Orange County HR October 2016

October 2016 OCS Principal of the Year 2016-2017 Issue 2 Volume 1 Kiley Brown Principal, Efland-Cheeks Global Elementary SchoolGovernor Pat McCory has announced that October 2016 shall be North Carolina PrincipalsMonth. He has declared this as a time to celebrate principals and the daily contributionsthey make to their students. Our principals play an essential role in leading our schools andcreating an atmosphere for student success.During this month Orange County schools not only wants to recognize all principals but alsotake time to publicly announce our District Principal of the Year! This year’s Orange CountyPrincipal of the Year is Kiley Brown, principal at Efland-Cheeks Global ElementarySchool. Ms. Brown has been principal at Efland-Cheeks since 2014. She strives to seecontinued growth in her students and staff. She constantly looks at the data of her studentsand works with her staff to devise a plan of action based on the given data. She listens toher staff and encourages them to be lifelong learners. She feels strongly about establishingrelationships with her staff and creates a family atmosphere with mutual trust andunwavering support.The district would also like to recognize Myron Wilson, principal of Central Elementary asan Orange County School Principal of the Year finalist. Thank you Kiley, Myron and allOCS principals for all you do for kids!Inside this Issue….. Employee ExcellencePrincipal of the Year ….… 1 The hustle of opening a new school year can put everyone inEmployee Excellence….…1 fifth gear. On most days our employees work so hard; however,CEU & UID Update …..… 2 many forget their impact and contribution because they ensureLeave Balance …………. 2 that things run so smoothly. The OCS Employee Excellence Award is a way for colleagues to recognize each other for thePolitics & Political Speech hard work they do. People notice and are very………………….……........ 2 appreciative! Congratulations Fall recipients for being ALL INSHP Enrollment ………… 3 as we started another school year!Health Certificates ……… 3 \BTSP Highlights…........... 4Licensure ……………. 4 -5 Marsha Evans - Partnership Academy Emily Gaddy - Orange High School Tevin Jones - Cedar Ridge High School Jim Jorgenson - Gravelly Hill Middle School Kim Kelleher - New Hope Elementary School Della Putney-Lewis - Maintenance Dept. Denise Wilson - Finance Dept.

2Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Orange CountyAs you complete OCSTORM evaluations or submit professional development Schoolscertificates for entry into your Continuing Education Report (CEU), please reviewyour CEU report to make sure all your professional development activity is posted Don’t forgetto your report. You should also review the report in preparation for licensure to voterenewal.To access your CEU report through the Staff Intranet section of the website: Tuesday, November 8:Staff Intranet > CEU/UID > Enter SSN > Lookup Election DayUID# For details about the twoWith the increasing number of programs requiring you to enter your UID# toaccess the programs, you can view your UID # through the Staff Intranet section of bonds, visitthe website. The number will appear in bold under your Social Security Number.(Note: this information is also on the CEU report) www.ocbond.orgStaff Intranet > CEU/UID >Enter SSN > Lookup Leave BalancesIf you transferred to Orange County Schools from another NC school system, please review the leave balance section of your paystub. This information is requested from your previous NC school system. Once received, balances will be posted.Politics, Political Speech, and Polling PlacesThe season of political campaigning is in full bloom, and interests in politics and political conversation have made theirway into many areas of our lives. There are some places that personal, political viewpoints do not belong. You can findspecific guidance on this topic in two policies in the Board of Education policy manual: Policy 5210 and Policy 7720.Below are excerpts from the policies. Please take the time to review the policies, and please remember to vote onNovember 8th.From 5210:“In order to minimize disruption to the learning environment, political campaign materials may not be distributed tostudents or employees (including through employee mailboxes and e-mail) or made available on school grounds duringschool time or at school events. However, on election days, posters and printed materials are permitted at schoolbuildings used as polling places in accordance with state law and board of elections requirements.This provision does not prohibit a teacher from using political literature or campaign material for instructionalpurposes. However, any teacher using these materials for instructional purposes shall not use his or her position topromote a particular candidate, party or position on a specific issue. The teacher also shall attempt to use a variety ofmaterials that represent balanced and diverse viewpoints on the political spectrum.”From 7720:“political activities will not:1. take place during school time;2. involve school monies or materials; or3. make use of an official school position to encourage or to coerce students or other employees of the district tosupport in any way a political party, candidate or issue.”If you have any questions, please consult with your principal or supervisor.

3State Health Plan Annual Enrollment October 1-31, 2016You must take action between October 1 - 31, 2016 or your health plan will change!! This year during Open Enrollment, October1-31, 2016, ALL members and eligible dependents will be enrolled into the Traditional 70/30 Plan for 2017.If you choose to stay in the Traditional 70/30 Plan, in order to receive coverage without paying the employee premium of $40, youmust attest that you are either tobacco-free or will enroll in the QuitlineNC Tobacco-cessation program.If you want to reduce your premium or enroll in either the Enhanced 80/20 Plan or the Consumer-Directed Health Plan85/15, YOU MUST TAKE ACTION.Each health plan option will offer wellness premium credits to reduce your monthly premiums.**Please note: All Health Assessment data was cleared on May 1, 2016.  Attest during Open Enrollment in eEnroll that you are tobacco free, or will enroll in QuitlineNC.  Choose or confirm a Primary Care Provider for yourself and all covered dependents.  As subscribers, complete a confidential online Health Assessment. To receive this wellness credit, subscribers must have completed or retaken their Health Assessment since May 1, 2016.Starting 10/1/2016 go to: https://shp-login.hrintouch.comUse the attached instructions to login. You have the option to reset your account if you cannot remember your password.For assistance with annual enrollment please call: Eligibility & Enrollment - ph.# 855-859-0966If you have problems with completing the health assessment online please call: Health Assessment - ph.# 800-817-7044It is very important that you print out the summary of coverage once you have made your changes. Keep this form to verify allchanges made.Health CertificatesNew employees are reminded to submit a completed health form within the first month of employment.A completed health certificate is a requirement of employment as stated in Orange County School Board Policy 7120and N.C. General Statute 115C-323.Any person initially employed in a public school or reemployed in a public school after an absence of more than oneschool year shall provide to the superintendent a certificate certifying that the person does not have any physical ormental disease, including tuberculosis in the communicable form or other communicable disease, that would impair theperson's ability to perform his or her duties effectively. A local board or a superintendent may require any schoolemployee to take a physical examination when considered necessary.Any public school employee who has been absent for more than 40 successive school days because of a communicabledisease shall, before returning to work, provide to the superintendent a certificate certifying that the individual is freefrom any communicable disease.It shall be the duty of the superintendent of the school in which the person is employed to enforce the provisions ofthis section. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

4BTSP Highlights Please remember that this newsletter is meant to best serve you. If you have any highlights or question that weThe Orange County Schools District would like to can focus on in this newsletter, please feel free to sendextend a huge welcome to our 22 1st year teachers. We me an email with any ideas or stories.are super excited that you have made OCS your firstchoice! Orange County Schools wants to support you Heather Witherspoon, Human Resources Employmentso you can be a “superstar” in your classroom. We are Coordinatorcommitted to the North Carolina Teaching Standards [email protected] (919) 732-8126Commission's call for “every student in NorthCarolina to have a knowledgeable, skilledcompassionate teacher…a star in everyclassroom.” Hopefully this newsletter will serve as aresource full of information, tips, motivation andentertainment for you as you begin your teachingcareer. As you work hard to help our students reachtheir highest potential, remember to keep balance inyour life!Tip of the Month: Reflection –**Become a reflective practitioner! So, as you reflectback on your first few months of the school year, makea list of things you’d like to see run more smoothly(i.e., classroom management/procedures, instructionalpractices). Don’t hesitate to monitor veteran teachersto get great ideas or techniques/strategies to use inyour own classroom. Always strive for improvement! Licensure RemindersLicensure Online – RegistrationIf you have not already done so, please visit the Licensure Online site to register and affiliate with Orange CountySchools. Once this process is completed you will be able to view your license, print your license and submit a varietyof requests, i.e. change name, add degree (Masters, Advanced, Doctorate), add a licensure area, experience review, etc.As you submit requests for revisions or additions to your license, please notify Jan Cain via email. This is especiallyimportant when a request has the potential to impact your pay status.License Review:Please take time to review your licensure information for accuracy in the following areas: personal information,certification area(s), experience years and education level. If you feel that your license contains incorrect informationor you have questions regarding your license, please contact Jan Cain at 919-732-8126 Extension 11505 or email:[email protected]

along with your new Social Security Card.5 HUMAN RESOURCES LLicoenrseemReniepwsalu–mJunde 2o0l1o7:r sit am DEPARTMENT CONTACTS A reminder was sent on September 2, 2016 to all licensed staff scheduled CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES for renewal in 2017. If your license is scheduled for renewal in June 2017, OFFICER please review your CEU report and prepare now to meet the requirements for renewal. Teresa [email protected] EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR Heather Witherspoon [email protected] LICENSURE/HIRING MANAGER Jan Cain [email protected] RESOURCES SPECIALIST Phyllis [email protected] HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST/SUBSTITUTE TEACHER COODINATOR Phyllis [email protected] HUMAN RESOURCES BENEFITS 3 To receive renewal notifications and complete the license holder process in SPECIALIST Spring 2017, you must be registered through the Online Licensure System. Meg Merritt Lateral Entry Licensure: [email protected] If you currently hold a Lateral Entry license, please monitor your plan of Orange County Schools programs are study as you register and complete the required coursework. Also, make staffed and offered without regard to sure you have met or will meet any testing requirements (Praxis, Pearson). race, gender, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ethnicity, political affiliation, or disability.