Throughout the spring semester, the Employee Voice and Action Committee (EVAAC) has been evaluating several issues related to working conditions for ACPS employees. At this point, we would like to share an update on our work pertaining to personal leave, which is earned by 10- and 11-month employees. (This should not be confused with annual leave, which is earned by 12-month employees.) In addition to sharing this update, we are asking 10- and 11-month employees for input to guide our next steps. Continue reading
Summer 2023 Online Professional Learning at W&M SURN
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The William & Mary School-University Resource Network (SURN) has published their summer 2023 online professional learning opportunities, open to practicing K-12 teachers. For more information, view their Summer 2023 Flyer or visit the Online Professional Learning at SURN web page.
Nationwide 457b Deferred Compensation Plan: Virtual Consultations Available May 8-12
Our Nationwide Retirement Specialist, Lynn Robinette, is available for individual virtual consultations on an ongoing basis, but each month, she reserves a week of appointment openings for Albemarle County employees. Appointments are available this May 8-12!
The Nationwide 457b Deferred Compensation Plan is available to ACPS employees who wish to save additional money toward retirement through pre-tax payroll deductions. Employees can schedule a time to learn more about the 457b Plan, enroll, review their existing account, make changes, and consolidate other retirement assets into the plan. Continue reading
Revised 2023-24 School Year Calendar
At their meeting on April 27, 2023, the Albemarle County School Board approved revisions to the 2023-24 school year calendar. To accommodate the presidential primary on March 5, 2024, and in an effort to make some additional improvements, the revised calendar includes the following changes: Continue reading
Introducing TeleCompCare, a New Workers’ Comp Program
Human Resources is pleased to announce a new program within our workers’ compensation and safety department: TeleCompCare, a nurse triage/telemedicine program that offers an innovative solution for injured workers to get immediate, appropriate care when a workplace injury occurs. TeleCompCare is available 24/7/365—24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! Click the images below to explore the program, its benefits, and the TeleCompCare workflow: Continue reading
DPLC Schedule for April 28
ACPS Educators: We are excited to see you this Friday, April 28, when we will host our final Division Professional Learning Community (DPLC) meetings of the 2022-23 school year. In addition to engaging in conversations focused on supporting student learning, we will reserve time during this session for teachers to provide feedback. Click here to access the schedule for the day.
Elementary Teachers: Continue reading
Mark Your Calendar: Free Concert on May 2!
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You are cordially invited to attend the 2023 spring concert of the Albemarle County Concert Band at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2. This free event will be held at Burley Middle School. Please join us! Continue reading