Chippewa Chirp
May 2019
WE APPRECIATE YOU!
With the extension of the school year, we will publish a June edition of the Chippewa Chirp. Thank you again and enjoy the warmer weather ahead!
Insurance Open Enrollment
Skyward will be open May 6th - May 17th to complete your paperwork.
SAVE THE DATE - Open Enrollment Presentations
Option 1: 3 pm - 4 pm
Option 2: 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Both Presentations will be live streamed. A link will be sent out via district email in advance for anyone wishing to view the presentations on their own device. There will also be an option to type in your questions and have them answered live during the presentation. Instructions will be emailed out closer to May 7th.
For those wishing to attend in person the presentation will be at Korger Chestnut in the Technology Conference Room on the Second Floor.
Please Note: There is some exciting news about your insurance for next year, a new option for orthopedic care, and finally, Insurance Open Enrollment will take place via Skyward (NO PAPERWORK!)
Building Open Enrollment Assistance Schedule
Wednesday, May 8th
High School 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
Pupil Service Center 1:30 pm - 3 pm
Thursday, May 9th
Middle School 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
Jim Falls 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Friday, May 10th
Southview 11 am - 3:30 pm
Monday, May 13th
Hillcrest/Board Office 11 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday, May 14th
Chippewa Valley High School 7:30 am - 9 am
Parkview 11 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday, May 15th
Stillson 11 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday, May 16th
Halmstad 11 am - 3:30 pm
Announcements
Open District Positions
9-Month Support Staff PD Days 2019-20
If we had ended pro-ration, support staff would have a choice of which PD days to attend. However, after survey results, feedback from staff, etc. we determined that we would continue the practice of pro-rating pay moving forward.
We appreciate your feedback. This assists us in making decisions that impact you.
Proration Information
If you wish to either stop or start prorating your checks please notify humanresources@chipfalls.org. The deadline for notifying is:
9 - month staff - prior to August 15th
10 - month staff - prior to July 30th
12 - month staff - prior to June 15th
Prorated support staff planning to retire in the 2020 year may wish to consider (for tax purposes) contacting Human Resources prior to August 15th to request to be paid in 9-months rather than in 12.
Please contact HumanResources@chipfalls.org with any questions or concerns.
2019 - 2020 Certified Staff
Starting Fall of 2019 Certified Staff will be scheduled for the following start times:
Retirement Information
2019 Retirement Banquet at the Avalon Hotel & Conference Center
A $20 fee per individual attending is due to the Human Resources Department at Korger Chestnut or your building Administrative Assistant by Thursday, May 9th at 4:30 pm.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 05:00 PM
Avalon Hotel & Conference Center
Congratulations to our 2019 Retirees!
Join us in an evening to honor the 2019 retirees. Tuesday, May 14th at the Avalon in Chippewa Falls Click Here to register .
Jim Britton
Ruth Buchner
Barb Davis
Rebecca Davis
Brad Ewert
Randy Fliehr
Mary Jo Greene
Dan Hietpas
Rosemarie Hoepner
Sally Holldorf
Diane Meinen
Linda Misfeldt
Julie Petersen
Jane Powers
Darcie Schindler
Tamera Schmidt
Cheryl Schoonover
Judy Shugarts
Judy Smith
Debra Stone
Michelle Swenson
Howie Vavra
Terri Weichel
Karen Wise
Wisconsin Retirement System
Click Here to Read the WRS Newsletter
Considering Retirement? Click Here for Upcoming WRS Retirement Meetings in our area.
Looking for more information on your WRS benefit? Click Here to View Many Informational Videos and Materials on the Wisconsin Retirement Benefits.
Teachers and Prorated Support Staff Planning to Retire in 2020?
What this means for those retiring is that rather than receiving a large lump sum pay out in June of 2020 and being taxed differently on this check, you could spread your contract out over the nine months in which you work (September - June). This is completely optional and merely a suggestion for those considering retirement in the 2020 year.
Summer 2019 Happenings
Summer Communications
All summer communications will be sent to your district email.
Please remember to periodically check your email, doing so will ensure you are kept up to date on district communications. If you don’t have access to a computer the Chippewa Falls Public Library has computers available for your use.
Any banking, email, address, or phone changes please update in skyward, any marital status or name changes please contact humanresources@chpfalls.org.
Compressed Work Week
Reminder: District staff will not have access to any district building beginning Thursday afternoon until Monday morning. This access change begins the week of June 17th and will end the week of July 29th.
2019 Summer School Schedule
Located at Southview Elementary 7:30 am - 12 pm
June 17th - 28th Monday - Thursday
July 1st and 2nd Monday & Tuesday
July 8th - July 18th Monday - Thursday
Middle School Summer School Schedule
Located at Chippewa Falls Middle School 7:30 am - 11:40 am
June 17th - 28th Monday - Thursday
July 1st and 2nd Monday & Tuesday
July 8th - July 18th Monday - Thursday
High School Summer School Schedule
Located at the High School 8 am - 12 pm
Session A: June 17th - June 26th
Session B: June 27th - July 11th
9th Grade Physical Education 8 am - 11:40 am
June 17th - July 18th Monday - Thursday
Closed July 4th
Hourly Support Staff Working Summer School
Those hourly support staff working summer school the first two days of summer school, June 17th and June 18th staff should clock in under their regular (Hourly or Salary) pay code for these two days. You will finish the remainder of your shift at your building when summer school is done for the day. Report to summer school in the morning and then back to your building after summer school is finished for the day.
Administrative Assistant Welcome Back Day -SAVE THE DATE!
New Certified Staff Orientation
All Staff Welcome Back Day
Elementary School Open House Staff Hours
Open House for Students & Families Tuesday, August 27 from 5:00-7:00 pm
Teachers will work from 11:00 am -7:00 pm that day.
Hourly staff may have time adjusted per supervisors' approval.
The start of the school year schedule is below:
ALL Students in grades 1-5 will begin full days on 9-3-19 and attend full days all week.
1/2 Kindergarten Class on 9-3-19
1/2 Kindergarten Class on 9-4-19
Full Kindergarten Class on 9-5-19 and 9-6-19
**The open house is in lieu of the Welcome Back Day**
Cardinal Wellness Opportunities
Cardinal Healthy Primary Care
Clinic Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Closed from 1:00-2:00 for lunch)
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
2nd Saturday of each month: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Schedule Your Appointment Today!
Phone: 715-738-2700 Fax: 888-606-1323
FREE YOGA TUESDAY
The Cardinal Healthy Committee is offering Free YOGA Classes on Tuesday afternoons, 4:00 pm at Korger Chestnut.
No registration required!
Teladoc It's Free to Use!
In 2018, 181 calls were made to Teladoc and it saved $93,577! Imagine if everyone choose to give Teladoc a try in 2019 how much could we save? Only 39.6% of insured staff are registered on the Teladoc site. Set up your account up by visiting Teladoc's website today!
Want to Quit Smoking?
Visit the Cardinal Healthy Primary Care Clinic to request a prescription today. It is considered a preventative medication and is FREE to those on the district insurance.
2019 Biometrics Screenings
To receive the incentive pay on your first check in December 2019 you will need to complete the following by November 30, 2019:
Visit the Cardinal Healthy Primary Care Clinic to complete your biometric screening and a physical. If you have the family plan your spouse must also complete both the bio-metric screening and an annual physical at the clinic. (This will be a two appointment process, one to get the fasting blood draw etc.. for the bio-metric screening and the second to review the results with the provider and have your physical.) *Retirees are eligible to participate and receive the stipend*
Did you know you can make extra money while having your necessary surgery or medical procedure?
Acupuncture
Deb Doerflinger licensed Acupuncturist provides acupuncture on Tuesdays from 2:30 pm. - 5:30 pm. Deb will be offering Community-style acupuncture $40 per treatment and private room acupuncture $60 per treatment. By appointment, please call (715) 944-9707 to schedule. Staff may use HSA dollars to pay for acupuncture treatments. For a list of conditions treated, please go to www.classic-acupuncture.com
Injured at Work?
Please note this number has recently changed!
Board Of Education
For more information regarding members, Governing Policies for Educational Excellence, agendas and information (Boarddocs), definition of meeting types, and annual notices visit the Board of Education page on the school website.
Human Resources & Public Relations Department
Email: HumanResources@chipfalls.org
Website: https://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/district/popStaffLins.cfm
Location: 140 West Elm Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, USA
Phone: 715-726-2417
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chippewafallsschool/
Twitter: @ChippewaFallsHD