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DEPARTMENT OF

HUMAN RESOURCES

Welcome!

Welcome to the Saline Area Schools Department of Human Resources. Saline Area Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes") in it's programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

We are fully committed to seeking a diverse faculty to serve our student body. We are seeking active, culturally and academically diverse individuals of the highest caliber, skilled in the art of teaching, discovery, application and integration of knowledge.

This page contains relevant contact information as well as helpful links for both current and prospective employees.

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Employee Benefits

Saline Area Schools continues to be dedicated to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. We offer employees a wide range of benefits, some of which you receive automatically, while others are optional.

Please remember, you cannot make changes to benefit elections unless you experience a qualifying life event (marriage, birth of child, divorce, etc). All qualifying life events must be reported to Human Resources within 30 days of the event date. Requests for change which are submitted more than 30 days after the event date will not be processed until the next open enrollment period. You will have an opportunity each year during open enrollment to make benefit election changes.

Eligibility

All SAS Administrators, Teachers, Support Staff, Unaffiliated, Community Education staff working a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible for medical benefits through MESSA.
All SAS employees are eligible for voluntary benefits.
All SAS employees working 20-29 hours/week are eligible for dental and vision benefits.

Benefits Start Date (for eligible New Hires)

Administrators & Unaffiliated: 1st day of the month coinciding with or next following date of hire.
Teachers: Date of Hire (if hired over the summer- benefits begin on your first scheduled work day)
Support Staff: 1st day of the month following completion of 60 work days.

Who You Can Cover

Legal Spouse
Natural Child(ren)
Legally Adopted Child(ren)
Child(ren) placed in your home for legal adoption
Stepchild(ren)
Child(ren) over whom you have legal guardianship

Dependent children are eligible for medical coverage through the end of the year in which they turn 26.

Voluntary Benefits:

Flex Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Legal & ID Protection Coverage

2020 Benefit Guides

Additional MESSA Benefits and Money Saving Resources:

403(b) Plans

Source: IRS Publication 571 (01/2018), Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans (403b Plans)

What Is a 403(b) Plan?

A 403(b) plan, also known as a tax-sheltered annuity (TSA) plan, is a retirement plan for certain employees of public schools, employees of certain tax-exempt organizations, and certain ministers.

Individual accounts in a 403(b) plan can be any of the following types.

An annuity contract, which is a contract provided through an insurance company.
A custodial account, which is an account invested in mutual funds.

What Are the Benefits of Contributing to a 403(b) Plan?

There are three benefits to contributing to a 403(b) plan.

The first benefit is that you don’t pay income tax on allowable contributions until you begin making withdrawals from the plan, usually after you retire. Allowable contributions to a 403(b) plan are either excluded or deducted from your income. However, if your contributions are made to a Roth contribution program, this benefit doesn’t apply. Instead, you pay income tax on the contributions to the plan but distributions from the plan (if certain requirements are met) are tax free.Note. Generally, employees must pay social security and Medicare tax on their contributions to a 403(b) plan, including those made under a salary reduction agreement. See chapter 4, Limit on Elective Deferrals , for more information.
The second benefit is that earnings and gains on amounts in your 403(b) account aren’t taxed until you withdraw them. Earnings and gains on amounts in a Roth contribution program aren’t taxed if your withdrawals are qualified distributions. Otherwise, they are taxed when you withdraw them.
The third benefit is that you may be eligible to take a credit for elective deferrals contributed to your 403(b) account. See chapter 10,Retirement Savings Contributions Credit (Saver's Credit) .

Excluded: If an amount is excluded from your income, it isn’t included in your total wages on your Form W-2. This means that you don’t report the excluded amount on your tax return.
Deducted: If an amount is deducted from your income, it is included with your other wages on your Form W-2. You report this amount on your tax return, but you are allowed to subtract it when figuring the amount of income on which you must pay tax.

Who Can Participate in a 403(b) Plan?

Any eligible employee can participate in a 403(b) plan. The following employees are eligible to participate in a 403(b) plan:

Employees of tax-exempt organizations established under section 501(c)(3). These organizations are usually referred to as section 501(c)(3) organizations or simply 501(c)(3) organizations.
Employees of public school systems who are involved in the day-to-day operations of a school.
Employees of cooperative hospital service organizations.
Civilian faculty and staff of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
Employees of public school systems organized by Indian tribal governments.
Certain ministers

How Do I Set Up An Account?

Select a vendor from the approved vendor list and set up an account
Determine the amount you wish to contribute on a per-pay basis. Complete and submit the online 403b Contribution Agreement Form. Your form will then be forwarded to our Third Party Administrator- MEA Financial Services. Once approved, your deduction will be set up in payroll with Saline. You may adjust your contribution at anytime by resubmitting the Contribution Agreement Form.

If this is your first time setting up an account within the Saline Area Schools 403(b) plan, you must complete the Confidential Participant Account Form.

For more information regarding 403b accounts please visit the IRS- 403(b) Plan Basics.

Note: The employee understands that Saline Area Schools will rely on the accuracy of the data provided by the Employee when giving the Employee any assistance in determining the Employee’s pre-tax and post-tax contribution limits under Code Section 403(b) and 415. The Employee agrees that all computations done in connection with salary reduction/deduction authorized above, including eligible compensation, years of service, and prior contributions, pursuant to Code Sections 403(b) and 415 shall remain the sole responsibility of the Employee.

Current Collective Bargaining Agreements

Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Source: Michigan Office of Retirement Services

What is the ORS?

The Office of Reitirement Services (ORS) administers retirement programs for Michigan's state employees, public school employees, judges, state police and National Guard members.

Who is a Member of the ORS?

You become a member and begin accruing credit toward a pension on the first day you work in a participating Michigan educational institution.

Members include employees of: K-12 public school districts, Intermediate school districts, District libraries, Public School Academies/Charter Schools, Tax-supported community colleges.

In some instances, membership includes certain employees who began working for Central, Eastern, Northern, and Western Michigan Universities, Ferris State and Lake Superior State Universities, and Michigan Technological University, before January 1, 1996.

New to the ORS?

Elect your plan within 75 days of your first payroll end date. Choose between Pension Plus 2 Plan or the Defined Contribution (DC) Plan.

Read about your retirement plan options at PickMiPlan.org
Receive a welcome letter containing your Member ID from the Office of Retirement Services (ORS).
Elect your retirement plan anytime within the 75-day window by logging in to miAccount. You'll need your Member ID to register.

How do I contact the ORS?

Call: 800-381-5111
miAccount Message Board

ORS Resources:

District Policies

District Policies:

External Link School Board Policies & Guideline

External Link Child Protection Law- DHS Pub 3 (revised 4/19)

External Link Self Reporting- The Revised School Code Act of 451 of 1976

Board Policies:
Administration of Medication by School Personnel- 5330
Drug Free Workplace- 3122.01
Confidentiality- 8350
Student Records- 8330
Conflict of Interest- 3110
Personal Internet Account Privacy- 7540.08
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity- 3122
Anti-Harassment- 3362
Staff Dress & Appearance- 3216
Student Supervision and Welfare- 3213
Bullying and Other Aggressive Behavior Toward Students- 5517.01
Weapons- 8142.01
Corporal Punishment- 5630

Employment

Prospective Employee Resources,

On behalf of Saline Area Schools, I want to thank you for your interest in our school district. As one of the highest achieving school districts in Michigan, we are proud of what we have accomplished, yet eager to improve. This page has been designed to provide you with resource information and to answer many of the most frequently asked questions we receive. If there is information you are looking for or questions you continue to have after visiting this page, please feel free to contact me personally. Thank you once again for your interest in Saline Area Schools!

Sincerely,

Curt S. Ellis, CHRS

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

734-401-4003 | ellisc@salineschools.org

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Job Postings

Human Resources Staff Contact Information

Saline Area Schools Compass

Data Dashboard

Superintendent’s Message

Saline Area Schools Vision Video

District Calendar

Position Specific Information

Administration (Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors):
- Benefit guide
- Collective Bargaining Agreement - wage scales on p. 32-33
Instructional Staff (Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, etc.)
- Benefit guide
- Collective Bargaining Agreement - wage scales on p. 68-69
Support Staff (Bus Drivers, Clerical Staff, Custodians, Food Service, Grounds, HVAC, Paraeducators):
- Benefit guide
- Collective Bargaining Agreement - wage scales on p. 48-50

Equal Opportunity Employment Information

Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents, employees, sources of referral of applicant and admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the Saline Area Schools are notified that the Saline Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes") in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in any of its programs, activities, or policies. Any person having inquiries concerning the Saline Area Schools' compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IS, the ADA or Section 504 is directed to contact: Saline Area Schools, Director of Human Resources, 7265 Saline-Ann Arbor Road, Saline, MI 48176-1168

Family or Medical Leave (FMLA)

Source: U.S. Department of Labor FMLA (Family & Medical Leave)

What is FMLA?

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave.

FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. It also seeks to accommodate the legitimate interests of employers and promote equal employment opportunity for men and women.

FMLA applies to all public agencies, all public and private elementary and secondary schools, and companies with 50 or more employees. These employers must provide an eligible employee with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year for any of the following reasons:

for the birth and care of the newborn child of an employee;
for placement with the employee of a child for adoption or foster care;
to care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition; or
to take medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition.

Employees are eligible for leave if they have worked for their employer at least 12 months, at least 1,250 hours over the past 12 months, and work at a location where the company employs 50 or more employees within 75 miles. Whether an employee has worked the minimum 1,250 hours of service is determined according to FLSA principles for determining compensable hours or work. Time taken off work due to pregnancy complications can be counted against the 12 weeks of family and medical leave.

Please reference your Collective Bargaining Agreement for additional information regarding FMLA- notice requirement, paid & unpaid time, return to work, etc. or contact Jen Barnard at 734-401-4009, barnardj@salineschools.org.

Forms & Reference Items

Payroll Forms

Family or Medical Leave Request Forms and Reference Guides

Injury Report Forms

Employee Injury/Accident Report
Injury/Accident- Concentra Autorization For Treatment
Student Injury/Accident Form
EDUStaff Injury Report Form - send completed form to Kendra Kokelaar. If medical treatment is needed, please contact Kendra for the EDUStaff Authorization For Treatment Form.

Volunteer Background Search Form

ICHAT Criminal History Background Check Consent Form (2019/2020 School Year)

2020 Employee Benefit Guides

Human Resources Department Newsletters

HR News You Can Use

2019/2020

2018/2019

Job Action Recommendations

Administrative employment Action Recommendations:

Recruit and Hire Login:

Employee Transitions (Hire / Change of Assignment / Separation):

* Administrative use only

New Employees

What can I expect if I am the successful candidate and am hired by Saline Area Schools?

The hiring administrator will either call or email you to offer the position.

If you accept the position, the administrator will contact the Human Resource Department by completing the "Recommendation to Hire Form." (It is important to note that no Saline Area Schools hire is official until it has been approved by the Board of Education).

Within 24-48 hours of receipt of all required information the Human Resources Department will send you a conditional offer of employment letter. Your letter will be emailed and once you accept you will schedule an appointment with Kendra Kokelaar to review the following:

Conditional offer of employment letter which will include your start date, salary, position, status (full or part-time). Hourly employees will have their work schedule included. This letter must be signed and returned as a sign of acceptance.

Acceptable Use Policy and AUP signature form. The AUP signature form must be returned before an email account can be created.r.

Payroll forms: Federal W-4, MI W-4, I-9, Disclosure of Unprofessional Conduct Release and Waiver, Disclosure of Criminal History, Fingerprint forms, Direct deposit form, Staff information form, and Directory information form.

All new employees must complete and/or return the following:

Signed Acceptance Letter

AUP signature form

Payroll Forms- please bring appropriate forms of identification as outlined on the I-9 form.

Fingerprints- If you are not currently employed by a Michigan school district you will need to have your fingerprints taken at the Washtenaw Intermediate School District. Fingerprinting must be done immediately since you cannot begin work until a satisfactory report has been returned. Fingerprint Information

Employee Contract Acknowledgement

Employee Attendance Policy Acknowledgement

Board Policy Acknowledgement

Certified staff and new administrators:

Complete and/or return the bulleted items indicated above.

Contact your college(s) and have your transcripts (must be an original) forwarded to: Saline Area Schools, Human Resource Department, 7265 Saline-Ann Arbor Rd., Saline, MI 48176.

Our benefits coordinator will email you specific information regarding enrollment.

Submit your notarized, current teaching certificate

The benefits coordinator will contact you to review your benefit eligibility and options.