Lincoln HR Department News

Welcome to 2025!

It may not always feel like it, but we have passed the halfway point of the school year. As we step into the new year, there are many things to consider—tax preparations, retirement planning, and benefits enrollment, to name a few. In this latest newsletter, you'll find important information to help you stay informed and prepared.

Read on for the latest HR news!

Grab a coworker and try something new for the New Year!

CARDIO DRUMMING

TUES & THURS 6:30-7:30pm

Feb 4-26

Model Elementary Gym

Please check on your certification and be sure to get it renewed by the expiration date. You will need to provide a printed, notarized copy to the HR office.

We have provided the building administrators a list of staff that have a certification(s)/licensure(s) expiring between 1/1/2025 and 6/30/2025.

If you are planning on moving from one salary lane to another next school year, please remember some important dates. You must notify the HR office by May 1st that you anticipate having enough credits to change salary lanes. You can do this even if you will be working on those credits over the summer. Also, once you gain those credits, you must provide evidence of it no later than 10 school days after the beginning of the year. If you miss that deadline, you will not get your lane change until the following school year.

Shoutout to the amazing staff at Lincoln High School for their outstanding attendance and dedication! Your commitment to showing up every day makes a huge difference for students and the entire school community.

Keep up the great work! 👏🎉 #LHSStrong #DedicationMatters

Lincoln Consolidated Schools uses eSuite for employee self-service, such as viewing and printing paystubs and tax forms. You are also able to review your Sick, Personal Business, or other PTO bank, change your Federal Tax With-holding, contributions to HSA or 403b or update your contact information.

Please complete this form and provide the required documentation for name and/or address change.

W2s & 1095-C

W2s - Many of you have taken advantage of the opportunity to receive your W-2s electronically. Here are some W2 FAQ's

1095-C: The District is also required to provide you a copy of your 1095-C, which provides informtaion related to the offer of medical insurance coverage from the District to you. For active staff, this form will be loaded into eSuite and will only be printed upon request.

*This form is not needed to file your 2024 taxes.

If you would like to receive your 1095-C electronically, please follow these instructions:

1. Log into eSuite

2. Go to the “My HR” drop down menu

3. Select “Print my 1095-C”

4. Read the instructions on the webpage

5. Click the box next to “Paperless 1095-C”

The District has a deadline of March 3, 2025 to distribute your 1095-C.

NEW FOR 2024

The Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (the “Act”) Starting with the 2024 calendar year, instead of mailing Forms 1095-C to employees, the Act allows employers to furnish Forms 1095-C only upon the request of employees.

Absence Approvals & Note Expectations

• Teachers requesting personal days on scheduled half days or days without students are required to obtain approval from the Superintendent.

• Upcoming Non-student Reporting Days and Half Days (some of these may be non-student reporting days for only part of the District, please refer to the Master Calendar for more detail):

• Feb. 14, 17, 18
• Mar. 7, 13, 24--28
• April 18, 21, 22
• May 23, 26
• June 10, 11

• Teacher absences before or after a vacation or holiday period are required to provide documentation for the absence if it has not already been approved. The day before or after the vacation or holiday periods include:
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1/17 & 1/21)
  
• President’s Day (2/13 & 2/18)
• Spring Break (3/21 & 3/31)
• Memorial Day (5/23 & 5/27)
• Juneteenth (6/19) ~ 12 mos employees only

• Do you know the newest laws? • How will they affect you? • Can you afford to retire?

School Employees Pension and Retirement Seminars (VIRTUAL)

COST: FREE

February 10, 2025
7-8:30pm
REGISTER

March 10, 2025
7-8:30pm
REGISTER

Washtenaw ISD - School Employees Pension and Retirement Seminar (In Person)

COST: FREE

LOCATION: Teaching & Learning Center (TLC), Washtenaw Intermediate School District

1819 S. Wagner Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 Room: Vogels A & B

March 11, 2025

5:00-6:30 PM

REGISTER

These seminars will cover specific details of what lies ahead as a public school retiree, including healthcare, pension benefits and managing lifetime income. This is for employees that were hired by a Michigan public school.

Updating Coverage for a Life Event

When you experience a qualifying life event, you must update your benefits within 31 days of the event.

Life events include:

• Birth
• Marriage
• Divorce
• Legal guardianship
• Child becomes eligible
• Child no longer eligible
• Other family status change

GO TO MYMESSA

> under ENROLLMENT tab > go to life events

If you need additional instructions, please refer to the user guide or contact MESSA's Member Service Center at 800-336-0013 (TTY: 888-445-5614). You can also connect with us via live chat or secure message.

Dental and Vision Benefits

Reminder that the MESSA dental and vision benefits plan year starts over Jan. 1, 2025.

FUN FACT:

LINCOLN STAFF HIRING

Over the course of 2024 - We hired 107 staff!

Starving....tummy growling....getting hangry.....

Chartwells has you covered! Simply fill out the form to receive a login to create a Staff Lunch Account! Each full meal is $5.25, Salad Bar $3.00 and single entrée item is $3.00

You will receive a Staff Appreciation Card on your first purchase and get your 10th meal FREE!

Go check out the great lunch options from our amazing food service provider!

Staff Lunch Account Sign-Up Form

Any questions please contact Shaney Klein - kleins@lincolnk12.org