1. How do I file life insurance claims? The surviving beneficiary should call the Human Resources department (865.453.4671) and schedule an appointment for filing for death benefits. A certified copy of the death certificate is necessary for claims to be submitted. Employee badges must be worn on school property and while performing school related duties including field trips. Contact the Human Resources department to have a badge replaced. Badges will be replaced at no charge if the badge is broken. Lost badges will be replaced for $5.00 (regular badges). Lost security badges will be replaced for $20.00 4.
Can my employee badge be used for admission to sporting events ?
A Sevier County Board of Education employee badge will permit access to school athletic events free of charge excluding post season or tournament events. Contact your school administrator immediately. Lost security badges will be replaced for $20.00. Contact Human Resources to have your security badge replaced. 6.
How do I notify the payroll department that I have added a degree/endorsement to my teaching license? You must first notify the Department of Education and apply to have additional degree/endorsement to your teaching license. Upon receipt of your new teaching licence, submit the superintendents copy to the Human Resources department. Degrees must be completed by August 31 and the new license submitted to Human Resources by November 1 to receive credit for payroll for the entire school year. 7. When will I receive a salary increase based on adding a degree to my teaching license? To receive credit for payroll for the entire school year, degrees must be completed by August 31 and a new teaching license submitted to Human Resources by November 1. *It is the employees responsibility to notify and present credentials to the Sevier County Board of Education for payroll credit. Salary schedules are based on credentials presented to the Board of Education for the current year. 8. Do I need to notify the Human Resources department that I plan to complete an advanced degree? Yes. Written notice of intent to complete additional academic training should be forwarded to the Director of Finance and the School Board Chairperson. 9. Can I take bereavement leave? Up to three days of bereavement will be granted on the occasion of the death of an employee’s spouse, child, grandparent, grandchild, parent, sister, brother, parent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, or son-in-law. Two additional days of bereavement leave may be granted upon the death of an immediate family member (defined as spouse, child, or parent) should the employee so request and be approved by the Director or designee. 10. What do I do if I need to take an extended leave from my job ? You must provide 30 days notice where the need for leave is foreseeable to the Sevier County School Board. Failure to request a foreseeable leave may result in the delay of such leave until at least 30 days after you provide actual notice. If providing advance notification is impossible, you must provide notice as soon as feasible within two days of learning of the need for the leave. 11. What do I do if I need to make a change to my benefits ? All changes must be made in person with the Human Resources department by the employee. 12. What if I don't enroll in a health plan when first eligible? If you do not elect health coverage when fist eligible and you later decide you want to enroll, you will be considered a late enrollee. As late enrollees, you and your dependents must meet one of the special enrollment provisions. Below are examples of special provisions:
13. When can I change health insurance plans? October 15-November 15 14. When can I change add/change dental coverage? October 15-November 15 Annually |
Frequently Asked Questions
The Sevier County Board of Education has collected a series of commonly asked questions and corresponding answers for various benefit plans. Such information may assist you in understanding eligibility, benefits, claim processing protocols and other provisions of these benefit plans. Any additional questions employees may have concerning benefits may be addressed to the human resources department.
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