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Human Resources Newsletter

October 2023

Human Resources Newsletter October 2023

The WCSD HR newsletter strives to celebrate the valuable staff members of the WCSD, inform employees of important HR processes and upcoming dates, and provide useful links and resources to support all employees of the Walnut Creek School District.

October's Top Stories October's Top Stories

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Meet Our New Substitute Teachers

We are fortunate enough to have several new substitute teachers joining our team this year. Our substitutes wanted to me to share that they love when you enter information about your absence directy in Frontline. They love when sub plans are shared that way as well so they can prepare. Please take a moment to click the link below to learn more about some of our new subs.

Meet the 2023-24 New Substitutes
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Employment Eligibility Audit

In the month of October and November Human Resources will be conducting an Employment Eligibility Verification and EEOC Demographics Audit.The reason for this audit is to make sure each employee has an up to date I-9 form and is properly reported to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If your form is in need of updating, HR will send you a list of documents to produce, typically a non-expired Driver's License or Social Security Card. Thank you for your cooperation with this process.

Thankfulness Shoutouts! Thankfulness Shoutouts!

November is the month of thankfulness. In the next HR newsletter I would love to highlight how thankful we are for each other and give our employees the much deserved shout outs. Please take a moment to fill out the single question of: What staff member in WCSD are you thankful for?
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Certificated Unit Reviews

In the month of October HR will be reviewing all all new additions to units for column advancement. If you believe you have a new unit total, please send a reminder email to Kelly. If you do move columns you will receive an offical letter and the change will be reflected on your October paycheck retroactive to 7/01/2023.

As a reminder the whole process for applying units to your salary placement are below.

  1. Fill out the Request for Credit form. This form goes to your supervisor for preapproval of courses.

  2. Take the approved course.

  3. Fill out the Unit Application Form to apply these pre approved units to your form. You will attach any transcripts to this form. (Please do not send transcripts to the DO 😃)

  4. HR will send you a copy of your units worksheet with the units applied to your worksheet.

Welcome New Employees! Welcome New Employees!

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Ashley Enad, Special Day Teacher, Indian Valley

Family:My mom, my dad, and my twin brother

Education: Saint Mary's College of California.

Favorite Color: Purple or Blue

Favorite Food:Sushi

Favorite Hobby: Stunting, Playing the Piano or Ukulele, and Baking

Why are you excited about working for WCSD? As a new first-year teacher, I am excited to be apart of a school district that places a high value on creating a positive learning environment for students. I am also excited to be apart of a supportive and collaborative team of teachers and staff that will help contribute to my growth and success as an educator.

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Madilyne Cragin, Elementary Teacher, Buena Vista

Family:My immediate family consists of myself, my mother Rebecca, my father Chris, and my 17 year old brother Mac.

Education:High School: Las Lomas, Undergraduate: San Francisco State with a major in Liberal Studies (emphasis in teaching), Credentialing Program: Saint Mary’s College of California, and I am currently completing my masters in teaching at Saint Mary’s

Fun Fact: I have never broken a bone (not for lack of trying)

Favorite Food: anything with cheese or potatoes!

Favorite Color: Green

Why are you excited about working for WCSD? I was a student in the WCSD for most of my education and am excited to be apart of a community that has had such a large impact on mine and my loved ones lives. Working in the WCSD has been a dream of mine for quite some time and I am looking forward to actualizing that dream this year!

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Jennifer Farrar, Middle School Teacher, WCI

Education:Alameda High School, UC Davis - Ecology

Pets: Border Collie named Rocky

Fun Fact: I brought my pet baby donkey, Tabasco, to show and tell in 1st grade

Favorite Hobby: Hiking/ Trail Running

Favorite Food: Thai food, Salads and chocolate chip cookies

Favorite Color: Blue

Why are you excited about working for WCSD? I am excited to work with an incredible team of teachers, collaborating together to make science come alive!

If you are a new employee and have not filled out the new employee survey please fill it out HERE.

Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I change my name ?

If you are in need of a name change you must provide an updated social security card to HR. Once your name is changes in the payroll system we are able to update other databases.
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What is bereavement leave and how do I access it?

Bereavement leave is available to all employees. A death in the immediate family of an employee shall entitle employees to a leave of absence not to exceed three (3) days, or five (5) days (if over 300 miles of travel is required). No deduction shall be made from the salary of such employee. To access this leave please notify your supervisor in advance, when possible, and enter your absence in Frontline with the reason: Bereavement.
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Where can I find information about maternity and paternity leaves?

If you are pregnant or looking for more information regarding maternity/paternity leaves, you can view the WCSD Maternity Leave Handbook.
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