In the Know
An Internal Newsletter from the SISD Communications Dept.
Let the countdown begin!
It’s important for everyone, students and teachers alike, to take a mental break from the grind of school. That way you’ll be refreshed and ready to go down the home stretch before state and school testing begins.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind during Spring Break 2019:
- Don’t Set an Alarm
- Sleep Late
- Read a Book for Fun
- Try Something New
- Pamper Yourself
- Catch Some Rays
- Make a Summer Bucket List
For more information on how to make the most of your well-deserved break, click here!
Are you looking to make some last minute travel plans? Click here for some cheap spring break trip ideas.
ENJOY YOUR SPRING BREAK!
SISD Employee Transfer Window Now Open
The employee transfer window is now open. Employees may request a transfer for the 2019-2020 school year until Friday, May 10, 2019. Employees may not request a lateral transfer for the 2019-2020 school year after May 10, 2019. All lateral transfer decisions should be made by Friday, May 31, 2019. If you have questions about this, please contact the Human Resources Department at 903-891-6410. Please visit with your supervisor prior to requesting a transfer.
Steps for requesting a transfer for the 2019-2020 School Year:
1. Log into the Employee Service Center in TEAMS. Your username and password are the same as your email and network username and password
2. Click on My Employment Record.
3. Click on My Employee Transfer Request.
4. Click on the Job Category.
5. Find the job(s) you are interested in applying for and check the appropriate boxes.
6. Complete all tabs under Transfer Details.
7. Click Submit.
8. If you decide to make any additions or changes to your request, please make sure you remember to hit Submit each time.
Summer School applications are now available!
Employees interested in working summer school may now apply through the Employee Service Center in TEAMS. Teachers wanting to apply for the LEP Pre-K and Kindergarten summer positions should apply for Summer School Teacher- ESL EC-4 or Bilingual EC-4, depending upon their current certification. Summer school dates and pay rates are listed below.
Steps for Applying for Summer School
1. Log into the Employee Service Center in TEAMS. Your username and password are the same as your email and network username and password
2. Click on My Employment Record.
3. Click on My Employee Transfer Request.
4. Click on the Job Category.
5. Click on Summer School.
6. Find the job(s) you are interested in applying for and check the appropriate boxes.
7. Complete all tabs under Transfer Details.
8. Click Submit.
9. If you decide to make any additions or changes to your request, please make sure you remember to hit submit each time.
SUMMER SCHOOL DATES & PAY RATES
Sherman High School:
Director- $320 Daily Rate- June 3-July 3
Teachers- $240 - full day/ $120 – half day - June 3-July 3
June 3, 2019 will be a planning day for teachers and staff.
Student Schedule- Morning and Afternoon Sessions:
8:00-12:00- 4 hours
12:30-4:30- 4 hours
Piner Middle School and Dillingham Intermediate School:
Director- $240 per day- June 3-June 28
Teachers- $180 per day- June 3-June 28
June 3, 2019 will be a planning day for teachers and staff.
Student Schedule:
8:30-2:30- 6 hours
LEP PreK/ K Summer School:
Director- $280 Daily Rate- May 28- June 27
Teachers- $210 Daily Rate- May 28- June 27
May 28, 2019 will be a planning day for teachers and staff.
Student Schedule:
8:00-3:00
Boot Camp
Lead Teacher: $175 Daily Rate- June 3- July 3
Teacher: $150 per Daily Rate- June 3- July 3
June 3, 2019 will be a planning day for teachers and staff.
Student Schedule:
8:00-12:30
JDC
Teacher: $150 per Daily Rate- June 3- July 3
June 3, 2019 will be a planning day for teachers and staff.
Student Schedule:
8:00-12:30
ESY
Teacher: $30 per hour - June 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27
Assistant: $15 per hour- June 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27
Student Schedule: 8:30 to 1:30
Attendance Clerks: $14.00 per hour
Classroom Assistants $13.00 per hour (LEP campus only)
Times of Day for Personnel
One the summer school schedule, times for instruction are listed. Staff schedules will be 30 minutes prior to and 30 minutes after the instruction times listed.
Summer School Pay
The pay for all summer school personnel is considered extra duty pay. Personnel will only be paid for days in which they are present. The one exception is for directors that miss a day in case of an urgent and previously approved work-related event.
SISD Employees will only be paid for days worked outside of their regular yearly contract.
Spring Retirement Reminder
In accordance to Board Policy DEC (Local), Sherman ISD pays you for a portion of unused local leave at retirement. The Human Resources Department wants to ensure that all employees are aware of the upcoming timelines set out in this policy so that any employee that is planning to retire will not miss out on this opportunity. Please review the important information and dates below:
If a professional contracted employee intends to retire at the end of 2019, he or she must submit a letter of resignation to Human Resources no later than 4:00 pm on the dates listed below:
226 Day Contract Employee- Monday, March 25, 2019
If a non-contracted employee intends to retire and desires payment for local sick leave, then he or she must submit a letter of resignation to Human Resources no later than two weeks before the last day of employment. If a retiring SISD employee does not meet this requirement, he or she will not be paid for any local sick leave upon retirement as determined by SISD Board Policy. If you have any questions about this, please contact the Executive Director of Human Resources Jill O’Neal at 903-891-6410 or via email at joneal@shermanisd.net.
Upcoming District Events
Mar. 7-Career Expo at SHS @ 8:30am
Mar. 7-Big Texas Art Day
Mar.11-15 -Spring Break
Mar.16-Goodwill Mission Possible - Perrin Field
Mar. 18-Pre-K Online Enrollment Opens
Mar. 18-SISD Professional Development Day
Mar. 18-Escape the Vape Community Presentation @ 6 pm at SHS Auditorium
Mar. 25-Faculty Art Show Reception at the SISD Admin Building @6pm