A few times a year, you will receive an employee-only newsletter with information and links to help you keep up with insurance, wellness programs, tax information, and training requirements. Hopefully you will find this "one stop shopping" format helpful.
Open Enrollment for Insurance

Open enrollment is now under way and runs through Friday, September 23, 2016 for all benefit eligible employees (30 hrs or more) .  It's your annual opportunity to review your benefit options and choose the plans that best fit your needs for the coming year.


WHAT CAN I DO DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT?
  •    Enroll, change or drop medical coverage
  •    Add, change or drop dependents
     
    If you are going to make a change or enroll for the first time, please complete the enrollment form. If you have questions, please contact Julie Willeck at 213-2090. 

Flu Vaccine: September 20th and 21st
With influenza season just around the corner, flu shots will be offered at the following locations: 

Tuesday, Sept. 20 - High School (hallway by the PAC) from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and Primary (back of the gym) from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Wednesday, Sept. 21 - District Office Boardroom from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and Taylors Falls (lunchroom) from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

You can bring the whole family - flu shots will be given to those 3 years old and up. There will be no flu mist this year. You will need to complete a consent form and bring your health insurance card, along with a copy of your card, to the clinic.
You can get a shot even if you are not employed by the district or not covered under the school's insurance plan. BCBS, HealthPartners, Medica, and Preferred One will be accepted.  You can also pay $35 cash for a flu shot (no checks or credit cards will be accepted). 

YMCA Membership Benefit

Chisago Lakes School District is a corporate member of the YMCA. You can join any YMCA and get an additional $15.00 per month if you go 12 times or more per month. This is in addition to the $20.00 per month fitness incentive that is offered through the school district's health insurance with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Just bring your ID badge or a check stub to the YMCA when you enroll. If you are already a member of the YMCA and are not getting your $15.00 per month discount, please let the YMCA know and contact Heide Miller - 213-2010 or by email . 

Employee Right to Know and Bloodborne Pathogen Training:
If you did not take and turn in a paper copy of the test on the District Staff Day, August 24th, then you need to take the online test.  The test is MANDATORY and the deadline is October 31, 2016. Please follow the link  to take the test. Find your name in the pull-down list, enter your employee number as your password, take both tests, print copies of the certificates and send to Mary Konobeck at the district office.

FitBit Challenge:  If you participated in the Fitbit Challenge, the $200 contribution to your HSA or single purpose VEBA will happen by your November 30, 2016 paycheck. There will be another Fitbit challenge in February 2017. Watch for more details in the December Employee newsletter. 

Lane Change Deadline:  If you have 15 credits for a lane change and you have not contacted Heide Miller via phone at 213-2010 or via email, please do so by Sept 15. Half year lane changes are due on January 15, 2017. 

Family Status Change?  If you have experienced a Family Status Change (change in legal marital status, change of address), please email Julie Willeck in Human Resources to update your employee records.

Safety Tips: 
  • As you walk, keep an eye on the ground/floor in front of you
  • Never bend at the waist and lift the box up with your back. Keep your upper body straight and  parallel with your lower legs. Grab the item and push up with your legs, not with your back.
  • Never jerk your body around when lifting.