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Employee Retirement System (ERS) Summer Enrollment
Prepare now for ERS Summer Enrollment, July 28–Aug. 22, by logging into the ERS Web site. Once there, you can:
- Update your phone number, mailing address and e-mail address
- Update dependent and beneficiary personal information
- View a summary of your current benefits
Good news for members during the 2008–2009 plan year:
- Health Select rates will not increase
- Optional benefit rates will not increase
- Dental HMO rates will not increase
- Dental indemnity plan rates will increase by only 5 percent
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Caremark Selected to Manage Pharmacy Benefits
ERS has named Caremark as the new pharmacy/prescription plan administrator beginning Sept. 1, 2008. This change will affect Health Select participants as follows:
- Plan deductible and co-pays will remain the same
- Members can still use their current retail pharmacy with new ID card
Remaining prescription refills will transfer from Medco to Caremark unless prohibited by federal law. ERS will work closely with both companies to assure a smooth transition. Look for detailed information on this change via e-mail soon.
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Building a Better Work Environment
First Brown Bag Series Starts July 11
Organizational Development (Org/Dev) announces its pilot “brown bag” series entitled Building a Better Work Environment. This initial group of programs is open to employees of the District Office, District Service Center, El Centro and LeCroy Center.
Each of the seven sessions will meet from 11:30 a.m–1 p.m. in the District Office conference room. Bring your own lunch; drinks and informational handouts will be provided. Since class size is limited to 25 participants, e-mail Charles Ruiz to reserve your space no later than a week before each session.
Org/Dev facilitators and their topics include:
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Facilitator |
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Laugh for Your Life |
Friday, July 11 |
Rhonda Jackson |
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Coaching |
Friday, July 18 |
Yolanda Nolan |
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Green in the Workplace |
Thursday, July 24 |
Heather Morrison |
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Professional Boundaries in the Workplace |
Friday, Aug. 1 |
Phillip Ortiz |
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Maneuvering the District Web Site |
Friday, Aug. 15 |
Charles Ruiz |
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Stress Management |
Friday, Aug. 22 |
Alacia Edwards |
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Professional Attire |
Friday, Aug. 29 |
Crystal Cooks |
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Upcoming Professional Development Events
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Event
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Date
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Location & Times
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| Service Leadership Training |
Friday, July 11 |
BJP Room 2002 / 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Service Leadership Training |
Friday, Aug. 8 |
BJP Room 2002 / 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| New Employee Orientation |
Thursday, Sept. 12 |
BJP Room 1530 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Human Resources A-Z |
Thursday, Oct. 23 |
BJP Room 1530 / 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
For more information on training/educational programs, visit the Organizational Development Web site or call 214-860-5944.
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HR Announcements
- Starting in July, employees will be able to view their own vacation and sick leave balances on the eConnect Employees Menu. By early fall, this option will replace the monthly paper leave-balance sheet. Watch your e-mail for the districtwide launch!
- DCCCD job descriptions are once again on the district Human Resources (HR) Web site.
- HR wants your comments and opinions on current policies, procedures and practices. Full-time employees will soon receive an e-mail invitation to provide confidential feedback through an online survey. Please contact one of the HR Strategic Planning Committee members if you have questions about this process:
- Ray Attner or Terri Edrich (BHC)
- Cynthia Brown (CVC)
- Sarah Oglesby (ECC)
- Cyndi Wineinger or Fay Guy (EFC)
- Willie Neal (MVC)
- Ella Barber (NLC)
- Diane Graifemberg (RLC)
- Ellen Benson (DO)
- Luis Camacho (DO)
- Dawn Segroves (DO)
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Dr. Andrew “Fast Ball” Jones, vice chancellor of Educational Affairs, and LaShonda “Outta the Park” Green, vice president of District Office PSSA, compete in The Ballpark @ 701 event June 20.