Support Staff Employment Handbook - Plymouth School District

August health and dental insurance that was paid on their behalf.The Board of Education shall determine the appropriate employee contribution from allsupport staff employees for health and dental policies.Summer withholding shall be made as soon as practical for returning Benefitted Group IIemployees who owe summer insurance premiums and such payments shall be withheld overthe next four subsequent payrolls with the amount being evenly divided as possible over thenext four paychecks.At the time of hire, the employee will be asked to fill out enrollment forms and select eithersingle or family coverage or waive coverage. Eligibility for family coverage is based on theemployee’s need at time of hire. The employee must complete and return to the DistrictOffice the required enrollment forms prior to the first of the month following the date ofbeginning actual on the job employment. Failure of an employee to complete the necessaryenrollment cards and to inform the District Office of desired changes relieves the Employerfrom any and all obligations. In the event of a change from single to family status, theemployee may elect to convert to family coverage. However, except in the case of marriage,acceptability is conditional on approval of the insurance carrier terms and conditions ofenrollment.Descriptive brochures outlining the coverage are also available at the District Office. In allcases, coverage will begin on the first of the month following date of hire.Employees having technical questions or difficulties with the carrier's processing of insuranceclaims can find assistance in the Business Office or receive a toll-free number to call.DISTRICT HEALTH ANDWELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAMThe Plymouth School District believes that healthy employees who practice basic wellnessstrategies will be more productive, find greater work satisfaction, have better attendance andcontribute to lower cost health insurance premiums. To assist with this effort, the District offersthe Health and Wellness Incentive Program. While voluntary, employee participation in theprogram will not only provide the employee with the opportunity to reduce health insurancepremium share costs for individuals who receive health insurance benefits, but most importantly,it is designed to assist employees and their families in leading a healthy lifestyle.A summary of the employee insurance plan and the district wellness program can be found in theattached appendix.WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCEWorkers Compensation Insurance: All employees covered by this agreement are entitledto Worker’s Compensation coverage as prescribed by Statute. In addition to such coverage,an employee will receive the difference between the Worker’s Compensation check and fullpay for such period of time as the commuted value of accumulated sick leave will provide.The Board of Education shall provide worker's compensation insurance as required byWisconsin State Law. Employees shall not receive authorized sick leave when eligible toreceive worker's compensation benefits.24