BSD Rundown
January 30, 2018
iBSDpd: Have you started working on your modules?
All certified staff and a majority of classified staff need to complete these courses. Please contact Ivy Nelson and/or Michelle Forbes to confirm your enrollment, verify you've completed the Summer Tech Institute courses to fulfill this requirement or get help accessing the coursework. You can also ask your administrator/supervisor to see if you need to complete the modules.
Give our Facebook posts a BOOST!
Well, as long as we continue to provide relevant, genuine, and quality content, we should be fine.
But here are some tips:
*Always add captions to photos -- explain what people are seeing.
*Don't just post a copy of the February lunch menu....add a statement saying --ooh, be sure to order on nacho day! Or add a tip about making online meal payments.
*Use our hashtag #Proud2BPirates -- it allows users to find our stories in a sea of other posts.
*Follow our pages, join our groups, and react to our posts with your accounts. It helps get each post a bit more traction when we like them.
*Don't encourage people to like or follow your pages in a post ON Facebook, though. Facebook is pinging those words/phrases and pushing those down the list of what people see.
*Consider sharing the video below from SocialSchool4EDU -- where we are highlighted (Who knew?) -- which walks users through how to make our pages and groups a "see first" option.
2018 Onsite Health Screenings
Research consistently shows that people who are thriving physically, socially, financially, and in their jobs and communities report feeling happier, healthier, more productive, and more fulfilled. At Belton School District we want you to be your very best and encourage you to take steps toward enhanced wellbeing. In an effort to support and recognize healthy activities, the District will again provide an opportunity to all district employees to participate in a free biometric health screening and Health Risk Appraisal (HRA). Please refer to the well-being incentive chart below for key dates and the attached FAQ document for more information.
It is the employee’s decision to participate; however, in order to continue to receive the full board-paid portion of the health insurance premium, you must complete both the Health Screening and Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) online questionnaire.
Employees on the District health insurance plan who complete BOTH of these steps (Health Screening and HRA) by March 31st 2018 (March 17th 2018 for the Manual Submission Form) will be eligible for a $240 ($20 per month) wellbeing incentive toward their June 2018 through May 2019 health insurance premiums.
Please note: Employees on the District health insurance plan who do not complete both of these steps will pay $20 more per month toward their June 2018 through May 2019 health insurance premiums. Premiums for this period will take effect starting in the June 2018 paycheck. (June paycheck pays July premiums.)
The above information applies only to employees who are covered by the District’s health plan. However, non-members can also take advantage of this free and convenient on-site health screening by scheduling an appointment by phone (details below). Even if you plan to retire or resign, you must still participate in both the health screening and HRA in order to avoid paying the $20 per month for the June/July/August 2018 paychecks.
The Belton School District cares about its employees. Your participation is important. Please contact Abby Stevenson ABanks@cbiz.com or Abby Carter acarter@bsd124.org if you have any questions.
If you think you might be unable to meet the standard for the incentive in this program, you might qualify for an opportunity to earn the same incentive by different means. Contact Abby Carter at acarter@bsd124.org, who will work with you (or your physician, if you wish) to find a wellness program with the same incentive that is right for you in light of your health status.
Relevant attachments from the email sent yesterday are linked below:
How to Register for Onsite Screenings
Please refer to the information below for a checklist with the necessary steps and timelines.
To Complete Step 1, Choose Either Option A or Option B:
Option A: Onsite Biometric Screening Event
Register for an onsite biometric health screening
- BlueKC members can register for their appointment online through www.mybluekc.com. Members and non-members can call to register at 1-888-708-8807, option 1 and providing the screening key: BCB293.
January 22, 2018 - February 23, 2018
Attend an onsite Biometric Screening event
- Monday, February 12 @ Kentucky Trail Library: Noon-5pm
- Tuesday, February 20 @ Gladden Media Center: Noon-5pm
- Wednesday, February 21 @ Central Office 2nd Floor Training Room: Noon-5pm
- Thursday, February 22 @ BMS/FC Library: Noon-5pm
- Friday, February 23 @ Belton High School Library: 7am-1pm
Option B: Utilize Your Own Physician
Access the Manual Submission Form at MyBlueKC.com
July 1, 2017 – March 17, 2018
Complete a routine physical examination at your physician’s office, including the required lab work and submit the Manual Submission Form between July 1s 2017 – March 17, 2018. Have your doctor fill out the required Manual Submission Form and follow the instructions to submit the form.
Please Note: Appointments between 4/1/17 – 6/30/17 are also eligible as long as the Manual Submission Form is submitted between 7/1/17 – 3/17/18.
Complete Step 2: Online Health Risk Assessment
Help Build Our Team!
Middle School Math
Middle School Learning Mentors
Instructional Coach
Special Education Teachers
Special Education Paraprofessionals
ESL Paraprofessional
SAC Staff
Custodians
HVAC Specialist
Assistant Coaches -- Softball & Swim/Dive
Substitutes
Bus Drivers
Wellness Update -- from Abby Carter, District Wellness Coordinator
The EAP program now has an app! For more information, click here.
View the monthly EAP newsletter for information on how to make 2018 a prosperous year, how to improve enjoyment and productivity at work, and exercise tips for the new year.
January Webinar: Budgeting Basics - The Key to Becoming Financially Healthy
(all webinars are available on demand all year round). To access the monthly webinar, log into the NDBH website (www.ndbh.com) and enter the code “BSD” to log in. The webinars are available in the Health Resource Library.
Ever wonder where all your money goes? Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Do you want to take the money fights out of your marriage? Maybe you just have that nagging feeling that you could be handling your finances better. Most of us know what we should be doing saving more money, spending less on credit but we don't always know how to implement a plan to move towards financial wellness. A personal monthly budget is a tool that will bring order out of financial chaos.
A Healthier You Resources
Are you familiar with how to access your A Healthier You portal from MyBlueKC.com? View this flyer for tips on how to access the portal and download the App for easier access.
You can also earn points in the A Healthier You portal and win through monthly sweepstakes Blue Cross holds. For more information, click here.
Sprint Center Discounts for 2018
WWE Smackdown – Tuesday, February 6
PBR- Professional Bull Riders – Saturday, February 10 & Sunday, February 11
TobyMac - Friday, February 23
Harlem Globetrotters - Saturday, February 24
Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream - March 28 – April 1
Full details are included in the flyer from the Sprint Center.
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Keith Urban Presale Opportunity
Presale Starts: Jan. 31 at 10 AM
Presale Ends: Jan. 31 at 10 PM
Code: FIGHTER
On Sale: Feb. 1 at 10 AM
Four-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban will bring his "GRAFFITI U WORLD TOUR 2018" to Sprint Center on Friday, Aug. 17. The Kansas City show will feature special guest Kelsea Ballerini as Urban's supporting act.
Ticket Limit: 4
Purchase Tickets
Key Dates
January Pirate Principle: Caring
February Pirate Principle: Accountability
January 30: KT McTeacher Night, 4pm
BMS/FC Parent/Teacher Conferences, 5pm
January 31: BHS Curriculum Fair/Guided Enrollment, 5pm
February 1-4: BHS presents Harvey @ the Forum
7pm Thursday-Saturday, Sunday 1pm
Other events? Check the Pirate Post or your building calendar!
BSD Communications, Melissa McConnell
Email: communications@bsd124.org
Website: beltonschools.org
Location: 110 W Walnut St, Belton, MO 64012
Phone: 816-489-7000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeltonSchoolDistrict/?fref=nf
Twitter: @BeltonSchools