I am pleased to introduce the first edition of the quarterly CCPS

employee newsletter, published by the Human Resources

Department. This newsletter is another way to provide excellent

customer service to all of our valued employees. Our goal for the

newsletter is to provide general information of interest. We will

feature healthful tips for the season and answer those frequently

asked questions we receive every day. The Department of Human

Resources handles employment, employee records, benefits, risk

management, retirement and a whole lot more. We are excited for

you to know more about our services and invite your feedback about

our newsletter.

Happy Spring!

M E S S AG E F R O M J I M M I E S AY L O R , H U M A N R E S O U R C E S D I R E C T O R I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Spring Health and Safety Tips

2

Cold or the Flu 3

Important Dates to Remember

3

Contact Us 4

Healthy Recipes 4

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) “Helping to Create Balance in Your Life”

Carroll County Public Schools has established a confidential and beneficial service

to help our employees and their families resolve problems encountered in everyday

life. The EAP offers assistance in a variety of areas, which are the following:

Family concerns

Job related difficulties

Stress management

Mental health issues

Care and concern of aging parents

Childcare

Financial and legal problems

Personal problems

Substance abuse/use

Please call GHE Healthcare EAP toll free 1-866-443-3277 (1-866-GHE-EAPS) 24 hours a

day/seven days a week or visit the website http://www.federalsolutions.com/ccps.html

Carroll County Public School

125 North Court Street

Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: 410-751-3070

Fax: 410-751-3139 http://www.carrollk12.org/admin/hr/default.asp

Human Resources Newsletter April 2015

The

HR Newsletter is on the WEB!

Make this year's spring memorable by having fun and helping yourself, your friends, and others stay safe and healthy.

Be active.

Take the opportunity to start a fitness program. Do a variety of fun activities like walking,

dancing, playing volleyball, swimming, and more. It doesn't need to be hard to be

beneficial. Avoid injury by starting any new activity slowly. Be active for at least 2½

hours a week. Include activities that raise your breathing and heart rates and that

strengthen your muscles.

Plan a successful trip.

If you are going on a trip, be prepared. Are vaccinations required? Are there special food,

destination, or other things you need to consider ahead of time? If you are taking

medications, do you have enough for the trip? Know what's happening en route or at

your travel destination.

Watch your step.

There may be temptations on your break that involve different or high-risk activity. Think

twice before putting yourself at risk for injury. Be sure to use appropriate safety gear

before venturing out, such as seat belts, life vests, or knee pads. Remember that

unintentional injuries kill more Americans in their first three decades of life than any

other cause of death. In fact, injuries (both unintentional and those caused by acts of

violence) are among the top ten killers for Americans of all ages.

Protect your eyes.

If you wear contact lenses, practice healthy wear and care tips, even when you’re on

vacation. Carry a spare pair of glasses and contact lens supplies with you so you can

take out your contacts safely when you need to. Remove contacts before swimming, as

exposing contact lenses to water can lead to painful, sometimes blinding eye infections.

Always take your contacts out before bed, even if you’re up late or traveling. Sleeping in

contact lenses has been linked to serious eye infections.

Know the ropes.

When swimming and boating, know what's expected and what you can do to prevent

injury or death for yourself and others. Know how to swim. Wear your life jacket while

boating. Avoid alcoholic beverages while boating. Complete a boating education course.

Participate in the vessel safety check program.

Protect yourself from the sun.

After a cold winter, it's tempting to stay in the hot sun all day. Although getting a little

sun can have some benefits, excessive and unprotected sun exposure can result in

premature aging, changes in skin texture, and skin cancer. Always wear sunscreen with

at least SPF 15. For eye protection, wear wraparound sunglasses that provide 100

percent UV ray protection.

Eat healthy.

Having fun takes energy and fuel. Be sure to eat a variety of foods, including plenty of

vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products. Also include low-fat dairy products, lean

meats, poultry, fish, and legumes. Drink lots of water and go easy on the salt, sugar,

alcohol, and saturated fat. Good nutrition should be part of an overall healthy lifestyle,

including regular physical activity, not smoking, and stress management.

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S P R I N G H E A LT H A N D S A F E T Y T I P S F R O M T H E C C P S O F F I C E O F R I S K M A N A G E M E N T

“The Pursuit of

Excellence”

For more information,

please go to

CDC - Spring Health

and Safety Tips - Family

Health

www.cdc.gov

Cold and flu season may be winding down, but many folks don’t know the

difference between the two.

Colds are more common than the flu but the flu is a more serious illness. Both

illnesses share many of the same symptoms, including sore throat, stuffy nose,

and cough. Colds are milder and often are shorter in duration than the flu.

Many people go about their normal activities when they have a cold even

though they may be miserable. If you have a sudden onset of fever, aches and

pains, and you feel down for

the count, it is probably the

flu.

Remember the FACTS for

determining if you or a family

member has the flu:

F-fever

A-aches

C-chills

T-tiredness

S-sudden onset

Of course, if you go to the doctor’s, a nasal swab test can tell you definitively

what it is and even what strain of the virus it is.

Teachers are reminded that the deadline for release from contract is May 1 for non-tenured teachers and July 15th for tenured teachers. Teachers who resign from CCPS must officially notify the Director of Human Resources by these dates. Failure to do so will result in a “broken contract.” If a teacher would need to request an emergency release from contract after these dates, he or she must specifically state the reason for the request in writing to the Director of Human Resources (e.g. relocation, spouse is transferred, etc.).

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C O L D O R T H E F L U B Y P A T T A R L O W , H E A L T H T E A C H E R

I M P O R T A N T D AT E S T O R E M E M B E R

“A Safe and Orderly

Learning Environment”

https://whiteglovehealth.wordpress.com/2010/02/12/is-it-a-cold-the-flu-or-allergies/

2. Dip chicken strips into the egg mixture; roll in crumb mixture to coat. Arrange chicken strips on an ungreased baking sheet. 3. Bake about 12 minutes, or until outsides are golden and chicken is no longer pink. Nutrition facts per serving: 212 calories, 23g protein, 23g carbohydrate, 3g fat (1g saturated), 0g fiber

Healthy Dipping Sauces 1/4 cup Dijon mustard + 1 teaspoon honey = Homemade Honey Mustard 1/4 cup ketchup + pinch chili powder = Kicked-Up Ketchup 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream + fresh lime + fresh cilantro = Zesty Sour Cream 1/2 cup low-fat mayo + 1 teaspoon dried dill + 1 teaspoon garlic powder = Spiced Mayo http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/

Morning Smoothie Makes: 1 serving Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: none Ingredients 4 ounces low-fat plain soy milk 4 ounces grape juice 1/2 frozen banana 3/4 cup frozen strawberries 2/3 cup blueberries 1 cup frozen sliced peaches Directions 1. Combine soy milk, grape juice, banana, strawberries, blueberries, and peaches in carafe of a blender, cover, and store in refrigerator overnight or up to 8 hours. 2. In the morning, or when fruit is partially thawed, place blender carafe on its base. Blend 1 minute, starting on low and accelerating to medium. Increase speed to high and blend 1 minute more. Serve immediately. Nutrition facts per serving: 308 calories, 5g protein, 72g carbohydrate, 2g fat (0.1g saturated), 9g fiber

Crispy Chicken Fingers Recipe Makes: 4 servings Ingredients 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 2 cups cornflakes, finely crushed Dash of black pepper 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Cut chicken into 3-by-3/4-inch strips. In a shallow dish, combine egg, honey, and mustard. In another dish, stir together cornflake crumbs and pepper.

H E A LT H Y R E C I P E S

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Contact Us

Jimmie Saylor Director of Human Resources

jlsaylo@carrollk12.org (410) 751-3078

Chantress Baptist

Human Resources Supervisor cjbapti@carrollk12.org

(410) 751-3331

Stephanie Rauen Human Resources Benefits Administrator

shrauen@carrollk12.org (410) 751-3074

Kelly Keith

Human Resources Specialist kmkeith@carrollk12.org

(410) 751-3333

Jocelyn Quinn-York Human Resources Specialist

jpquinn@carrollk12.org (410) 751-3077

Marianne Snyder

Human Resources Generalist mcsnyde@carrollk12.org

(410)751-3076

Sharon Adams Human Resources Associate

sladams@carrollk12.org (410) 751-3071

Sue Cornett

Human Resources Associate sccorne@carrollk12.org

(410) 751-3132

Susan Schwerer Human Resources Associate

slschwe@carrollk12.org (410) 751-3176

Wendy Garver

Human Resources Associate jwgarve@carrollk12.org

(410) 751-3035

Janet Remmel Director’s Secretary

jgremme@carrollk12.org (410) 751-3048

Colleen Young

Human Resources Secretary clyoung@carrollk12.org

(410) 751-3070

Brenda Six Human Resources Receptionist

bgsix@carrollk12.org (410) 751-3000

Jane Farver

Volunteer Coordinator ejfarve@carrollk12.org

(410) 751-1536