RCS Employee Insider - November 11, 2016

Payroll changes in November and December because of holidays

As usual, there are a few changes to payroll dates in November and December because of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. 

In November, teachers normally paid on the 20th of the month will be paid Nov. 18. Administrators normally paid on the 26th will be paid Nov. 22.

In December, all teachers and administrators will be paid Dec. 16. The only day that will be off schedule for classified employees will be Dec. 29 instead of Dec. 30. 

Payroll will resume the normal schedule in January.

PLEASE READ: Deadline to verify new dependents is Dec. 1

If you added a dependent (eligible spouse or child) to your insurance for 2017, who was not enrolled in 2016, please read the following:

As stated in the Annual Enrollment guide, the deadline to provide eligibility documentation for dependent(s) added to benefits during Annual Enrollment is Dec. 1, 2016.

This is required ONLY for dependents who are not currently covered on a medical, dental and/or vision plan in 2016, but added to a medical, dental, and/or vision plan for 2017.

Attached is a list of acceptable documents for verification. The eligibility documentation should be sent to the Risk Management Department, attention Erica Holland. Erica’s contact information is [email protected] or fax number is 615-867-4602. Please ensure that any financial information or social security numbers are removed from any documents sent via electronic means.

Please remember, failure to provide required eligibility documentation by Dec. 1, 2016will result in denial of benefits for new dependents enrolled during Annual Enrollment, as described above.

ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION LIST.pdf 

Pre-retirement seminar for employees scheduled for Jan. 19

The Rutherford County Retired Teachers Association is hosting a Pre-Retirement Seminar for employees of any education system on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, from 4:30-6 p.m. at North Boulevard Church of Christ, 1112 North Rutherford Boulevard, Murfreesboro.  To attend this free seminar, you must make a reservation in order for them to have the needed materials for you.  A reservation may be made from now through Monday, Jan. 16, by email to [email protected]. Please leave your name and the name of the school system.

This year’s presenter will be Brian Huffman with the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System.  Also, a representative from the Social Security Administration will present general information concerning Social Security benefits for retirees. Any employee, who will retire under the state retirement plan, whether or not he/she is a member of TEA, will learn information that will prove to be beneficial in making decisions concerning retirement.

When you arrive for the seminar, you will need to enter the side door marked "Fellowship Kitchen" on the north side of the church.  Please arrive between 4 -4:30 p.m. to sign-in. The seminar will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m.

In case of severe weather conditions, please check Rutherford County Retired Teachers website, www.rcrta.org, for information concerning cancellation of the seminar.

Central hosting community chess tournament Dec. 3

Central Magnet School is hosting the Middle Tennessee Scholastic Championship Chess Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Each RCS school is invited to promote this exciting tournament among their students. The tournament is an opportunity for both experienced and beginning chess players. Please see the attached flyer for details. MidTnTourn2016.pdf