Bus Service Update for the Week of Oct.18-Oct.22

The following bus routes will not be running the week of October 18 through October 22:

  • Bus #1 – Ada Vista Elementary, Central High, Central Middle, Pine Ridge Elementary
  • Bus #13 – Pine Ridge Elementary, Northern High, Northern Hills Middle
  • Bus #23 – Eastern High, Eastern Middle, Meadow Brook Elementary
  • Bus #69 – Thornapple Elementary, Northern High, Northern Hills Middle
  • Bus #72 – Eastern High, Eastern Middle, Knapp Forest Elementary
  • Bus #74 – Central Woodlands
  • Bus #91 – Ada Elementary, Eastern High, Eastern Middle
  • Bus #94 – Central High, Central Middle, Thornapple Elementary
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Human Resources Information and Forms

Employee Benefit Information

Open Enrollment changes will be effective January 1, 2020.

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Human Resource Forms
Employee Benefits & Investments

Investment Information

Employee Assistance

Substitute Teacher Information & Forms
Employee Perks
Teacher Benefits Vendor Contact Information

Medical

MESSA
1480 Kendale Blvd
P.O. Box 2560
East Lansing MI 48826
800.292.4910

Dental

Delta Dental
P.O. Box 9085
Farmington Hills MI 48333-9085
800.482.8915

Plan year runs July 1 through June 30.

Vision

VSP 3
P.O. Box 997105
Sacramento CA 95899-7105
800.877.7195

Plan year runs July 1 through June 30.

Non-Teacher Benefits Vendor Information

Medical

Priority Health
P.O. Box 232
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0232
800.821.2733

Medical plans are administered by Priority Health and are under the West Michigan Health Insurance Pool. Plan year runs January 1 through December 31.

Dental

ADN Administrators
P.O. Box 610
Southfield MI 48037-0610
888.236.1100

Plan year runs January 1 to December 31

Vision

National Vision Administrators (NVA)
P.O. Box 2187
Clinton NJ 07015
800.672.7723
www.e-nva.com

Plan year runs November 1 through October 30

Certifications
The Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) allows educators to have access to all of their certification data, apply for certificates and endorsements, and renew their certificates online. To renew your certificate click here.

Please see the Facts on Educator Certification and Certificate Guidance Documents to help address any questions you may have in regards to your certificate.

District Provided Professional Development

Due to a recent reinterpretation of MCL 380.1527, the Office of Professional Preparation is pleased to announce that the group of educators that may use District Provided Professional Preparation Development (DPPD)to renew and advance certain certificate types has expanded. Please review the PDF attachment for more information.

Also, please share this communication with educators and colleagues for whom it may have impact. Questions may be directed to the OPPS technical support staff at MOECSSupport@Michigan.gov.

If you have further questions regarding your certificate, please contact HR department staff or MOECS Support desk at 517.373.3310.

See attached form for Teacher Certification “At-A-Glance”

Retirement Information

Please see attachment for Ready to Retire – Countdown to Retirement to help guide you with your planning.

Retiring This Year?

 If you are considering retirement, the State of Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS) recommends that you apply online with them at least 3 months before your retirement date. Please see the recommended timeline on the ORS website. Instructions for retirement application can be found here.

Retirement Workshops

 ORS offers retirement workshops at various locations around the state. These workshops are conducted by ORS staff members and are hosted at the different ISDs in Michigan. Please check their Webinars and Seminars page if you are interested in learning more about retirement.

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