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District News:
Early Resignation/Retirement Notification Incentive:
Any licensed teacher who has worked for more than two years in USD 253 and is planning to resign or retire at the end of the school year is eligible to receive an early notification stipend. A written resignation or retirement notice must be submitted to the Director of Human Resources. Stipends will be awarded according to the timetable below at the end of the contract year. See the master contract for more information.
Written notification received by:
- November 1st would receive $750
- December 1st would receive $500
- January 1st would receive $250
Student and Family Resources Clothing Drive:
Student and Family Resources is collecting donations for the annual clothing drive. Please bring new or clean, gently used children’s clothing items to the Flinthills Mall, back entrance by the theater during October. Thank you for your donation and for helping serve the students and families of our district. If you have questions, please Contact Heather Wagner at heather.wagner@usd253.net.
Employee Assistance Program:
As a USD 253 employee, you are able to utilize resources provided by New Directions through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Additionally, New Directions offers a variety of free online webinars for all employees. If you or a family member are experiencing any stress or heightened emotions due to events in our world, please contact the EAP support line at 833-848-1764 or log onto the New Directions website and use the code usd253.
October Newsletter
District Events:
KPERS Pre-Retirement Presentation:
October 17, 2024, 6:00 PM at Mary Herbert Education Center, Rm 112
Schedule for Staff ID Photos:
As a reminder, all staff should have their photo taken on school picture day so you will have a 2024-2025 Staff ID. Please plan to have your photo taken while Interstate Studios is in your building. Your Staff ID badge will also get you and a guest in free, to home events. If you need an ID badge before your 2024-2025 badge is available, please contact community.relations@usd253.net to schedule a time for an individual badge to be made.
- Jones ECDC, October 16
- William Allen White Elementary, October 23
Staff Flu Shot Schedule:
The district will once again be offering flu shots. If you are interested in getting a flu shot please complete the pre-registration form and turn it in to the school/department where you will be receiving the shot.
Helpful reminders:
- You must fill out a pre-registration form and return it to the school nurse of the school where you are receiving your flu shot.
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Completed forms should be submitted a day before the scheduled flu shot date. Click here for a pre-registration form
- Staff and their family members ages 9 years and older are eligible to receive their flu shot.
- Private insurance and Medicare are accepted; Medicaid is not accepted.
- Cash payments are not accepted as going elsewhere such as Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS would be less expensive.
- The high-dose flu shot for those 65 + will not be offered.
- You may sign up at another location besides your school. If you do, please contact that school to get on their sign-up list.
- Remember to wear short sleeves on the day of your flu shot.
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