Lincoln HR Department News

Welcome to 2023! We are looking forward to finishing the year off strong. Please read below for latest HR News.

W2s & 1095-C

W2s - Many of you have taken advantage of the opportunity to receive your W-2s electronically. Here are some W2 FAQ's

1095-C: The District is also required to provide you a copy of your 1095-C, which provides important information for your tax reporting related to the offer of medical insurance coverage from the District to you. You can also receive this information electronically, if you choose to do so, which will expedite the distribution and processing of your taxes.

If you would like to receive your 1095-C electronically, please follow these instructions:

1. Log into eSuite

2. Go to the “My HR” drop down menu

3. Select “Print my 1095-C”

4. Read the instructions on the webpage

5. Click the box next to “Paperless 1095-C”

The District has a deadline of March 2, 2023 to distribute your 1095-C. We will work to distribute this information earlier so that you can accurately complete your personal income taxes.

Important HR Dates & Reminders

Absence Approvals & Note Expectations

• Teachers requesting personal days on early release days, half days, or days without students are required to obtain approval from the Superintendent.

• Upcoming Non-student Reporting, Early Release & Half Days (some of these may be non-student reporting days for only part of the District, please refer to the Master Calendar for more detail):

• Jan. 18th - 20th, 23rd
  
• Feb. 10th
• Mar. 3rd, 10th, 16th
• Apr. 12th, 13th, 21st
• May 5th
• Jun. 9th, 12th, 13th

• Teacher absences before or after a vacation or holiday period are required to provide documentation for the absence if it has not already been approved. The day before or after the vacation or holiday periods include:
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1/13 & 1/17)
  
• President’s Day (2/17 & 2/21)
• Spring Break (3/24 & 4/3)
• Good Friday (4/6 & 4/10)
• Memorial Day (5/26 & 5/30)

Thinking about retirement? We want to help you prepare. Check out our "Looking to Retire" document.

Two Seminar Options

COST: FREE

LOCATION: Teaching & Learning Center (TLC), Washtenaw Intermediate School District

1819 S. Wagner Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 Room: Vogels A & B

• Do you know the newest laws? • How will they affect you? • Can you afford to retire?

OPTION ONE: Pension Plus/DC

March 14, 2023

5:00 PM

REGISTER

This seminar is targeted to Pension Plus or Defined Contribution (DC) employees who need to understand their plan. It contains both defined benefit and defined contribution components and focuses on creating the habits necessary to help create a successful retirement plan.

For employees hired by a Michigan public school for the first time ON or AFTER July 1, 2010.

OPTION TWO: BASIC/MIP/DC Converted

March 15, 2023

5:00 PM

REGISTER

This seminar is targeted to employees who are in the Basic, MIP or DC converted plan. It will cover specific details of what lies ahead as a public-school retiree, including healthcare, pension benefits and managing lifetime income.

For employees hired by a Michigan public school for the first time BEFORE July 1, 2010.

Seminars will have a representative available to answer questions.

Not sure which seminar you should attend? Contact Holly: holly@marsprps.com

Dental and Vision Benefits

The MESSA dental and vision benefits plan year from July to June switched to a calendar year starting Jan. 1, 2023. This change allows the dental and vision benefits plan to coincide with the calendar year, matching the MESSA medical benefits format.

Questions? Contact MESSA’s Member Service Center at 800-336-0013

FUN FACTS:

We have hired 83 new staff members for the 22-23 School Year!

Meet some new people - makes working together more fun!

We are looking for staff members who would be interested in helping us recruit future Lincoln employees. We have scheduled to participate at local College and University Career Fairs and would love for Alumni to attend. Please complete this SURVEY if you are interested!

* REMINDER - wearing your badge is mandatory.

* Help us extend the life of your badge by not storing near your cellphone. It seems to deactivate the badges.

* Please keep track of your badge. Consider wearing it on a lanyard and keeping it in a safe place when not at work.

Unfortunately, it cost the district around $10 each to replace. :(

Thank you for your mindfulness!