PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

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PROFESSONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY FOR

CERTIFICATED AND CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES

Friday, January 29 is a districtwide professional development day. In addition to professional de-velopment activities planned for our certificated teachers, we are excited and proud to be offering, for the first time, a full day devoted to our classified staff.

Thank you to all the teachers, administrators, managers and staff who have worked diligently to organize a day of professional learning for both our certificated teachers and our classified staff.

Please select the appropriate link below to review the day’s agenda for your assignment.

Classified Staff

Classified Staff

Special Education Assistants Basis Team

MELA/VELA Lead teachers and Assistants

Classified employees: Please be sure you have registered online for the day’s activities: Registration Website

Certificated Staff

Elementary Certificated Teachers [GE, RSP, SDC]

Intermediate Certificated Teachers [GE, RSP, SDC]

High School Certificated Teachers [GE, RSP, SDC]

6-12 Counselors

Certificated Speech, Psychologists, OT and APE teachers

If you have any questions regarding the day, please contact your principal or immediate supervisor.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to the students of the Palos Verdes Peninsula USD. You make us World Class!

February 2016 A Publica on for PVPUSD Employees

from the Human Resources Department

Inside this issue:

Professional Development Day for Certificated and Classified Employees

1

District Vision and Goals 2

About the District 2

Transfer Process 3

Retirement or Resignation Notification

3

Enrollment Based on Parent Employment (Employee Privilege)

3

PTA Council Updates—Benefits of PTA Membership

4

Substitute Teachers Needed

5

Fiscal Services Memo Notice—2016 Tax Year

5

PVP Summer School Programs Employment Opportunities

5

Year 2016 Income Tax Changes and Withholding Information Effective January 1, 2016

6

Year 2016 Tax Rates and Other Deductions

7

Application for Residency Based on Parent/Guardian Employment Within the Boundaries of the District

8

Substitute Flyer 9

Lincoln’s Birthday and President’s Day /Washington’s Observance Holiday Weekend February 12 –15, 2016

Personnel Matters

Goal #1: Create a culture of improvement through purposeful innovation and adherence to best practices. Implement efficient and consistent professional development for all employees utilizing traditional and creative methods. Goal #2: Maximize the potential of all students by recognizing their individual strengths and talents. Create an aca-demic program for students to best prepare for post-secondary education and careers.

Goal #3: Systematically assess the strength of our programs us-ing internal and external measurements. Goal #4: Promote safe, healthy and affective environments for students, emphasizing social and emotional well-being, kindness, digital citizenship, and honesty.

Goal #5: Utilize multi-year financial plans to guide and influence decisions.

Goal #6: Enhance communication and collaboration between and among District staff, students, parents, Board of Education and community.

Goal #7: Produce fiscally responsible long term strategic plans to enhance facilities, technology, and support services.

Goal #8: Attract and retain students and families to the District.

DR. JOHN BOWES, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 375 VIA ALMAR PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA 90274

TEL: 310-378-9966 X417 FAX: 310-791-2948 E-MAIL: BOWESJ@PVPUSD.NET

V : The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District will con nue to develop the whole child to thrive in a globally compe ve age and enhance student achievement by providing a dynamic learning community in a rigorous academic environment.

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D i s t r i c t v i s i o n a n d g o a l s

A D : The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District serves the four Peninsula ci es and the unincorporated areas of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Student enrollment is approximately 11,500 students. The school district's reputa on for having a high quality educa on system a racts many families to this suburban area and its schools. Students a end two early childhood centers, ten elementary schools, three 6-8 intermediate schools, two comprehensive high schools and one con nua on school. PVPUSD schools con nue to be recognized for outstanding achievement at the local, state and na onal level. Community and parent volunteers make significant contribu ons to the public schools. The Peninsula Educa on Founda on has been successful in raising local funds to meet and supplement classroom needs. Strong PTA programs support and enrich school delivery systems.

Transfer Process

Certificated or classified employees interested in trans-ferring to a different site for the 2016-17 school year must submit a “Request to Transfer” form to the Hu-man Resources Department. Certificated employees must submit the request by April 1st and classified em-ployees must submit the request by June 20th. Those requesting a transfer will be placed on a list circulated to administrators and considered for any opening at the site(s) requested. For details concerning the pro-cess, refer to the specific PVFA & CSEA Collective Bar-gaining Agreements posted on the District website.

Mount Rushmore

Retirement or

Resignation

Notification

Certificated and classified employees planning on retiring or resigning at the end of the 2015-16 school year are asked to submit a letter to the Hu-man Resources Department as soon as possible. Such information is helpful in planning for 2016-17 staffing needs. The Human Resources Department has a template letter for resignation and/or retire-ment purposes and is available under ‘Forms’ on the Human Resources webpage on the District website..

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Enrollment based on parent employment

(employee privilege)

The application process for Enrollment Based on Parent Employment (Employee Privilege) will begin on March 21, 2016. All employ-ees who wish to enroll students new to the District for the 2016-17 school-year must complete an application. The application is at-tached and should be returned to Rhonda Warman in Human Resources for employment verification. District employees are not required to provide proof of employment.

If your student is currently attending the PVPUSD in grades TK through 12 based on your employment by the PVPUSD, there is no further action required for continuing enrollment.

Placement of new students will be based on available space, workplace address, and requested school. You will be contacted by the Enrollment Center in the spring with instructions for enrollment.

The following link contains important information about enrollment dates:

http://www.pvpusd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?type=d&uREC_ID=367523&pREC_ID=870338

Early submission of your application will assist us with planning for the 2016-17 school-year and an application form can be found on page 8.

P E R S O N N E L M at t e r s

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PTA C U — B PTA M

Each school operates as an independent PTA to best serve the needs of their students and community. In Palos Verdes, schools are part of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Council of PTAs, which has its own officers. And as part of the local, State and Na onal PTA, each school PTA has access to over 100 years of informa on, research and experience.

Na onal PTA represents the interests of over 5 million members. Most recently, Na onal PTA joined other organiza-ons in successfully lobbying against a proposed IRS rule that would have required nonprofit donors to provide tax

iden fica on numbers. State PTA ac vely worked to support the vaccina on law that eliminated parents’ rights to refuse to vaccinate their children for personal or religious reasons.

Locally, our PTA Council coordinates Capitol Convoy, a Sacramento lobbying trip for parents and students to advocate on issues affec ng our Palos Verdes community. Past par cipants have lobbied for lowering the reserve cap, and in-creased funding for SCROC and facili es maintenance. PTA members help decide the most important issues affec ng our community and membership dues fund all levels of advocacy on all fronts.

PTA membership also provides parents an opportunity to be involved in their child’s educa on and to provide pro-grams such as Reflec ons, Red Ribbon Week, Yellow Ribbon Week. Palos Verdes PTA members further enhance their children’s educa on experience by suppor ng Art at Your Finger ps, Disaster Preparedness and educa onal programs and field trips. Finally, high school students can apply for Council and State scholarships.

All PTA levels offer membership perks including Baskin Robbins and rental car discounts, Legoland reduced price

ckets and many other benefits. See the California State PTA website at capta.org/join/member-perks for addi-

onal benefits.

Most importantly, PTA membership encourages parents to be advocates for their children - and all children.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED

The District is ac vely recrui ng subs tute teachers to work in our world-class schools. Subs tute teaching posi ons offer a flexible schedule, good pay, and an opportunity to work with PVPUSD’s outstanding students and staff.

Please take a moment to refer poten al candidates to our District employment website. The job flyer is also a ached as part of this edi on of Personnel Ma ers on page 9.

Ques ons from applicants can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 310-378-9966, x417.

PALOS VERDES PENINSULA SUMMER SCHOOL (PVPSS)

SUMMER SESSION 2016

A en on All K-12 Teachers:

We s ll have a few teaching posi ons open at all three levels.

SUMMER BREAK (K-5): June 20 – July 15 Cornerstone & Rancho Vista

PEP (6-8): June 20 – July 15 Miraleste / Palos Verdes / Ridgecrest

PVPSS High School (9-12): June 20 – July 28 Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

Should you be interested in receiving further informa on regarding teaching posi ons at the campuses listed above, please contact us directly at our summer school office at (310) 378-8695 or visit our website at pvpss.com. Deadline for submission of an online applica on for employment has been extended to Friday, February 12.

We look forward to the opportunity of working with you to make PVPSS Summer Session 2016 an enriching and re-warding experience for all involved!

Sincerely,

Pat Corwin

Director, Palos Verdes Peninsula

P E R S O N N E L M at t e r s

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YEAR 2016 INCOME TAX CHANGES AND WITHHOLDING INFORMATION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2016 AND YEAR 2016 TAX RATES

AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS

Please see a memo from the Fiscal Services office on pages 6 and 7 for important income tax changes, withholding in-forma on, tax rates and other deduc ons.

PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

FISCAL SERVICES 375 Via Almar Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

310-378-9966 Fax 310-791-1306

January 7, 2016 TO: Employees FROM: Kathy Ueunten SUBJECT: Year 2016 Income Tax Changes and Withholding Information

Effective January 1, 2016 Federal and State Income Tax Withholding The annual federal withholding allowance for one allowance is $4,050 for year 2016. The federal and state income tax withholding brackets have been revised for 2016. Employees Social Security/OASDI and Medicare The employee rate for 2016 remains unchanged at 6.2 percent. The maximum wages subject to Social Security/OASDI in 2016 will be $118,500. There is no Medicare wage cap for employees. Employee rates remain unchanged at 1.45 percent; however, the Additional Medicare Tax introduced in 2013 requires that employers withhold an additional 0.9 percent on wages paid to employees in excess of $200,000 in a calendar year. This additional tax must be withheld in the pay period in which wages are paid in excess of $200,000. Tax Summary Year 2015 Year 2016 Social Security/OASDI Rate 6.2 percent 6.2 percent Medicare Rate* 1.45 percent 1.45* percent Social Security Maximum Wage Base $118,500 $118,500 Medicare Maximum Wage Base no limit no limit Maximum Medicare Contribution (1.45%) no limit no limit

*Additional Medicare Tax = 0.9 percent for wages in excess of $200,000 per year. Federal Withholding – Form W-4 You must file a new or amended Form W-4, “Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate,” if your filing status, exemption allowances or exempt status has changed since your last W-4 was filed. If you claimed exemption from withholding tax on your year 2015 form W-4, you must file a new form for year 2016 no later than February 16, 2016, if you want to continue to claim exemption in 2016. If you no longer claim exempt status, you must file a new W-4 for January tax withholding. State Withholding – Form DE-4 Unless you file a state Form DE-4, state tax withholding is based on your federal W-4. You may elect to have different federal and state exemption levels or claim state personal estimated withholding allowances by filing both forms. Some items in this notice are intended to comply with employee notification requirements of the IRS. Should you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Kristin Keeney (310) 378-9966 ext, 986.

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Application for Residency Based on Parent/Guardian Employment

Within the Boundaries of the District In order to be processed by the District, it is mandatory that all of the information on the application form be provided, including the verifying information in Step III. Submit the form ONLY when STEP I, STEP II, and STEP III are completed. An application must be completed for each child and will be considered separately. Applications will be accepted by mail only to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, Enrollment Center, 375 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274. STEP I: PARENT / GUARDIAN REQUEST (To be completed by parent/guardian – please print)

School Year 2016

Grade Requested Date of Request

Student Name (Last, First)

Birth Date Gender Male Female

Current or Last School of Attendance

Current or Last District of Attendance

School of Residence

District of Residence

Parent/Guardian Name

Contact Number: Home Work Cell

Home Address

Parent/Guardian Email Address

STEP II: STUDENT INFORMATION: In order to determine whether space is available in the appropriate class/program, the following information must be provided.

Does the student have a current Individualized Education Program (IEP)? Yes No Does the student have an inactive or expired IEP? Yes No Does the student have a current 504 Plan? Yes No

If the answer to any of the above questions is “Yes,” please attach a copy of the student’s latest IEP or 504 Plan. During the preceding three (3) school years or the current year, has the requesting student been expelled from school for any reason? No Yes When: (Month/year)_______________Offense:_________________ School of Attendance:______________________________________ Terms of Expulsion:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

STEP III: VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT Employer Name: PVPUSD Work Location: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Sibling(s) Name _______________________________ 2015-16 School _______________________________________ 2015-16 Grade _______________ Name _______________________________ 2015-16 School _______________________________________ 2015-16 Grade _______________ Name _______________________________ 2015-16 School _______________________________________ 2015-16 Grade _______________

Terms and Conditions • The District requires the parent/guardian to verify employment within the District boundaries by

providing the verification documentation at a minimum on an annual basis. • In requesting enrollment, I agree to notify the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

immediately of any change in the employment information contained in Step III herein, agree to provide transportation of the student to and from school, and also agree to provide/arrange for supervision of the student before and after school hours.

• In addition, I understand that there is no sibling preference for enrollment in the District based on parent/guardian employment within the boundaries of the District.

• No admission will be permitted in any school year after the 10th day of the first semester. • Applicants who cannot be enrolled in the initial enrollment period, and later received applications

submitted by August 15, 2016, will be kept on a waiting list for the current school year in the order in which the applications were received by the District, until there is an opening for the applicant or the period for enrollment is closed for the current year

• In addition, I understand that enrollment of the above-named student in the requested school programs is on a space-available basis.

• In addition, I understand that the District will place the student at a school site and/or in a class where there is space available, which may result in the student not being placed in my choice of school or class.

• All students initially entering 6th through 8th grade at a District school who attend District schools pursuant to this application, shall be placed in any of the District’s intermediate schools on a space-available basis at the District’s sole discretion. Students enrolled in the elementary school grades shall be placed in an intermediate school based on parent workplace address and available space and have no right or entitlement to attend any particular District intermediate school including on the basis of the elementary school that the student attended; parents/guardians should be aware that this may result in students being placed in intermediate schools that differ from the school(s) attended by the majority of the students with whom they attended elementary school.

• If the student participates in any athletic program governed by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), he/she may not be eligible to participate at the new school. Parent/guardian should check the CIF rules before submitting this application.

• No financial obligation shall be incurred by the district of residence for services rendered under this agreement.

• A permit may be denied or revoked at any time for the following reasons: o False or misleading information was provided. o Reason for the original issuance of the permit by the district of residence is no longer valid.

I have read the terms and conditions and understand the regulations and policies governing applications for residency based on parent/guardian employment within the boundaries of the District and hereby submit my application. I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct. I understand that the information provided is subject to verification. Parent/Guardian Signature:______________________________________________________ Relationship to Student:____________________________________

STEP IV Proposed District of Attendance Decision: Approved Denied Date:___________________________

PVPUSD School & Program Assignment: _______________________________________________

Authorizing Signature:________________________________________________________________

Title: ____________________________________________________________________________

12/17/14

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Human Resources Department

375 Via Almar Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED (On-call, $130 daily rate and $160 long-term rate)

Interested candidates MUST submit the following:

1. PVPUSD Certificated Employment Application Form (available at www.pvpusd.net

under Employment/Opportunities/Certificated Positions) 2. Copy of valid California teaching credential OR substitute permit

3. Copy of Basic Skills Exam 4. Current Resume

5. Letter of Interest 6. Three Letters of Reference (no more than 3 years old)

Qualified candidates are requested to mail the above materials to:

PVPUSD ATTN: Certificated H.R. Processing

375 Via Almar Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

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