We thought it would be helpful for you to have a list of “bits and pieces” of important information that might help you at this very busy time of the year. 

Annual (personal) leave:  You can use the web-based sub system to request annual days (personal leave) up to 365 days in advance. Now is the time to get your annual leave reserved for that special event next year. 

Summer paychecks:  Direct deposit pay information will be available online through the LWSD portal three business days before the money is actually deposited.  Printed copies of pay stubs are no longer mailed to your home over the summer.

Waiting for a transfer?  If you’re waiting to hear about a transfer, be sure Human Resources has a

way to contact you if you plan on being away during the summer.  You have two business days to

respond to a transfer.  Keep in mind that you can turn down one transfer offer and still stay on the list. 

If you turn down the second offer, your name will be dropped from the list and you’ll remain in your

current position.

New glasses/contacts:  Your vision insurance is on a 365-day benefit schedule, so when you use a

particular benefit, it’s not available again for 365 days.  You may want to keep this in mind when

scheduling appointments and making eyewear purchases this summer.  Note:  You are allowed to get

new frames every year under our plan. 

On leave next year?  If you plan to be on leave for all or part of next year and would like to receive

weekly issues of the UPdate, contact Sheila Hagerman at the LWEA office.  We’ll be happy to put

you on our e-mail list so you can keep up with what’s going on while you are gone. 

Insurance savings:  A+ Auto and Home Insurance program, the NEA-endorsed auto and home

insurance company, has very competitive rates and specially-tailored policies for educators. Call

Customer Service (A+ program) at 877-999-8947 for more information or a quote.  Many members

report having saved significant amounts of money by switching to this plan.

Member benefits:  Check out the NEA Member Benefits website for all kinds of programs and

discounts that have been approved by the Association and are available to you as an NEA member. 

Save your receipts:  Be sure to save receipts for next year’s Professional Fund.  Receipts dated 6/1/09 or later are eligible. 

Last Update:  This is the last Update of the year.  We will send our last Update/Addate on Wednesday, June 17 via e-mail – no printed copies will be distributed. 

LWEA office closed in July:  The LWEA office will be closed from Friday, June 26 through Friday, July 31, to allow for staff vacations.