Did you know??

• Preventive care is covered 100%
• MD Live (for PPO500 or PPO HSA members) – MD Live is virtual visits – this is for non-emergency medical care without leaving your couch.  View more information at MDLive.com/bcbsil
• Prescription Savings tips

o   Ask your doctor about the option for generic vs. brand

o   GoodRX.com – helpful website to view costs around your area for the prescriptions you are taking, and coupons!

o   Ask about free samples from your doctor or manufacturer rebates

o   Mail order prescriptions (see your plan for specifics)

• Blue Access for Members – register at bcbsil.com

o   Access to Well onTarget – helpful wellness website; you can even earn points to purchase merchandise!

o   Access to your Explanation of Benefits (EOB)

o   You can also view estimate costs for a medical service (PPO and PPO HSA members)

o   Search for network providers

o   View Blue365 Discounts

• To view more information about this benefit or other benefits, please go to the Employee Portal.  Once you have logged in, go to BenefitsàHelpful Benefit Documents

 

 

Questions? Email benefits2@psd202.org

 

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IEA Ethnic Minority & Emerging Leadership Training (EMELT) – Springfield, Nov. 9-11

Registration for the IEA Ethnic Minority & Emerging Leadership Training is now open! This series of workshops is geared to helping ethnic minority and emerging leaders in our state understand IEA structure, the resources at your disposal, the skills you need to increase association involvement, and assist you in developing a personal plan of action for long-term development and participation in the association. You will also refine your organizational skills, develop your problem solving abilities, broaden your knowledge of education issues, and develop strategies that benefit your local organizations, schools, and communities. Hurry! Registration ends Oct. 31!  Register today!

 

Reminder: IEA One Conference – Oak Brook, Oct. 12-13

• • This is an excellent conference which offers a wide variety of sessions and, while targeting ESP, IEA-R and Higher Ed. The conference is open to all categories of IEA members.
  • Register for the conference for $20 person! Attendees can register for both the conference and hotel rooms on the IEA website.
  • Early registration is $20 per person and closes on Oct. 1. On-site registration is $30 per person. Register online and choose pay by check for the fee then email Juanita Samms at jsammspass202@gmail.com with your confirmation number so we can pay your fee all at the same time for all attendees.
  • The hotel room block closes September 21.
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  Negotiations Committee Application

We are now accepting applications for the PASS Negotiation Team for the upcoming contract negotiations.

Negotiations usually take place during the work day. In the past we have negotiated at the Village Hall or the District Offices. The district gives us release time so you will not have to use any sick, personal, or vacation time.

Completed application forms should be sent electronically in a Word doc to Jennifer Peil at jennifer.peil@sbcglobal.net  by September 25, 2018. See below for the application form.

Applicants will be notified by September 28, 2018 with their interview date.  All interviews will take place the week of October 1, 2018 at Plainfield Academy after work hours.

Candidates will be notified of their selection to the team no later than October 12, 2018.

If selected as a Negotiation Team Member or alternate* your attendance is expected at the following:

• Team Dinner (date to be determined)
• Weekly Team Meetings throughout the school year until contract is settled (day to be determined by team)
• Various meetings in buildings as assigned

*Alternates will participate in weekly meetings as able, but will only go to the table if a team member resigns their position or if needed by the team.  Attendance is expected for all meetings listed above.

 Additional questions can be directed to any PASS officer.

 All applications must be received no later than 4:00 pm on September 25, 2018.

  JoAnne Clemans

President, PASS

Paraprofessional

Plainfield Academy

23930 W. Lockport St.

Plainfield, IL 60544

(815)439-5521 wk

(815)210-6349 cell

 

   Negotiations Committee Application

 Name ___________________________________________

 School__________________Position__________________

Years in District 202  ______

 

Why do you want to be on our Negotiations Team?

 

 

What skills/qualities do you have that will make you a good candidate for our Negotiations Team?

 

 

What relevant knowledge/experience could you bring to our Negotiations Team? (committees, contracts, budgets, scheduling, etc.)

 

 Interviews will be held the week of October 1^st after 4:00 pm.  You will be notified by October 12^th if you have been selected as a member of the team. Please be prepared to spend approximately 15-20 minutes talking with the PASS Executive Board.

 

Friends,

For all of our NEW staff (and a reminder for our veteran staff), area businesses frequently offer us program discounts, service discounts etc. for staff. For example, I just added one today for a local chiropractor offering a discount on your first visit.

We post all of these on the District 202 Intranet under “Employee Incentives” which is in the left-side column on the front page.

Please check here regularly for new ways to save some money.

Thanks, and enjoy!

Tom Hernandez

Director of Community Relations

FOIA Officer

(815) 577-4008 (desk)

(815) 514-5409 (cell)

tahernan@psd202.org