
HR News Today
January 2021
HR Supervisor
HR Generalist
HR Clerk
Dr. Carol Tolx (Chief Human Resources Officer)
Provides leadership and direction to the Human Resources Department. Supervises the execution of the following: Employment Services, Labor Relations, Professional Standards, Health Benefits, EAP, and Recruitment and Retention. Oversees human capital management for all current and potential employees including recruiting, selecting, onboarding, developing, evaluating, investigating, recognizing, and retaining a high performing workforce. Collaborates with the union and various committees to ensure a constructive, positive work environment.
Feel free to contact Dr. Tolx at tolxca@centennialsd.org or x11031.
Beth Katits (Executive Secretary)
Supports the Superintendent of Schools, Chief Human Resources Officer and the Human Resources Department. Provides ongoing training and transitioning. Assists with the development of the personnel agenda, managing department budgets, coordinates CEA-Admin forum and Support Staff Advisory. Manages Safe Schools online training and compliance. Assists the Communications Coordinator with district publications and communications.
Feel free to contact Beth at x11003 or Katiel@centennialsd.org with any questions.
Monthly Employee Spotlight
"Dee" is our Custodian at the Central Office and has been with the District for 27 years!
"Dee" is a ray of sunshine and is always willing to provide assistance.
"Dee" always goes above and beyond the call of duty and her smile and kindness are infectious.
A big thank you from HR for everything you do!
Please stop by Dr. Tolx's office for your award.
Coming next month:
*Next month we will highlight our wonderful receptionists, Doreen Smith and Jillian Hillman
COVID-19 updates:
Bucks County school nurses are expected to be vaccinated this month in hopes that teachers will be vaccinated in February or March.
The following links are provided for your convenience:
Reminder of free COVOD-19 testing for Bucks County School Staff:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dpe2jHKGWihCFCJO2ig-iMlB0zj1IKim/view?usp=sharing
Current COVID-19 HR Process for Employees:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h17MLG2q0sBrxhL7DNQD7Pfz4kJAv5_qAdmHteR_kTA/edit?usp=sharing
Health and Wellness:
10 Mental Health Tips for Teachers Balancing Life and Remote Teaching:
https://everfi.com/blog/k-12/10-ways-educators-can-support-their-mental-health/
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided through Health Advocate by the Delaware Valley Trusts and Centennial School DIstrict. It is available 24/7 to all employees, their spouses, dependent children, parents and in-laws, and gives access to confidential short term counseling (up to five sessions at no cost) and resources to help create a happier, healthier balance between work and life. The telephone number is (877) 240-6863.
Your certified counselor can address:
- Stress, depression, anxiety; Marital relationships; Family/parenting issue; Work conflicts; Anger, grief, and loss; Drug and alcohol abuse
Delaware Valley Health Trust Center (DVHT):
DVHT offers a wide variety of services at no cost to employees with District medical coverage and their dependents.
https://www.centennialsd.org/Page/9496
403b and Retirement:
Please be aware that Centennial School District only works with Henderson Brothers as our Third Party Administrator for the 403b deductions, and the TIAA Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association as our retirement plan provider.
If you receive any email inquiries from any other parties (i.e.: Perabuilds, etc.) please disregard and assume the email is spam or a phishing email.
If you have any questions regarding your 403b deductions or retirement benefits, please contact Yulia Portman at x11032.
*ATTENTION CEA MEMBERS, THE TRANSFER PERIOD BEGAN ON JANUARY 1, 2021 AND CLOSES ON FEBRUARY 28, 2021*
Members of CEA have the opportunity to request a voluntary transfer for the new school year between January 1st and February 28th. Submitted transfer requests shall be honored only for vacancies which exist as of the close of the business day on March 1st. Again, all requests submitted will be shared with your building administrator and CEA Leadership.
Centennial School District
Email: hr@centennialsd.org
Website: https://www.centennialsd.org/
Location: 48 Swan Way, Warminster, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 441-6000
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/csdinfo