The Eagle Eye
A Focus on Well-being
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All personal leave requests must be made before May 1 and may be denied if adequate substitutes are not available. The month of May can be a difficult time to find substitute coverage, so please provide as much notice as possible.
Don't forget that unused personal time rolls over to sick time!
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Tax season is the perfect opportunity for employees to check their pay stubs in the Tyler Employee Portal to ensure enough is being withheld for federal and state taxes. If you would like to make an adjustment, you will need to complete a new W-4 form through TalentEd. Contact Melissa Smith in HR if you have trouble accessing pay stubs.
If you have not completed a new W-4 form in the last six months, the form is considerably different from prior versions. Please read the instructions on the new form carefully and discuss with your tax advisor.
If you do complete a new W-4 form, be sure to check your next pay stub to confirm the amount withheld is what you expected. The tax tables for a new W-4 form and the old version of the W-4 form are extremely different. If the withholding is not what you expected, please contact Tracy Boyd (certified & salaried staff) or Cheryl Wangler (classified staff) to discuss another new W-4 form.
W-4 forms (both Federal and State) are accessible in the Available Forms section of TalentEd Records.
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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, and 11 MONTH CLASSIFIED STAFF ONLY
MARCH 17 & 31 - 2 PREMIUMS
APRIL 14 & 28 - 2 PREMIUMS
MAY 12 & 26 - 2 PREMIUMS
(does not apply to certified teachers or salaried support staff)
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9, 10, and 11 MONTH
CLASSIFIED STAFF ONLY
The Child, Spouse, or Family Medical Premium deduction for March 3, 2021, is moved to June 9, 2021.
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Have you recently moved and need to update your address with your insurance?
HR can help! All you need to do is to change your address with Human Resources and we'll do the rest!
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WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO CHOOSE
THE RIGHT HEALTH CARE SETTING?
Where you go for medical services can make a big difference in how much you pay and how long you wait to see a health care provider. It also may make a difference in the premium you pay. When you choose a higher-cost option, like the emergency room, it increases your cost and the health plan's cost, ultimately affecting premiums, plan design, or both. Also, your wait time is longer because the ER will see emergency patients first.
Between October 1, 2020, and February 28, 2021, 15% of all ER visits were non-emergent. Click here to learn where to go when it's not an emergency.
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YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE
Insurance, it's like a whole new language. You have deductibles, copays, out-of-pocket! What does it all mean? Why does it matter?
Confused?
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Advantages to members:
- Lifetime monthly retirement benefits
- Your contributions and interest are always returned to you or your beneficiary(ies)
- Vesting with five years of service
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Disability benefits if you qualify
- Various benefit plans allowing you to provide financial protection for your beneficiary(ies)
- Cost-of-living adjustments on your retirement benefits
Click below to learn more.
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MEDICAL PLAN FACTS
July 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
(Report of the Superintendent to the School Board)
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Premiums Collected
District ------------------------- $2,534,875.00
Employee --------------------- $1,061,145.38
Retiree and Cobra -------------$230,245.65
Interest Earned ------------------ $22,849.76
Total ----------------------------$3,849,115.79
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Fees and Claims Paid
Admin/Teledoc ----------------- $149,368.67
Insurance Premium ----------- $394,426.39
Health Claims --------------- $3,007,964.18 Prescription Claims ----------- $857,859.61
Total ---------------------------- $4,409,617.85
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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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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, we will spotlight them!
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Nominate someone to be recognized HERE!
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David Welling, age 64, Joplin, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at Freeman West of Joplin. David was born September 18, 1956, in Wichita, Kansas son of the late Vernon Samuel Welling and Vera Angel (Gascon) Welling. He grew up in Topeka, Kansas, and graduated from Hayden High School. He then attended Pittsburg State Teacher’s College (now Pittsburg State University) where he received his bachelor’s degree in education. He worked for the Joplin RVIII School District at Joplin High School for 38 years teaching science classes. He also enjoyed spending time during summer school at Missouri Southern State University helping with Upward Bound.
David had a servant’s heart for helping his students. He was very willing to start early or stay late to help any way he could. He not only taught his students the assigned work but was known for his out-of-the-box thinking when it came to teaching them life lessons. He enjoyed helping his students learn more than just their assignments. He was not as concerned for accolades from others as he was knowing he was doing the right thing. He also had a unique sense of humor, like the bathroom ticket for using the restroom.
He was always there for family also, he loved his children, and was always there for them whether they needed a coach, help with schoolwork or some encouragement during a difficult time. He loved spending time with his wife, kids, and especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by many in this community and the school.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Marilyn (Bagby) Welling; daughter, Mandy Kroupa (Daniel) of Columbus, Georgia; sons, Levi Welling (Mary Lou) of Yulee, Florida and Gabe Welling (Ellen) of Joplin; grandchildren, Macey Kroupa, Danaleigh Kroupa, Archie Welling, Arthur Welling, Wally Welling, and Theo Welling on the way; brother, Vernon Welling, II of Kansas City, Missouri and Tim Welling of Meridian, Missouri; sisters, Alice of Wellington, Kansas and Teresa Morris (Rob) of Claremore, Oklahoma; several nieces and nephews.
According to the wishes of David, no formal services are planned at this time.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the family to help with final expenses. Please send these to Parker Mortuary, 1502 S. Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO 64804, and made out to the family
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Remembering Virginia Stark |
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Virginia Mae Stark, age 81, Joplin, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at her home after a fight with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
Virginia was born May 5, 1939, in Salina, Oklahoma, daughter of the late Fred B. Rush and Genevieve G. (Ingersoll) Rush. She graduated from Joplin High School in 1957 and went to work for the high school Principal Greer while attending college where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Education. She taught high school business classes and then earned a master’s degree in Secondary Education. She was active in the Joplin NEA while teaching. After retiring she taught at Crowder College for an additional 11 years in business and computer classes.
She has maintained contact with friends and members of the class of 57 and their reunion activities. She enjoyed the monthly outings with the 57 Lunch Bunch. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and sewing. She enjoyed traveling and always looked forward to going to the beach in Florida metal detecting and looking for seashells. She enjoyed remodeling skills to fix up houses, working side by side with her husband. She was a proud member of the Quapaw Intertribal Gourd Dancers Auxiliary and enjoyed dancing at area powwows. Her Indian friends meant a great deal to her. She made it a point to keep in contact with her family and extended relatives.
Many did not know that she suffered from a genetic form of COPD. It’s called Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency which caused her to suffer from respiratory problems later in life. It was not unusual for her to fight off pneumonia several times a year.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Robert Stark; and her little dog, Abby.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary with no services scheduled at this time.
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Workplace Injury?
Here's what you need to know.
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APRIL IS NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS MONTH
Breaking the connection requires learning to deal with stress and managing unhealthy habits. These five simple tips can help you do just that.
- Stay positive. Laughter has been found to lower levels of stress hormones, reduce inflammation in the arteries, and increase “good” HDL cholesterol.
- Meditate. This practice of inward-focused thought and deep breathing has been shown to reduce heart disease risk factors such as high blood pressure. Meditation’s close relatives, yoga and prayer, can also relax the mind and body.
- Exercise. Every time you are physically active, whether you take a walk or play tennis, your body releases mood-boosting chemicals called endorphins. Exercising not only melts away stress, it also protects against heart disease by lowering your blood pressure, strengthening your heart muscle, and helping you maintain a healthy weight.
- Unplug. It’s impossible to escape stress when it follows you everywhere. Cut the cord. Avoid emails and TV news. Take time each day — even if it’s for just 10 or 15 minutes — to escape from the world.
- Find ways to take the edge off your stress. Simple things, like a warm bath, listening to music, or spending time on a favorite hobby, can give you a much-needed break from the stressors in your life.
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Stress Management
This time of year can be very stressful in the education world. It's the season of student assessments, parent-teacher conferences, and performance evaluations, all of which can be very taxing stressful! Understanding stress and its effects on you is important.
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SafeSchools has a Stress Management course that will help you understand, manage, and stay ahead of stress.
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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 School Calendar Available
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Question: When is the deadline to submit personal days for this school year?
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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