Don't lose money: Wellness screening deadline Sept. 30

If your hire date is on or before July 31, 2016, and you participate in the medical plan, the 2016 online health risk assessment and 2016 fasting biometric screening data is due to Cigna by Sept. 30, 2016. Employees and spouses covered on an active medical policy through Rutherford County Government must complete both steps or receive a $300 payroll deduction beginning January 2017.

Exemptions: Employees hired on 8/1/16 or later are exempt for the 2016 deadline. Rutherford County retirees covered on retiree medical plans are exempt from this program.   

• Does Cigna have my data? Use the following attached instructions to get confirmation you are complete. Confirm Cigna points 2016.pdf 
• I can’t answer my security questions. How do I get my password reset? Call 1-855-221-0273. 
• Can I walk in at MedPoint for the bio screen? Please see the attached flyer for extended hours. EXTENDED HOURS.pdf 
• How long does it take my points to populate at mycigna.com? Please allow 14 days from the day you get your blood draw to the day your point shows on the incentive awards page. Points are updated on weekly data feeds.
• What do I do if I need more help? Contact Daniel Puckett at [email protected] or call 615-898-7715 ext. 7726

Free school supplies! United Way's Teacher Resource Fair Aug. 25

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties will once again host its annual Teacher Resource Fair, which will include access to more than 20 vendors, community resources and a free school supply giveaway. 

The event will be held at Embassy Suites on Aug. 25 from 4-6 p.m. Teachers must show a valid school ID to receive free school supplies. 

BEP Minigrant applications available Sept. 1, deadline Oct. 13

BEP Nissan Teacher Minigrant Award applications will be available Sept. 1 for teachers working in Rutherford County Schools. Applications complete with program guidelines may be submitted online at rutherfordbep.org.  To be considered, all grant applications must be received by the BEP Foundation by 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2016.

Feed the Children store offering supplies to all RCS teachers 

The Feed the Children Teacher Store (310 Tech Park Drive, LaVergne) opened for shopping Aug. 9. The store is open Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. and the last teacher will be allowed in at 4:45 p.m. 

Eligible teachers will be issued a black logo "Feed the Children" bag for use this year for supplies. Boxes will be available for books and they have set up a taping area located in the warehouse adjacent to the inventory of books. 

Teachers must be full-time classroom teachers to participate.  The below shopping guidelines will be strictly adhered to and enforced by Feed the Children staff. All areas behind the yellow ropes are restricted. Moving beyond this area creates potential safety risks and inventory concerns. Teachers are required to weigh all of their products and load themselves. 

As always, Feed the Children staff will be present to answer any questions teachers may have during the shopping experience. However, teachers must make arrangements to transport chosen supplies to their vehicle. Also, as a reminder, if students are out of school on any particular day then the Teacher Store is closed. All counties are available to shop on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Product will not be held for return pick up.

• All teachers are encouraged to complete their shopping inside the store before they enter the warehouse.  This helps to keep both areas from being congested.
• Teachers need to keep all of their selected items together with them until ready to check out (this will help to keep the checkout line from being log jammed).
• Books – there is not a limit on the number of books that you can select. Boxes are available for use to pack books.
• Chairs and other large items not on a pallet will have to be loaded by each individual (two wheel dollies will be supplied).
• Office Furniture - large files cabinets and desks will be brought to your vehicle if they are still on a pallet but teachers must load them.
• All teachers need to have their ID badges with them to shop.  They will be turned away if they do not present their badge. (If your school does not have ID badges, we will accept a Tennessee driver’s license). RCS has sent school rosters to FTC, but the rosters may not have all late hires listed. Be prepared to present your school ID.