Human Resources
May 2021 Newsletter
Meet our new HR staff
Robyn Anderson
(907) 452-2000, ext. 11322
robyn.anderson@k12northstar.org
The HRIS Coordinator works collaboratively with the benefits team and other HR coordinators to maintain the district's HRIS system, ensure data quality and provide support for benefits administration.
D'Lila Matzie
(907) 452-2000, ext. 11357
The HR Technician provides new staff orientations and helps with onboarding paperwork, maintains personnel files and employee data, completes setup and maintenance in the AESOP system for sub/temp employees, and provides customer service to district employees.
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Congratulations, New Principals!
- Cathy Pusch, Ticasuk Brown Elementary
- Kelly Thrun, Weller Elementary
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NEW RECRUITMENT VIDEO
Thanks to Michael Angaiak, Gwen Brazier, Karen Dullen, Marlene Wagaman (retired), Jesse Hensel, and LaKieta Moreau, and all who participated! We appreciate you!
News From Recruiting
LOOKING FOR A SUMMER JOB?
Summer is quickly coming and we have many summer work opportunities available to current internal FEA and ESSA members!
View all the summer work opportunities here.
**Reminder: Internal means that you are a current full-time or part-time employee and a member of the FEA/ESSA bargaining units. Employees who are currently in a temp contract or long-term sub position do not qualify to apply internally for these positions.**
Employees applying for positions outside their bargaining unit need to apply as external candidates. For example, an ESSA employee applying for an FEA position needs to apply externally as they are not a member of the FEA bargaining unit.
If you have trouble logging into Frontline, visit this page and select the “Internal Applicants” log-in portal to complete your application. Remember, you can check as many jobs as you are interested in and apply for them in a single application!
If you have any questions regarding how to apply or need help troubleshooting, please contact recruiting@k12northstar.org.
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PE/Health Endorsements
Are you interested in teaching PE and/or Health, but lack the endorsement qualification? If so, you can obtain the endorsement through a Praxis II content exam and two years of teaching in the subject area.
Content exam, score requirements, and scheduling is accessible from DEED’s website at Content Area Examinations.
One of the following Praxis II exams is required for PE and/or Health Instruction:
· Health Education Exam #5551
· Health & Physical Education: Content Knowledge: #5857
· Physical Education: Content and Design: #5095
· Physical Education: Content Knowledge: #5091
Apply internally at Career & Job Opportunities and note an expected exam date or upload a score report with your application.
If you have questions regarding the qualification requirements, please contact Kelly Slechta at (907) 452-2000, ext. 11383.
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FNSBSD and NAACP Recruiting Event
Thank you to all the volunteers and participants who joined the FNSBSD’s HR recruiting event on April 21! Co-sponsored by the NAACP, the event outlined how to apply for jobs in the district and offered interview, cover letter, and resume assistance.
We are very thankful for the wonderful opportunity to partner with the NAACP and are looking forward to more collaboration with them and other organizations in our community.
Anyone who did not get a chance to attend the event can view the recording on the HR Facebook page.
Continue to check out the HR newsletter for more upcoming recruitment events!
We encourage everyone to sign up for a one-on-one event with the FNSBSD HR Department if interested in advice and assistance with application materials.
To sign up, follow these steps:
- Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/MiagzjA
- Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
- Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.
**Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone.
Contact: recruiting@k12northstar.org for more information
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Reminders to FEA Staff
CERTIFICATION OR QUALIFICATION UPDATES
The Human Resources Department would like to remind our certified staff to provide HR with any certification or qualification updates. This will ensure that we have the most current information as we navigate through any staffing changes based on the proposed and recommended budget.
Praxis II score reports and / or teaching certificates with a new endorsement should be submitted to shea.wollmann@k12northstar.org or brought to the Human Resources Department for processing by May 15.
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FEA JOB VACANCIES
Beginning May 16, FEA job vacancies will be posted internally and externally, per the contract.
Per the FEA Negotiated Agreement Section 401, Article I, B. Postings:
Postings Beginning February 15 and ending June 30, vacancies that have been approved by district administration to be filled shall be posted as follows:
1. Internally for five (5) work days from February 15 through May 15. Positions that are not filled internally may be opened up to external applicants until the position is filled. Internal applicants may apply during either of the above posting periods.
2. Internally and externally for a minimum of five (5) calendar days from May 16 through June 30. External applicants will be considered only after the consideration of all eligible internal applicants.
FEA members should ensure that all relevant Praxis II score reports and / or teaching certificates with a new endorsement are submitted to Human Resources no later than May 15.
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Comp Time Conversion
If a teacher accrues more than one-half day (3.5 hours) of compensatory time during any school year and has not been able to take compensatory time off, the teacher may, after April 15, convert those hours to personal leave in half-day (3.5 hours) increments. Converted personal leave days may be cashed out in accordance with Article 303 of the FEA Negotiated Agreement.
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Employee Spotlights
Employee Start and End Date Calendars
- 2020-2021 Classified Start/End Dates Calendar - Revised 4/27/21
- 2020-2021 Certified Start/End Dates Calendar - Revised 4/13/21
- 2021-2022 All Staff Start/End Date Calendar
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Do you know your contract?
a. 2 days
b. 6 days
c. 8 days
d. 10 days
View the correct answer at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Benefits News
NEW TELADOC SERVICES
The borough sent out information at the end of March to all employees regarding the following added services to Teledoc.
Behavior Health Care and Dermatology services will be available beginning June 1, 2021.
Mental Health Care for teens ages 13-17 is now part of our Teladoc benefits. For more information, click here.
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BRIDGE HEALTH
If you are considering scheduling a surgery, don’t forget to review the cost-effective surgery options provided by Bridge Health.
Benefits of utilizing Bridge Health:
Plan A and Plan C members - Your deductive is waived and services are paid at 100% of allowable charges, including most travel charges.
Plan B - Services are subject to the deductible but are paid at 100% of allowable charges, including most travel costs
The plan covers expenses for travel and lodging for the patient and one companion (See Health Plan Book, page 14 for more specific information)
Surgery types include hip, knee, shoulder, back, heart, women’s health surgery, and general surgery
For more information, call Bridge Health at 844-249-8108 or www.bridgehealth.com. Company code FNSB2.
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HOW TO SET UP A 403b
Information regarding setting up your 403b account can be found here:
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FSA/DCP & HRA ROLLOVER FOR 2021
The district’s benefits team will be working with Navia and American Fidelity to transfer unused funds in an employee’s 2020 Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care) in April. Employees should see these funds deposited in their American Fidelity accounts in early May.
HRA funds will also be rolled over from Navia to American Fidelity during April and available in early May.
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Are Your Mandatory Trainings Up to Date?
Mandatory training reminders are sent each month to employees with outstanding trainings. Check to make sure you’re up to date by logging in to your ESS portal. The trainings are listed under the certification tab. Access ESS through the staff menu on the district website or by clicking here.
If you have questions regarding your mandatory training please contact the employee relations specialist at ext. 11395 or training@k12northstar.org.
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Answer - Do you know your contract?
Per Article 10.4 e in the ESSA contract and Article 303 in the FEA contract, school district employees are allowed 6 (six) days of personal leave during the school year.
FNSBSD Human Resources
Email: human.resources@k12northstar.org
Website: https://www.k12northstar.org/hr
Location: 520 5th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK, USA
Phone: 907-452-2000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanResourcesFNSBSD/