SUPERINTENDENT WEEKLY September 13, 2013 HEREFORD ISD HEREFORD ISD UPDATES • The Hereford ISD Board of Trustees approved a budget that included raises in the salary system for the 2013-14 school year. However there will be other factors that influence the bottom line including TRS withholdings and insurance costs. • Employee Salary Data Sheets are being distributed. The data already exists on your Employee Access screen in Skyward. The paper data sheet needs to be signed and returned to your campus or department secretary. • If you are a contributing member of the Teacher Retirement System - The enrollment period for opting in/or out of TRS Active Care has passed. Your health insurance options are locked in for the plan year unless you have a change of family status (change in marital status, change in dependent children, change in employment status, or other qualified change according to IRS Code Section 125). • TEKS Resouce System is the Hereford ISD Curriculum Management System (approved by the board in agreement with SB 1447). The CSCOPE board reconsituted as TEKS Resouce System and can be accessed through the Hereford ISD website under the “for HISD Staff” icon. • The use of Hereford ISD Web Mail is to promote the vision of Hereford ISD and manage the work of the district. Please do not use the district web mail for advertising or sending messages that do not pertain to the district. The district system and your e-mail conversations have the potential for monitoring if there is ever a question or concern by the district. Homecoming Tailgate The City of Hereford is hosting a lunch time tailgate event at the County Courthouse on Friday, September 27 (11:00-1:30) to celebrate Hereford High School (HISD) Homecoming. Local businesses (mostly our local banks) will be grilling burgers and other treats for members of our community. Hereford HS Cheerleaders and Varsity Football team members will also be on hand to infuse the atmosphere with HERD SPIRIT and WHITEFACE PRIDE. Please join the Hereford Community during the First Annual Hereford Community Homecoming Tailgate Lunch. • Remember to utilize the districts “work-order” system for technology and maintenance support. Your campus or department secretary can assist you. HERD AROUND THE DISTRICT UPCOMING ACTIVITIES 9-14 XC @ Amarillo Thompson Pk Tennis @ Frenship 10:00 VB vs SanJacinto @ Home 10-11-12 Varsity FB @ Palo Duro (1:00) B/G Golf @ Hereford 9-16 Principals’ Mtg (1:00-400) Board Rm Nurses’ Mtg (1:30-4:00) HISD Rm 1 FSLA - All Instructional Aides (3:00) HISD Banquet Rm Upward Bound Parent Mtg (7-9) HISD 9-17 Tennis v Lubbock HS @ Home VB @ Dumas (5-6-7) 9-18 First Year Teacher Academy (8-4) HISD TB PTO Mtg (6:00) 9-19 Little Cheerleader Mini Camp (7:15) BB Olweus Hot Sauce Family Night (5:30-7:00) 9-20 Var FB v Canyon HS @ Home (7:30) HJH/HPA Band Night 9-21 XC @ Lubbock Mae Simmons Park Tennis @ Lubbock Monterey Var VB @ Amarillo HS B Golf @ Canyon G Golf @ Pampa 9-23 School Board (6:00) nt. Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence! - Calvin Coolidge