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Newsletter for Employees of the Mexico59 March 15, 2017
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Insurance meetings
The 2017-18 school year will bring many changes to our health insurance coverage. The board approved at its February meeting to pay 95% of the HSA coverage (PPO will be higher). Along with the rate changes are some significant plan changes.
Attached is a sign up sheet for the insurance meetings that the district will be holding. At each meeting we will have our insurance reps there to explain each plan and what the changes will be.
I strongly encourage everyone to attend one of these three meetings. We want all covered employees to know what they are paying for. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Thanks!
Amber Henderson
Business Office
573-581-3773 Ext:2411
MMS Students of the Month
Front Row: (Left to Right): Cailyn Nichols, Auston Rutherford, Jocelyn Jarquin-Garcia
Middle Row (Left to Right): Austin Martin, Brock Smythe, Shelby Kennemore, Anthony Shivers
Back Row (Left to Right); Keeley DiBlasi, Zoey Hull, Elizabeth Nichols, Chayse Davis, Cole Jaeger
Congratulations to Riley Given and Andrew Kristofferson
National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA)
Andrew Kristofferson and Riley Given National Qualifiers in Duo Interpretation will compete in Birmingham, Alabama June 17-June 23.
Other NSDA competitors who competed in the double-elimination District tournament include:
Brooke Ransom in Oratory (6 rounds), LD Debate (4 rounds)
Leon Brown in Dramatic (4 rounds), Duo Interp (4 rounds)
Kylie Yeast in Humorous (5 rounds), Duo Interp (4 rounds)
Maddie Tomkins in Dramatic (3 rounds), POI (Program of Oral Interp) (2 rounds)
Riley Given in Humorous (5 rounds)
Andrew Kristofferson in Humorous (5 rounds)
Teachers - Use TalentEd for Transfer requests
Teachers -- it is nearly hiring season again and that means the possibilities for openings in the district. Below is the process you need to follow in regards to transfer requests to another teaching position.
Process: (Transfer requests are now done on TalentEd. No paperwork needs to be sent to the principal)
A. If an opening becomes available in your own building that you are interested in, you just need to talk to your principal about the process.
B. If an opening becomes available in a different building, then you need to fill out an internal application in TalentEd so that principal and Central Office know you have an interest.
There are no guarantees on transfer requests. Every situation is different and we will try to do what is best for kids in the long run. All openings will be handled on a case by case basis.
Please contact Bethany Collis if you have questions on filling out an internal application.
Retirement reminder
Certified Staff: March 1, 2017
Support Staff: March 18, 2017 (for those retiring on the last day of school)
NOTE: Those retiring on any other day then the last day of school will need to give 60 days notice in order to receive payment for sick leave.
ALSO NOTE: This is only for retiring employees; resigning employees are not eligible for the sick leave payout benefit.
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Email: jdiffenderfer@mexico.k12.mo.us
Website: www.MexicoSchools.net
Location: 2101 Lakeview Road, Mexico, MO, United States
Phone: 573.581.3773
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mexico-School-District-59/692521830775778
Twitter: @LetJoKnow