Drivers License Requirement for Travel Stipend

All SISD employees that are currently receiving a travel stipend or drive a district vehicle as part of their regular job duties are required to have a copy of their valid driver’s license on file with the Department of Human Resources. The Department of Human Resources will send reminders to employees before their driver’s license expires to allow time for renewal. Please ensure that you provide a copy of your updated valid driver’s license to The Department of Human Resources before the given deadline in the expiration reminder you receive.

CIGNA

Cigna and Tenet Healthcare have reached an agreement on a new commercial contract. This means you will continue to benefit from Cigna’s in-network rates when you receive care at a Tenet facility or from a Tenet provider.

In anticipation of the contract potentially ending, Tenet facilities and providers were removed from Cigna’s online provider directories. It will take some time to restore them, but rest assured that Tenet’s in-network status is intact. Cigna customer service advocates are prepared to help 24X7.

If you have any questions, please call Cigna customer service at 1.800.244.6224.

Thank you the Benefits Team.

Substitutes

Until further notice, please direct all substitute and AESOP questions to:

Beth Gonzales Elva Chavez.915.937.0239 915.937.0040agonza77@sisd.net echave1626@sisd.net

Job Fair for Certified Teachers

The Socorro ISD will host a job fair on Thursday, January 31, 2019, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the District Service Center, 12440 Rojas Dr., El Paso, TX 79928. We are currently looking for certified teachers for all grade levels. Qualified applicants are invited to SISD’s Job Fair. Applicants should bring their resume, Texas Teacher Certificate and be prepared for the opportunity to meet and interview with school principals.

Socorro Independent School District

HUMAN RESOURCES MONTHLYJanuary 2019

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Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law in its employment practices or in providing education services, activities, and programs, including career and technical education (vocational programs). For additional information regarding Socorro Independent School District’s policy of nondiscrimination contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (915) 937-0201, 12440 Rojas Dr., El Paso, TX 79928.

Important Time Clock Reminders: Time Clock Supervisors

Please remember that all missing punches, conflicting shifts and approvals need to be reconciled and approved every Monday by 4:00 pm for the previous work week.

Please ensure that your campus/department compensatory log is submitted to Henry Cordova (hcordo@sisd.net) or Rene Saucedo (rsauce@sisd.net) at the end of every month.

If you are a time clock supervisor, please ensure that you have a back-up time clock supervisor that will be taking care of missing punches and approvals in the event that you are out. If training is required for the backup time clock supervisor, please contact Henry Cordova at 915.937.0749 or Rene Saucedo at 915. 937.0212.

Back Safety

Take a few moments to assess the situation before lifting and carrying a heavy object.

• How far will you have to carry the load?

• Is the way clear of clutter, cords, slippery areas, overhangs, stairs, curbs, or uneven surfaces?

• Will there be doors that are closed? Ask someone to hold a door open or place a wedge under the door to hold it open.

• Once you get the load up, will you be able to see over the load, or will the load block your view?

• Can the load be disassembled, carried in pieces, then reassembled?

• When lifting, DON’T TWIST! Remember to move your feet to turn.

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You Can Prevent Most Back Injuries!

• By improving your strength and fitness (Daily Stretching!)

• By learning the proper “body mechanics” for posture, lifting, moving, and carrying.