Colleagues- Here are a few things to know… Input on the OPS Calendar You should have received a survey link from OPS on Wednesday to give your input on the proposed calendar. If you have not yet let you voice be heard, please click the link to take the survey www.tinyurl.com/OPSCalendarSurvey Next Level Learning Summer 2021 The district is offering 7 hours of paid plan time per week to staff members for summer school. If job sharing, the 7 hours would be divided up accordingly between the two individuals. This time can be used when the teacher deems needed. Weekend, evenings, or mornings. We all know that teachers put in several more hours than seven. They will just need to inform the building Timekeeper accordingly, as they will need to record it on the electronic system. All staff will be asked to ‘clock in’ during summer school as it is hourly. This is ONLY to be done during the Next Level Learning in the summer and will NOT take place in the fall. Insurance 101 with BC/BS and EHA Making sound decisions requires knowing what the best options are for you and your family. There are three different options to consider for next year. With the changes in the Health Insurance for next year, OEA has partnered with the Educators Health Alliance (EHA) and the Blue Cross/Blue Shield to offer many sessions to educate our members. April 27th at 4:45 Please register for OEA Insurance Educational Session on Apr 27, 2021 4:45 PM CDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8468169590527295502 May 4th at 4:45 Please register for OEA Insurance Educational Session on May 4, 2021 4:45 PM CDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7955799371006938126 June 8th at 4:45 Please register for OEA Insurance Educational Session on Jun 8, 2021 4:45 PM CDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1638159489433935630 July 6th at 4:45 Please register for OEA Insurance Educational Session on Jul 6, 2021 4:45 PM CDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3133389750093033230 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Resignation/Retirement Dates April 15th is the last day to submit your retirement papers. April 15th is the statutory deadline to resign. OPS has extended that time to April 30th at 5:00pm, if you do not submit your resignation you will be employed by OPS for the 2021-2022 academic year. May 1st retirees must notify the district how they want their insurance paid out. Be well, Robert OEA President Omaha Education Association | 402-346-0400 | Website.