Human Resources Newsletter
2023-2024 Winter
Happy Holidays & Happy New Year
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
Thank You - Two Powerful Words
In 2024, I challenge everyone to say Thank You
to someone every day.
This could be saying Thank You or holding the door open
for someone, to leaving a Post-It Note
of Thanks! The ideas are endless.
Palisades School Board Policy #322: Gifts
As holiday season approaches, a reminder to all employees of the Palisades School District Gift Policy.
The Board considers the acceptance of gifts by administrative, professional, confidential, and classified employees an undesirable practice.
It is the policy of the Board that staff members not accept gifts of significant value, as determined by the immediate supervisor.
The Superintendent or designee may approve acts of generosity to individual district employees in unusual situations, but shall report such instances to the Board on a timely basis.
Board Policy #322 (reference policy 322 in search)
Administrative Regulations #322 (you must log into Google to access AR)
Employee Assistance Program
The District's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is Health Advocate/The Standard. You can contact The Standard 24 hours a day/7 days a week at 888-293-6948. The EAP is available for you, your spouse and your dependents. The EAP also offers additional services. Please see the attached flyer for information.
Link: healthadvocate.com/standard3
In addition to the EAP, local and national mental health and crisis resources are listed on the Palisades website. Please see the following link for a list of resources: https://www.palisd.org/departments/student_services/services/mental_health_crisis_resources
Always remember, in the event you feel the situation has become an emergency, call 911
Worker's Compensation Reminder
If a true emergency has occurred, then the injured employee may call 911 or go immediately to the closest hospital.
The panel of doctor's is subject to change throughout the school year. It is important to check with the panel of doctors before attending any appointments for a worker related injury.
School Districts Insurance Consortium (SDIC) can be contacted with any questions. 1-800-445-6965