the steps necessary to help keep things moving effectively throughout the entire building. Her kindness and care for her students and fellow coworkers helps make this a better place and we appreciate her! |
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Deanna works tirelessly with students and their families to help meet their educational, health, and physical needs. She is kind, and compassionate, and provides much needed comic relief when the need arises. |
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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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CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE
WHO COMPLETED THIS 5-MONTH CHALLENGE!
This challenge ran from November to March 31. The focus was on 5 aspects of wellness.
- Family Time
- Nutrition
- Mental Health
- Financial Health
- Physical Health
Everyone who completed one activity from each month was included in this random drawing! And the winners are:
- 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+
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March's Winner
TAMICA PAUL
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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: How are mental health office visits covered under the District's health insurance plan?
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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