Benefits Open Enrollment is April 22-May 10. All benefits-eligible employees are able to enroll in or waive benefits. This year is a passive enrollment. If you do not take action, most of your benefit elections from the last plan year will roll over into the new plan year. If you have an HSA or FSA, you must take action and re-enroll to continue your plan. 

Review your options now to take advantage of all your benefits. The most up-to-date, accurate information on medical options, supplemental benefits and so much more can be found on the Benefits page on The Commons.

DPS strives to provide affordable benefits. By contributing over $54.8 million each year, we cover about 76% of the total cost of benefits for employees.  

DPS offers two types of insurance plans through United Health Care, MotivHealth and Kaiser Permanente. Consumer Driven Health Plans (CDHPs) and HMO Plans offer 100% covered preventive care. CDHPs may be ideal plans for those who expect lower annual medical costs as the premiums are less expensive. HMO plans might be a better fit for those with higher annual costs. 

We are here to support you in making important decisions around your health. DPS offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. From medical to dental insurance, employee discounts, child care support, life insurance and retirement -- DPS has you covered.

HealthEquity (our FSA/HSA provider) has seen an uptick in phishing emails targeting their customers and luring them into sharing their passwords. The threat actors have created fake websites impersonating HealthEquity to capture the victim's login credentials. If you think you may have been a victim, reach out to HealthEquity at 866-346-5800.

Be vigilant of suspicious emails from your banks and other institutions that use fake urgency or ask for personal information. If you are suspicious of an email, submit it to DoTS InfoSecurity with the PhishAlarm button on the right side of your dpsk12 Gmail page.

Do you want to participate in the selection process for the Night of Honor awards? Sign up by tomorrow, March 15 to help select this year's winners! We will need the help of 20-25 team members from across the district to narrow down nominations, so sign up today! Please note that only those who are selected to be part of the review group will be invited to the Night of Honor event. 

If you have nominated someone for the Leadership Lamp award or a team for the Excellence in Team award, you will not be able to join the review committee. Questions? Email our_dpsvalues@dpsk12.org.

Tomorrow is the last day to nominate an individual or team for a Night of Honor award. If you work with a person or team who inspires you, please take this opportunity to celebrate and recognize them.

Questions? Email Our_DPSValues@dpsk12.org.

Last week, we asked which film you thought would take home the Oscar for 'Best Picture.' Thank you to all 300 responses and congratulations to those who correctly guessed "Oppenheimer" as the winner! Check out how DPS guessed below.

Spring break is so close we can almost taste it! How will you be celebrating your free time over break? Answer the poll below and check back in our next newsletter for the results!

We are excited to announce a scholarship opportunity for leaders and educators committed to making a significant impact in the realm of education. In our continuous effort to support professional growth and leadership development, we are offering scholarships to attend the upcoming conference organized by the Colorado Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (CO-ALAS). The conference is scheduled for April 13. 

The scholarship will cover the full cost of conference registration, providing recipients with the chance to learn from renowned speakers, participate in workshops and network with fellow professionals dedicated to educational excellence and equity. All interested applicants must submit their applications by April 8.

The district Belong Groups were relaunched in February. We invite you to check them out in our March flyer! We are always welcoming new members and are currently looking for those interested in co-leading our Educators with Disabilities group, Citizens of the World group or Beyond Parenting group. Questions? Reach out to dps_belong@dpsk12.org.

Join the Employee Wellness Department in celebrating National Nutrition Month.

Collaboration, Equity, Fun

"Jessica displayed excellence in Collaboration, Equity and Fun in planning and facilitating Traylor's family math night. First, Jessica showed school and district collaboration with the math department, PEBC, and our school staff in order to have the event run smoothly. Next, she showed a dedication to equity by providing Spanish and Vietnamese translators for families during the presentation. She also gathered donations on her own time of math materials, board games and card games for students and families to take home. Lastly, she brought the fun by hosting make-and-take sessions where families and school staff created and played games together to increase math skills and fluency. It was an incredibly well-attended event, and feedback surveys show parents wanting another one! Way to go, Jessica!"

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