KSD3 HR Corner
Monthly newsletter for our employees - February 25, 2020
Message from Dave Reinhart, Asst. Superintendent/HR Director
Friends,
A wise professor once told me to never make any life changing decisions in February. After I got over the shock of the blunt statement, I realized he had a point. February tends to be when our bodies have grown exhausted by the darkness and cold of winter. It often has an impact on how we think and what sort of decisions we make.
You have nearly made it through February and hopefully, your decisions have been wise. Thank you for remaining committed to students and solving problems with respect and kindness along the way.
With March we will see more people make decisions about their future. Many will remain working with us, some will be retiring, still others will be taking a leave of absence or moving toward other work. Regardless of your future, please know each and everyone is valued and treasured. Your work makes all the difference!
Dave
ENL/Bilingual Endorsement Scholarship
Payroll NEWS
Earlier this month benefits eligible employees received a total compensation statement. If you are a benefits eligible employee and didn't receive this, please email tmerithew@kunaschools.org and we will make sure you get your statement. If you have questions about the statement, don't hesitate to reach out.
Tax time is upon us and many employees are seeing a need to make adjustments to their W4 withholding. If you need to update your W4, you will find the links for these forms; a separate W4 is used for state and federal withholding, so to make changes to both, please make sure you submit both. If you are uncertain of how to change your withholding information, go to the check estimator in Skyward, it allows you to see how making changes to your W4 would impact your check.
Benefits Update
SAVE THE DATE:
April 8, 2020 KSD Health Benefits Fair
Many vendors will be there to answer your questions, a few local businesses and an opportunity to get your blood pressure checked. Let me know if you have any questions! More information to come!
Staff Survey
Please take a moment and take the confidential survey using this link:
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/127099/p32087
Calendar Committee Update
There was an error in the link on the first day. The calendars were similar but the correct option included a shortened Thanksgiving week break. Dozens of you mentioned that error and your wish for an entire week. This will be shared with the committee and considered.
Ultimately, the committee will be making a recommendation at the March 10 Board of Trustees meeting. The final decision will be theirs.
Substitute SmartFind Express
Just a reminder that school-based staff (excluding Child Nutrition and Custodial staff) need to enter their time off into Smart Find Express.
If you need assistance with your sign in, password, or creating the absence, please contact Deann Greany at subhelp@kunaschools.org.
Negotiations Team Update
Kuna Joint School District #3
Email: HR@kunaschools.org
Website: www.kunaschools.org
Location: 711 East Porter Street, Kuna, ID, USA
Phone: 208-922-1000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kuna-Jt-School-District-No-3-120115491441585/
Twitter: @kunalearns