Important Announcement: The Compass Has Moved to SharePoint

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We are excited to announce that the Compass, our trusted source for employee news and updates, has been relocated to SharePoint, our internal employee intranet. This move allows us to better serve our staff by providing a more secure and centralized platform for accessing important information.

For Our Employees:

To continue accessing the Compass, simply head over to SharePoint! If you’re not already logged in to Microsoft, you’ll be prompted to do so using your employee credentials. You’ll find all the familiar content and more right on the SharePoint landing page. If you need help logging in, please follow the steps in this guide: ACPS Intranet (SharePoint) Login Steps. If you experience any technical difficulties, you can also call the ACPS Service Desk at 434-975-9444. For assistance with navigating the new Compass layout, feel free to email the Compass editor.

For Public Visitors:

Please note that with this relocation, the Compass is no longer publicly accessible. We appreciate your interest in our news and updates, but this change means that only employees with the appropriate credentials can access the content. For public information about our school district, including news and updates, please visit the school division’s main website at k12albemarle.org.

We thank you for your understanding and continued support as we strive to enhance our employee communication and services.

Important Update on Workers’ Compensation Claims Processing

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Since mid-June, our workers’ compensation insurance company, UnitedHeartland, has been dealing with a cybersecurity incident. To manage this, they have shut down their business systems, which likely will remain offline through early August. The outage affects the processing and communication timelines for workers’ compensation claims.

UnitedHeartland has conducted an extensive investigation with forensic and IT experts and confirmed that no customer data was accessed or taken during the security breach.

Despite these challenges, your workers’ compensation claims and care will continue. Please follow these steps to ensure you receive the necessary assistance if you experience a work-related injury: Continue reading

Schedule a Free Consultation With a Nationwide Retirement Specialist Aug. 5-9

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The sooner you start planning for retirement, the easier it can be, so let’s get started! Schedule a free 30-minute virtual consultation with one of our Nationwide consultants to learn more about Albemarle County’s 457(b) deferred compensation plan. Through a 457(b) plan, you can contribute to your account each pay period; invest that money so it can potentially grow into a lot more; and use tools to monitor your account and make adjustments as needed.

Appointments are set aside for ACPS employees August 5-9! To schedule, scan the QR code in the flyer below or visit https://bit.ly/ACVA457. Continue reading

Mary Baldwin School of Education Info Session – Aug. 1

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Mary Baldwin University (MBU) will offer a virtual information session to share graduate and undergraduate asynchronous programs tailored for the working individual. If you are seeking a course or courses for recertification, an initial endorsement or license, are on a provisional, or desire an additional area of endorsement such as Reading or Gifted Education, this session will provide information about MBU’s School of Education offerings. Coursework taken at MBU at the graduate level may be applied to specific MEd degrees.

Join the virtual MBU information session: Continue reading

You’re Invited: Paramount Teacher Reception – Aug. 7

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The Paramount Theater cordially invites you to attend their annual Teacher Reception on Wednesday, August 7, from 4:30 to 6:30 in the evening. Meet and greet fellow educators, preview the 2024-25 arts education season, and learn about using The Paramount Theater as a classroom resource. All ACPS employees are welcome!

Planning to attend? Please RSVP to Cathy von Storch at 434-293-1000 or cathyvonstorch@theparamount.net. Continue reading

New Degree Change Process

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Human Resources (HR) is excited to announce a new process for updating employee salaries based on educational degree level. This initiative aligns with our commitments to recognize and reward the professional development of our team members and to utilize ADP to streamline processes.

What This Means for You

Effective July 11, 2024, a new process for updating salaries for employees who have obtained a higher educational degree will be completed in the HRIS system, ADP. This change aims to ensure that your dedication to furthering your education is acknowledged and appropriately compensated through an efficient and organized process. Continue reading

Back to School Bash on Aug. 10 – Volunteers Needed!

Each year, Albemarle County Public Schools and Charlottesville City Schools join forces with several community organizations to offer free school supplies and backpacks to families in need. This year’s Back to School Bash will be held on Saturday, August 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ting Pavilion in Downtown Charlottesville.

In order to make this special event a success for our families, we need volunteers! Continue reading

Start Planning Your Retirement Now! Nationwide Is Offering Free Virtual Consultations July 15-19!

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The sooner you start planning for retirement, the easier it can be, so let’s get started! Schedule a free 30-minute virtual consultation with one of our Nationwide consultants to learn more about Albemarle County’s 457(b) deferred compensation plan. Through a 457(b) plan, you can contribute to your account each pay period; invest that money so it can potentially grow into a lot more; and use tools to monitor your account and make adjustments as needed.

Appointments are set aside for ACPS employees July 15-19! To schedule, scan the QR code in the flyer below or visit https://bit.ly/ACVA457. Continue reading

Slots Still Open in Our July Mental Health First Aid Trainings!

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Are you interested in helping support students experiencing mental health challenges? Mental Health First Aid helps individuals assist someone who is experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help.

ACPS is excited to offer three Mental Health First Aid training opportunities this month, available to all staff! Slots still remain in all three courses:

  • Monday, July 22 | 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 14 of 30 slots open
  • Wednesday, July 24 | 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 21 of 30 slots open
  • Thursday, July 25 | 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 23 of 30 slots open
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