Annual Sick Leave Buy Back Opportunity

It's that time of year again when you may have the opportunity to buy back your 2015 unused sick leave.  To be eligible to buy back your unused sick leave you must have a balance of at least 60 days sick leave as of the end of 2015.  Here are some SLBB Commonly Asked Questions that may be helpful in making your decision to buy back or not.  If you are eligible, and choose to take advantage of this benefit, please return the SLBB Application Form to Payroll by January 31, 2016. This policy is in accordance with WAC 392-136-015.

You May Receive a Form 1095C in January

Your payroll department has been working hard to get ready for new reporting requirements to stay in compliance with the Affordable Care Act.  Please be aware that you may receive a form 1095C in January, which reports your medical benefit status with the district. This new form will be in addition to your normal W2 form.  You may also receive a form 1095B from your medical insurance provider.  Both these forms are to be used when filing your 2015 IRS taxes.  Please consult your tax adviser if you have questions on how to report these forms.

December 2nd Snow Day - Make Up on March 11

Our first snow day of the school year on Wednesday, December 2nd will be made up on Friday, March 11.  Since Dec 2nd was an early release day, the make up day on Friday, the 11th will also be an early release day.  Please leave the December 2nd date blank on your time sheet. (Year round employees are to report to work or take emergency leave if unable to make it in due to unsafe road conditions.) If you have questions, please don't hesitate to email Cyndi or Becky in Payroll.

Local People Helping Local People Since 1946

Would you like to give back to your community?  Giving to the Camas-Washougal Community Chest is an easy and efficient way to help people in need in your home town. You can either set up payroll deduction for a one time donation or an ongoing monthly deduction.  Please click here for more information on how community chest benefits your community.  To fill out a simple payroll deduction form click here.

Help Save a Tree With Our GO GREEN Campaign....

..... and get rid of a little clutter too.  Can't keep track of where you filed your last pay stub? Here's the solution......GO PAPERLESS!  With Employee Access you can view and print your pay stubs any time and anywhere.  If you would like to opt in for a paperless pay stub,  go to the  online form here click Submit, and your done!  If you're not sure what your Employee Access login is, contact your HR Department and we'll be glad to help.

Last chance to enroll in LifeMap Voluntary life insurance with no health questions asked!

Thursday, October 15^th is the last day to enroll for this voluntary additional life insurance with no health questions asked!  You can still enroll after this date but you will be required to answer health history questions that could limit your life insurance benefit.  This is for additional voluntary life only. You have been automatically enrolled in the mandatory $10,000 policy. If you choose to increase your life policy, please submit the enrollment form to Payroll no later than 4pm on the 15^th.

Are you interested in learning more about your voluntary benefits? Find out how!

Your American Fidelity representative will be available at your building this month to give you more information on what voluntary benefits you are eligible to sign up for. 

A sign up sheet will be posted for a personal meeting with the rep on the building scheduled date.

Voluntary benefits available to you include:

Short term disability

Long term disability

Cancer insurance

Life insurance

Accidental death & dismemberment

403B (tax deferred retirement savings)

Flexible spending accounts (tax exempt medical spending accounts)

Health Savings Account (tax exempt medical savings accounts) *High Ded Medical Plan Only

These voluntary benefits are offered at an added cost to you and the premium will be an additional deduction from your pay.

Here’s a quick reminder of your Sick Leave Board Policy

Just a quick reminder that according to your Board Policy #5401, if you are requesting an absence of more than five days, a doctor’s note could be required before you can return to work.  In the case of any type of absence of more than five days, a paper absence form in addition to your AESOP absence request should be filled out at your building and sent to HR for approval.  Thanks for your help in making sure your HR department is aware of your absence needs.

Would you like to know more about your Family Medical Leave Rights?

In some of your absence instances, you may qualify for FMLA. Board Policy #5404 details the types of leave that may qualify for FMLA. If you would like to know more about your rights to FMLA, we have provided a link to the United States Department of Labor fact sheet page for your perusal.  In the case of an absence that qualifies for FMLA,  if you have filled out an absence request form, your HR department will send you a letter with your rights to FMLA that details what this means to you.

CALLING ALL STAFF!

Please help us get the word out that we are in desperate need of qualified substitutes in all areas of the district, including; para-educator, food service, teacher, bus driver, and custodian.  If you know someone who would like to work but does not want to be tied down to a permanent position, and loves working with the kids, please tell them to check out the school district website for substitute applications.

Open Enrollment Ends on September 18th at 4pm!

Any changes to your medical, dental, and vision plans will need to be received in our Human Resources Department before 4pm on Friday September 18th. 

Your Vision Premium was Reduced!

Your vision plan administration has moved from the previous administrator AON Hewitt to the new administrator Metlife with a $6.11 reduction in the rate from last year!

What does this mean to you?  You do not have to do anything if you are not making any changes to your vision coverage.
  
If you do wish to make changes to your vision dependent coverage,

NEW! $10,000 Group Life Insurance

Your benefits committee team worked together this year to provide all staff with a group $10,000 life insurance plan as part of your mandatory benefits package.
The cost is just $1.25 per month and comes out of your state allocation for insurance premiums.
Please complete the beneficiary form provided here for your new life insurance policy and return to your District Office HR Department.
For more information on your $10,000 life insurance policy and how you can add a voluntary increase in coverage, please click here.

Not sure who you have covered on your plans?

We strongly encourage you to verify the dependents who are covered on your plans during your open enrollment period even if you are not planning on making any changes. 

Mark the date for your Benefits Fair!

Be sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming Benefits Fair August 26th at 3:30 pm held in the Washougal High School Commons.  

Get to know, or reacquainted with, all that is available to you as a WSD Employee!  Enter drawings for fabulous prizes, and of course.... all the fun and useful giveaways!

Open Enrollment Begins August 26, 2015

If you need to make any changes, additions, or deletions to your medical insurance plan now is the time to start thinking about it. Your open enrollment period is from August 26, 2015 through September 18, 2015. 

For information on what benefits are available and the costs, you can pick up a 2015-16 Benefits Guide  at the Benefits Fair on August 26 at 3:30 pm in the Washougal HS Commons.