Rocket Roundup
April 19, 2023
Optional All-Staff Meeting Scheduled for April 25 at 4 p.m.
Employee/Team of the Year Nominations Now Open
NJSD Retirement Celebration is May 3
Congratulations to 26 individuals who will retire from the Neenah Joint School District following the 2022-23 school year. These individuals will be honored at a retirement celebration on Wednesday, May 3 at 3:45 p.m. at Bridgewood Conference Center. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us to celebrate 654 years of NJSD experience!
Those retiring are: Matt Anderson, Roxann Barrow, Roxanne Breden, Debbie Dreher, Jill Dujardin, Maripat Franke, Jean Gloudemans, Robin Grable, Jane Hart-Stingle, Rachel Hintz, Joline Hjerstedt, Laura Hultman, Tom Hultman, Cathy Johnson, Cory Lardinois, Joe Lewis, Lori Marsden, Susan Michlig, Andra Mory, Mike O’Neill, Patricia Payne, Amy Sachs, Richard Thill, Melodie Vanderkolk, Mark VanDuser and David Westfahl.
Board of Education Meeting Recap - April 18
Employee Personal Leave Update
Below are some reminders about District policies in regard to employee personal leave as we approach the end of the school year:
There is a limit of 15 people who need a substitute that may exercise personal leave on the same day. Days that are now closed for the use of personal time are: Friday, April 28, Friday, May 5, Friday, May 12 and Friday, May 19.
Days that are close to the cap are: Friday, April 21, Monday, May 8 and Monday, May 15.
Fridays and Mondays are generally challenging days for absences and finding substitute teachers. On all the dates above, it will be more difficult than normal to ensure that classrooms are staffed. Buildings may need to alter teachers' schedules or cancel certain classes in order to accommodate for labor shortages. Please be patient for the next few weeks!
Remember that there are cash incentives available for perfect attendance and not using personal leave!
Non-Certified Job Vacancies for 2023-24 - Updated!
Non-certified job vacancies due to retirements, resignations or changed assignments are in the link below. If you are interested in making a change for next year (or sooner), please complete the form and press "submit," so that we can note your interest. Be sure to indicate the specific job that interests you by checking the box next to each listing. Shortly after this internal posting goes live, the vacancies will be posted on WECAN.
Some things you should take into consideration if you are seeking a transfer:
1. You will only be considered for a transfer for the amount of time a job remains listed on our form, usually just a week.
2. You need to inform your current principal/supervisor that you are considering a transfer.
3. You will only be considered for transfer two times for a given school year.
4. Employees with an in-progress improvement plan on file are not eligible for transfer.
The District appreciates your service!
Click here to view current vacancies. If you have questions, please contact the HR Office.
Certified Job Vacancies for 2023-24 - Updated!
Certified job vacancies due to retirements, resignations or changed assignments are in the link below. If you are interested in making a change for next year, please complete the form and press "submit," so that we can note your interest. Be sure to indicate the job that interests you. Shortly after this internal posting goes live, the vacancies will be posted on WECAN.
Some things you should take into consideration if you are seeking a transfer:
1. You will only be considered for a transfer for the amount of time a job remains listed on our form, usually just over a week.
2. You need to inform your current principal that you are considering a transfer.
3. You will only be considered for transfer two times for a given school year.
4. Teachers with an in-progress improvement plan on file are not eligible for transfer.
Thank you for all you do!
Click here to view current job vacancies. If you have any questions, please contact the HR office.
Non-Certified Staff Evaluations Due by April 30
Evaluation forms are now available in FileMaker Pro for non-certified staff. Staff members must add a reflection of their performance in the employee comments section by April 30.
• To access your Non-Certified Staff Annual Performance Evaluation, either add the SSAPE to your ClassLink dashboard by clicking plus sign in the upper left, or start at this web site: https://webd.neenah.k12.wi.us/fmi/webd#
• Click on the "SSAPE" icon and authenticate with your district username (not email) and password.
• Click on the bottom row with the Evaluation Period of 2022-2023:
• If you run into any issues, please submit a help desk ticket for assistance.
Revisiting Culturally Responsive Look Fors
The last weeks of the school year are a time for reflection. Although we are not near the finish line, one thing we might want to be introspective about is implementation of the strategies we have learned to bring more culturally responsive teaching practices to our learners. Here is a form created by our Inclusion and Equity team that may be helpful in your reflection. If you have questions about any of the look fors, or would like to collaborate around any of these strategies, please contact Rachael Schley rachael.schley@neenah.k12.wi.us
Cultural Events for April
20th, History of Indigenous Voices lecture at Neenah Public Library
24th-29th Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow- information, events, and tickets
American Genocide: A Podcast about the crimes of Native American boarding Schools
June 30th-July 2nd Oneida Nation Pow-Wow
Health and Wellness Center Offers Skin Cancer Screenings
From Prevea Nurse Practitioner Sarah Bleier, APNP, FNP-C
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US, with 5 million cases diagnosed each year. It is also largely preventable through things like avoiding excess sun exposure and utilizing appropriate sunscreen. Click here to read moreThe Health and Wellness Center will again be offering skin screenings for those who are eligible for clinic services. Click here for an informational flyer and call to schedule an appointment during the times we’ve set aside.
Healthy You Update
**April NJSD Step Challenge
So far, the participants have logged over 24,000,000 miles!!!! Active participants have logged an average of 9,000 steps each week! Keep it up, teams!
A reminder that all staff are encouraged to participate in 10,000+ steps each day this month
**April 19 goal: Make Yourself a Priority
Here is the update for the week.
Goal this week: MAKE YOURSELF A PRIORITY
How?
Schedule time in your day for some movement -
~ put it ON your paper calendar or IN your digital calendar!
Identify your top 5 priorities and define your non-negotiables
**Looking for a Spring Bingo to try?
Here's one idea with some physical activities to try... There are many to try if you just google it :)
Complete it and treat yourself after you've gotten at least one bingo!
TEC Rummage Sale Taking Place April 26-28
If you have been spring cleaning and looking to get rid of stuff, we will continue to collect donations through April 21. Proceeds will go to the NJSD Transition Education program that teaches students with disabilities daily living skills, employment skills and other independence skills in the home and community. All items left after the sale will be donated. Click here for a flyer to share with others in the community.
Associated Bank Announces Website and App Updates
Associated Bank is excited to share some upcoming enhancements to its websites and mobile app for plan participants and sponsors. They’ve outlined everything you need to know about what’s changing below, and some action that will be required.
Plan sponsor portal
Two-step verification: On April 19, two-step verification, or 2SV (also known as multi-factor authentication), will become a mandatory step in the login process. You can find a login guide on the plan sponsor site under Reference Items.
Participant portal and mobile app
Here are some updates participants can look forward to later this year:
- Documents and forms page: A new page providing a central location for all documents, forms and regulatory notices.
- Account activity page: A redesigned page for viewing account activity, simpler and optimized for mobile viewing.
- New contributions page: An updated participant experience for managing contribution rates.
- Account aggregator support: We’re adding features to allow data aggregation services to access participant accounts. These features will give aggregators secure access to the data they need.
Note: Initial capability will be limited to aggregators including ByAllAccounts®, eMoney®, Mint®, and Yodlee®. - My Retirement Progress: Participants will see a new income projection tool designed to help them visualize their retirement savings progress and encourage them to save more.
Additional updates
- Undeliverable mail: When we receive undeliverable participant mail, an email will be automatically sent to you requesting a new address. Directions on how to provide the new address will be included.
- 5500 changes to the login process: The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is upgrading the EFAST2 website authentication process. The existing EFAST2-issued User ID and password login process is being replaced by the unified Login.gov single sign-on solution for U.S. government websites.
- Since January 1, 2023, all new EFAST2 website accounts are being created using the Login.gov process. Existing filers may use their EFAST2-issued User ID and password to log in to the EFAST2 website until September 1, 2023.
This Week in NJSD Activities
Wednesday, April 19
Softball Home vs. West Bend East, 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 20
Boys Golf Home vs. Appleton West, 2:30 p.m.
Baseball Home vs. Oshkosh North, 4:30 p.m.
Softball Home vs. Oshkosh North, 4:30 p.m.
Classy Fiddles Concert, 7 p.m. (Shattuck O.J. Gym)
Girls Lacrosse Home vs. Kimberly, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 22
Softball Home vs. Freedom, 10 a.m.
Girls Lacrosse Home vs. Oconomowoc, 11 a.m.
Monday, April 24
Baseball Home vs. Oshkosh West, 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 25
Boys Tennis Home vs. Kimberly, 4 p.m.
Shattuck Band Concert, 7 p.m. (Shattuck O.J. Gym)
Girls Soccer Home vs. Kimberly, 7 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse Home vs. Appleton, 7:30 p.m.