Employee Quarterly
February 2025
MSEA Leave of Absence & Job Share Request Deadline
The deadline for MSEA employees requesting a Leave of Absence or Job Share for the 2025-2026 school year is
March 1, 2025. Employees can submit their LOA notification in the Knowledge Base or by visiting this link.
Mandated Training
Leave Cash-In Deadline
MSEA employees have the option to cash in up to 3 days of personal leave. The request must be received in the Payroll department by May 1st.
Click here for the electronic form.
MSBSD’s newly launched Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through AllOne Health offers confidential support and resources to all permanent employees and their families, regardless of health insurance enrollment or full-time status. These services are completely free of charge for employees and their families. While many may already be aware of the counseling services offered, the program also provides several other valuable benefits, including:
Financial Guidance: Consult with a Certified Financial Professional, covering topics like tax questions, home buying, budgeting, saving for college, and more. Additional consultations may be offered depending on the issue. (Financial Wellness Flyer)
Identity Theft Support: Employees or family members concerned about identity theft can receive a virtual session (up to 60 minutes) with a Fraud Resolution Specialist. (Financial Wellness Flyer)
Legal Support: The EAP provides legal consultation, referrals, and resources for personal matters such as estate planning, adoption, bankruptcy, divorce/custody, and more. The member portal also offers access to legal resources and legal document templates. (Legal Support Flyer)
…and More! View the EAP Benefits Flyer for an overview of all benefits available.
How to Access EAP Services:
- Member Portal: Sign up HERE (Company Code: “Matanuska”) to easily access your benefits. The Member Portal offers a range of resources, including thousands of self-care articles, health and lifestyle assessments, interactive checklists, soft skills courses, podcasts, resource locators, exclusive discounts, and comprehensive articles on health and well-being. You can also visit the Online Financial Center, where you'll find worksheets, calculators, and a variety of tools to support your financial goals and wellness. (See Member Portal Flyer)
- Phone: Call AllOne Health at 1-800-932-0034 (Company Code: “Matanuska”).
For additional details, visit the District’s Retirement and Benefits webpage, view the recorded employee orientation available HERE, or contact Gennifer Dahlquist for assistance.
Spring Break Leave Entries
March 20, 2025 is the entry deadline for Classified employee spring break leave entries. If an employee does not enter leave, paid time off will be entered for them. If an employee does not have a leave balance, leave without pay will be used. Any Classified employee who has a leave balance over 480 hours at the end of the school year will have their excess hours donated to the Sick Leave Bank.
MSEA Resignations
Per the MSEA Negotiated Agreement, an employee must notify Human Resources of their intent to separate from the District before March 30, 2025, to remain eligible for health insurance through August 31, 2025. The employee can submit a separation ticket here.
Reviewing Tax Withholding
Your selected tax withholding is displayed on your pay advice. You can also view and update your withholding in Employee Access. It may be necessary to update your Form W-4 if you have had any recent life events such as changes in your job, marital status, dependents or want to change a flat amount being withheld. Click the link to the instructions below to update your Form W-4. If you need assistance with your Employee Access login information, please contact the Call Center at 761-HELP (4357).
Changes to 1095-B Forms for Employees
As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the mandate that required individuals to have minimum health coverage or pay a tax penalty has been permanently removed. Due to this change, the IRS no longer requires insurance carriers to mail out 1095-B forms.
How to Access Your 1095-B Form:
Employees enrolled in a Premera health plan can access their 1095-B form through one of the following three methods. The updated forms will be available before March 1, 2025.
- Sign in to your Premera account and go to My Account/Tax Form 1095 to download and print the form. Or go to Secure Inbox if you’d like to email your request to have the tax form mailed.
- Call the customer service phone number on the back of your ID card to request the form be mailed.
- Complete the 1095-B Mailing Request Form and mail it to the address listed on the form.
Why You Need Your 1095-B Form:
The 1095-B form provides proof of the health coverage you had during the year, which may still be important for your personal tax filing.
Joe Redington Jr/Sr High School Principal Tom Lytle has been named Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) Region VIII Principal of the Year. Mr. Lytle has served at Redington Jr/Sr High School as principal for 10 years. Dr. Randy Trani, Superintendent, stated, "Mr. Lytle's heart for all students and his belief that all students can learn at high levels shines through in his work with students at Redington."
Congratulations Principal Lytle for this accomplishment!
Substitutes Needed
If you know someone who would like to be a substitute, please encourage them to contact Human Resources at 907-761-4357 Option 3 or apply online at https://www.matsuk12.us/jobs