Employees
News and Announcements
Updated 5/7/12Contents:
- The Links at Lang Farm Corporate Memberships
- Special Pricing for CCSU Employees in Aspire Programs
- Medical Insurance Open Enrollment
- Vermont Quit Network
- Technology Procedure Update
- Course Approval Form Update
- Notice of Privacy Practices
- Your Prescription Drug Coverage and Medicare
- Family, Medical, Parental, and Military Family Leave
- Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination in Employment
- 403b - Universal Availability
The Links at Lang Farm Corporate Memberships
The Links at Lang Farm in Essex is offering 2012 Corporate Golf Memberships to CCSU employees, with prices as low as $819 to $629 per person depending on participation. This is a savings of $241-$431 from their standard adult membership (priced at $1,060)! They are conveniently located in Essex Center. The Corporate Memberships also come with the option of adding an unlimited practice facility pass for those who would like to improve their game. They also have an unlimited golf cart trail pass for those who like to ride in a cart. For more information, please click here. back
Special Pricing for CCSU Employees in Aspire Programs
CCSU is excited to announce special pricing for CCSU employees and their families at EJRP’s new Aspire Community Studio! CCSU families, regardless of residency, may participate in Aspire programs at the low resident rate of $6/class for Zumba, $7/class for Yoga and Fitness, and $8/class for Dance! 10-day Zumba punch cards can also be purchased for $80, allowing you to try out different instructors and class times at your convenience. This new 1,800 square foot aerobics studio is located two minutes down the road from ADL at 39 River Road and has over 30 classes a week, at all hours of the day, with more than 10 instructors! In addition to the reduced pricing, you may also take advantage of 10% off Session 1 classes with the coupon code: CCSU10.
EJRP has planned Zumba sessions with school staff in mind! End your day at school with a dance party that burns over 400 calories an hour! Join Jen McKenzie on Mondays at 4:15, Heather Garrow or Brooke Robbins on Wednesdays at 3:45, or Jen on Fridays at 3:30! If afternoons don’t work for you, there are yoga, fitness and Zumba classes in the morning, mid-day and evening as well!
To take advantage of the reduced pricing you will need to have EJRP do a one-time update to your account to reflect that you are a CCSU employee. If registering online please call EJRP in advance at 878-1375 to have your account updated. If registering by mail or in-person, please write “CCSU” in large letters at the top of your form. For more information about the Aspire Community Studio view the 6-page brochure or watch a 1-minute video about Aspire.
Medical Insurance Open Enrollment
Our next group open enrollment period is July 2012. During an open enrollment period, eligible employees may elect to:
- Enroll in one of our group BC/BS health insurance plans if s/he is not currently enrolled;
- Add eligible dependents who are not currently enrolled; or,
- Change from one BC/BS Plan to another (i.e., JY to VHP). VHP and Comp250 are the only plans available for new enrollment.
If you wish to take advantage of an open enrollment, please contact Sandy Emery to request an enrollment form. Completed enrollment forms must be returned to Human Resources for processing at least 15 days prior to the effective date of coverage. Late enrollments will not be processed until the next available open enrollment date. [In other words, enrollment forms must be returned by June 15th for a July 1st effective date. Completed enrollment forms received after June15th but before July 15th will take effect on August 1st. Completed enrollment forms received after July 15th will not take effect until the subsequent January at the earliest.
If you are unsure which plan you are currently enrolled under or which dependents are enrolled under your policy, please check your BC/BS medical ID card. Below is a guide to determine which plan you are enrolled in:
VHP = Sections 200, 201, 202, 206
Comp 250 = Sections 100, 101, 102, 106
Comp 1000 = Sections 300, 301, 302, 306
JY = Sections 000, 001, 002, 006Attached is the summary comparison of the four plans offered for those who wish to consider changing from one plan to another.
For cost comparison purposes, attached is a chart of the 2012-13 Medical Premiums and Employee Contributions. For those employees who do not wish to make any change do not need to do anything at this time. There will be another open enrollment opportunity in July. Participants may not change their plan more than once in a 12-month period.
Vermont Quit Network
Vermont Department of Health is offering the Vermont Quit Network to help Vermonters quit smoking. You can choose the option that works best for you. The Network offers Quit Online, Quit in Person and Quit by Phone. All these services and more are offered at no charge. Please click here for more information.
Did you know…
- Technology you receive through attendance at a district funded workshop or conference is the property of the district and is subject to CCSU policy (G2E) and procedure (G2E-R)?
- Posting harassing or discriminatory messages about a coworker, supervisor, or student on line or in any public forum (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.) is a violation of the District’s harassment and discrimination policies?
- Sending or retrieving text messages or emails while driving is a violation of district policy/procedure as well as state law?
- Employees should have no expectation of privacy in anything they create, store, send, receive or display using district supplied technology?
For more information about Responsible Use of Technology for Employees, please refer to CCSU Procedure G2E-R, which has been revised effective 11/16/11. Please e-mail any questions to Deb Robbins at drobbins@ccsuvt.org.
Course Approval Form Update
The Course/Professional Leave Approval Form (used for tuition reimbursement requests) has been updated. Click here for a copy of the new form that should be used effective immediately.
The new form includes a place to check if technology is being received by attending the workshop/conference, and if so, what type of technology is received. Since the technology being received would be considered district property, the workshop/conference will only be approved if the technology is on the approved list of technologies that can be supported through the district Technology Department. An approved list of technologies shall be published in the near future.
Notice of Privacy Practices
Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or HIPAA, we are required to distribute a copy of our Privacy Practices annually to those employees participating in our group dental insurance plan. Attached is a copy of the CCSU Notice of Privacy Practices.
Your Prescription Drug Coverage and Medicare
If you or your spouse are age 65 years or older and you are a current participant on our group medical insurance plan, please read the Prescription Drug and Medicare Part D Coverage notice carefully and keep it where you can find it. This notice has information about your current prescription drug coverage with Chittenden Central Supervisory Union and prescription drug coverage available for members and participating dependents with Medicare.
Family, Medical, Parental, and Military Family Leave
- Are you expecting a child (birth or adoption)?
- Do you need to care for a family member with a serious health condition?
- Are you unable to work as a result of your own injury/illness?
- Has your spouse/child/parent been called to active duty?
- Do you need to care for a servicemember with a serious injury or illness?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be eligible for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the Vermont Parental and Family Leave Law (VPFL). For more information about these leaves and how to request leave, please click here.
Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination in Employment
Chittenden Central Supervisory Union (CCSU) is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with state and federal laws, CCSU policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, marital or civil union status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, place of birth, citizenship, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class as defined and required by state or federal laws.
It is also the policy of the CCSU to comply with all relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act (FEPA). The CCSU and its affiliated school districts will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability. Reasonable accommodations shall be made whenever possible for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job, and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on our school district(s), in conformance with state or federal laws.
For additional information related to non-discrimination, please refer to the following documents:
- Policy G1: Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination in Employment
- Equal Employment Opportunity posting requirement
- Procedure G1-R: Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination in Employment
- Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination in Employment Reporting Form (a form to handle complaints)
403(b) Plan – Universal Availability
Whether you are just beginning your career or thinking about retiring, now is the time to plan for your retirement! CCSU offers employees a great opportunity to save for their retirement through a 403(b) Plan. A 403(b) Plan, also known as a tax-sheltered annuity (TSA), is a retirement plan designed for employees of public schools and other tax-exempt organizations that allows employees to save for their retirement by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through voluntary deferrals (i.e. payroll deductions). The CCSU 403(b) Plan is provided through the Vermont State 403(b) Investment Program, which is overseen by the Vermont State Teachers Retirement System (VSTRS). All employees are eligible to participate as long as they invest at least $200/year.
If you are not currently enrolled in the CCSU 403(b) Plan and would like to learn more, please visit our 403(b) Plan website. Those who are currently participating in the CCSU 403(b) Plan need not do anything at this time to continue participation:
Last updated: May 7, 2012 at 10:28 am
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