AG HR News
December 2016
Discounts on Fun Things!
Here's some good news for the holiday season . . . you can get some really good discounts on movie tickets, gifts, shows, hotels, rental cars, ski trips and much more because you are a Blue Cross member. (You do have to be covered by the District's medical insurance to receive these discounts.) Here's what you need to do to check out the discounts:
- Logon to www.ibx.com and set up an account. Here are directions for how to do this.
- Once you log into the ibxpress home page select "Health and Wellness" and click on "Discounts & Reimbursements."
- On the next page, select "Blue Insider" and then register to shop!
The movie ticket prices are outstanding.
Wellness Resources
This month we have some excellent resources to share with you. The "Live Well, Work Well" newsletter published by The Reschini Group (our benefits broker) includes tips to reduce your holiday stress and information about toy safety.
Act 45 and Act 48 Deadlines Extension Announced
On Wednesday, November 2, 2016, Governor Wolf signed into law HB1734 (Act 118). Act 118 grants a one-year extension to each professional educator's current professional education compliance period. The Pennsylvania Department of Education is working to update the Professional Education Record Management System (PERMS) and will post an FAQ on the Act 48 and PERMS website to address the practical implications of the law. Please visit the Act 48 and PERMS website for more information.
Need Assistance?
For questions concerning benefits contact Danielle Crawford at dcrawford@avongrove.org
For questions regarding personnel or contractual issues, employment and certification, contact Dr. Wendi Lee Kraft at wkraft@avongrove.org
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