Monday, July 2, 2012

Increase in IPERS Contribution Rates

Effective July 1, 2012, the IPERS contribution rates for employees and employers will increase as mandated by law. For employees, the rate increases from 5.38% to 5.78%, and for employers, the rate increases from 8.07% to 8.67%. This change will be reflected starting with your July 13 paycheck. The rate change will increase employee contributions by $4.00 per pay period for each $1,000 of wages, and the employer’s contribution will increase by $6.00 per pay period for each $1,000 of wages. Please contact Payroll Specialists Steve Jordan (ext. 14908) or Michelle Westcott (ext. 14422) if you have any questions.

July 2012 School Leader Update

Click here to download the July 2012 issue of the School Leader Update from the Iowa Department of Education.

Agency’s Non-Discrimination Statement Has Been Revised

Due to updates to the Agency’s Educational Equity and Non-Discrimination Board Policy, the Agency has a revised non-discrimination statement. This statement is to be used on all formal agency documents and publications that are distributed to the public. The revised statement is below. It can always be accessed under the Communications link on the Intranet.

Heartland Area Education Agency 11 does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, genetics, national origin, religion, age, or disability. Direct inquiries to the Human Resources Director, 6500 Corporate Dr., Johnston, IA 50131-1603, the Director, Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-1004 or Director, Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City, MO 64106.

Extended Year School Start Dates; Composite Calendar Coming Soon

Below are the start dates of the year-round schools we serve. The full Heartland Composite Calendar will be available in The Connection in the fall.

Des Moines Extended (Capitol View, Moulton & River Woods)
Teachers Start: 7/9
Classes Start: 7/11

Des Moines Public Charter
Teachers Start: 7/12
Classes Start: 7/16

Holy Family
Teachers Start: 7/24
Classes Start: 7/30

Irving (Indianola CSD)
Teachers Start: 7/9
Classes Start: 7/12

Rolling Green (Urbandale CSD)
Teachers Start: 7/24
Classes Start: 7/26