The Eagle Eye
A Focus on Well-being
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In this month's edition...
News & Updates
- Teacher & Administrator Certification Info
- Vaccine Incentive Winners
- Flu Shot sign-up
- New Wellness Initiatives
Eagle Nation Benefit News
- It's Your Money - Medical Plan Financial Review
- Medical Cards Information
- Annual Dental Benefit Reminder
- Flexible Spending Account
Cheer & Tears, Safety Tip, Wellness, Trivia, and more!
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Please look for the trivia questions below to win prizes! |
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CERTIFICATION
Teachers and Administrators - is your certification current?
Please check the status of your certification RIGHT HERE.
Review DESE's website for certification processes RIGHT HERE.
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COVID Vaccine Incentive
Employees who provided proof of completing their COVID vaccine receive a $25 incentive on a separate check on Monday. These employees were then entered into a drawing for (4) $2,500 cash incentives.
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And the winners are...
- Kate McDonald
- Scott Hasty
- Leann Cummins
- Jim Hounschell
Congratulations to our winners!
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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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It's Your Money
Medical Plan Financial Review
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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 -------------------------------------------------------- $6,501,256.53
FY21 PREMIUMS COLLECTED --------------------------------------------------------$ 832,592.74
FY21 FEES AND CLAIMS PAID -------------------------------------------------------- $1,644,297.95
HEALTH PLAN BALANCE - AUGUST 2021 ----------------------------------------- $4,361,619.54
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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 - August 31, 2021
(From the Report of the Superintendent to the School Board)
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Premiums Collected
District ---------------------------- $537,600.00 Employee ----------------------- $235,148.94
Retiree and Cobra -------------- $56,716.80
Interest Earned -------------------- $3,127.00
Total ------------------------------ $832,592.74
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Fees and Claims Paid
Admin/Teledoc ------------------- $46,132.82
Insurance Premium ----------- $106,979.17
Health Claims ---------------- $1,111,626.16
Prescription Claims ------------$379,559.80
Total ---------------------------- $1,644,297.95
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JS Medical Insurance Participants Only-I find the Medical Plan Financial Review information...
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Boring/I don't care or pay attention to it
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Insurance Cards
Medical Insurance cards were mailed on September 21st. Watch for a plain white envelope with our card inside. If you did not make changes to your medical plan or newly enroll, you will not receive a new card.
Dental & Vision - There are no cards for dental or vision. Let your provider know it's MetLife through Joplin Schools, and they'll check your benefits online.
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MetLife Dental - Annual Maximum Benefit
As a reminder, our dental plan year is based on a calendar year. Your Annual Maximum Benefit starts over January 1. If you changed plans during Open Enrollment, then on October 1, you will have the new plan design but only the difference in the Annual Maximum Benefit through December 31.
Example: Newly enrolled in the Buy-up Plan with an Annual Benefit of $1,500, but used the full $500 annual benefit on the Base Plan. You will only have $1,000 to use between October 1 and December 31 ($1,500 - $500). On January 1, the new plan year starts and you will have an additional $1,500 Annual Maximum Benefit.
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2020-21 Medical Flex Account |
Time is running out! The 2020-21 Flex year grace period extends to December 15, 2021. All claims must be submitted or validated by December 31, 2021.
USE IT; DON'T LOSE IT!
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Brandon Jamaal Pate
Brandon Jamaal Pate, 45, a SPED Paraprofessional, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.
A celebration of life was held at Riverton High School fieldhouse. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin.
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Joplin Eagles are on the move!
There are great things being done by Joplin Eagles!
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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!
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HR DEPARTMENT UPDATE
There have been a couple changes to the HR Team recently, so we wanted to provide a quick update:
Alyce Brown - Administrative Assistant for Classified Staff
Melissa Smith - Administrative Assistant for Certified Staff & Benefits
Erin Parrigon - Administrative Assistant for HR & Substitutes
Becki England - Benefits Coordinator
Matt Arnold - Manager of Human Resources
Justin Crawford - Director of Educational Support/HR
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New Wellness Initiatives!
The Joplin Schools Cookbook!
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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
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Question: The District provides the Base Dental plan for all full-time employees at no cost. When does the annual benefit start over?
The first 3 employees that email Melissa Smith in Human Resources with the correct answer will win a T-shirt.
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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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