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	<title>Volume 6, Number 7, May 2013</title>
	<description>Special Edition: New Certificated Voluntary Transfer Process
Voluntary Transfer - Spring 2013
It is anticipated that the voluntary transfer process for certificated staff will begin at midnight on Monday, May 13. The final posting will be the second Monday in June.MPS will be using our on-line application system (AppliTrack) for schools to post vacancies and for...</description>
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	<pubDate>2013-05-01 10:13:06</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 6, Number 6, April 2013</title>
	<description>Calendar
April 24Financial health fair
May 24Student holiday and school based staff workday
May 27 Holiday - Memorial Day
May 30Planning for retirement meetings...</description>
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	<pubDate>2013-04-01 08:45:35</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 6, Number 5, February 2013</title>
	<description>Calendar
February 14Student Teacher Workshop4 pm, Room 303 ASC
February 18Presidents' Day Observed
March 7Hours verification &amp; finger printing 7-9 am &amp; 3-5 pm (certified, Room 303 ASC)
March 27Re-certify with ADE 11 am - 5 pm (certified, Board Room CSC)
until March 15Lateral Transfer Forms Accepted (classified)




In this issue:
Early Childhood Endorsement requirements...</description>
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	<pubDate>2013-01-08 12:00:08</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 6, Number 4, January 2013</title>
	<description>In this issue:Payroll tax update|Incentive program compensation | Policy Review| Wellness/Financial healthprograms | Renew certificates with ADE | Certification update | ASRS contribution rates | Keep your HR files current | Sabbatical leave | Student teacher workshop | Retirement meetings scheduled




Calendar
January 20Sabbatical Application Deadline...</description>
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	<pubDate>2012-12-19 14:27:34</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 6, Number 3, November 2012</title>
	<description>Calendar
November 2 Night out with the Suns
November 6Election Day
November 7 Re-certify with ADE in Board Room 11 am - 5 pm
November...</description>
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	<pubDate>2012-10-16 10:41:10</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 6, Number 2, October 2012</title>
	<description>Calendar
October 3Student teacher workshop
October8-12 October BreakHuman Resources will be open during break OFFICE HOURS
October 11Retirement planning meeting
October 18Hours verification &amp; fingerprinting in room 303 at ASC, 7-9 am and 3-5 pm....</description>
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	<pubDate>2012-09-17 14:41:29</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 6, Number 1, September 2012</title>
	<description>Calendar
September 3Labor Day
October 3Student teacher workshop
October8 - 12October Break
October 11Retirement planning meeting
October...</description>
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	<pubDate>2012-08-14 08:51:09</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 5, Number 9, May 2012</title>
	<description>Calendar
May24Last day of school
May 29Retirement planning meeting
July 7Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (certified)
July 31Health fair
August 8First day of school




In this issue: Second additional compensation allocation | Watch for incentive pay in May, July | Contracts to be issued | Method of payment form for certified staff | Payroll reminds all employees |...</description>
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	<pubDate>2012-04-30 10:08:22</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 5, Number 8, April 2012</title>
	<description>Calendar
April 6 April Break
May 17Incentive Pay Scheduled




In this issue:
OnBase Enhancements | Balance of Contract Checks | Incentive Payday Scheduled May 17 | Planning for Retirement Meeting | Opportunity for training as a RAD instructor|...</description>
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	<pubDate>2012-03-29 13:17:18</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 5, Number 7, March 2012</title>
	<description>In this issue:
Calendars| Policy Review GBCA and GBG | Team Leader Opportunity | Fingerprint Fees Reduced | ADE Recertification Event 
Calendars
Mesa Public Schools will adopt calendars for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years this spring. Before making a decision, the Board will consider comments from parents, students, staff, and residents. You will find the calendar options and feedback...</description>
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	<pubDate>2012-02-14 09:49:03</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 5, Number 6, February 2012</title>
	<description>Calendar
February13 (revised)Meet and Confer Process begins (certified)
February 15Student Teacher Workshop
February22 (revised)Employee Relations Process begins (classified)
March 5Fingerprinting and Verification of Recertification Hours (certified)
March 17Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment...</description>
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	<pubDate>2012-01-10 14:37:57</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume5, Number 5, January 2012</title>
	<description>In this issue:

Incentive program compensation
Certification update
GBKB policy review: drugs and alcohol
JHG policy review: reporting child abuse
ASRS contribution rate effective July 1, 2012
Human Resources news briefs</description>
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	<pubDate>2011-12-13 13:57:36</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 5, Number 4, December 2011</title>
	<description>In this issue:

Additional Compensation Approved
Vital payroll information updates
On-line access to ASRS account
Highly qualified information
Policy GBE: staff safety and health
Procedures for work-related injuries
Human resources news briefs</description>
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	<pubDate>2011-11-02 14:11:23</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 5, Number 3, November 2011</title>
	<description>In This Issue:

Policy review: electronic information systems
Structured English Immersion fast facts - Highly Qulified status
How do I become highly qualified in an additional core subject?
Classified staff may request lateral transfers October to mid-March
Winter break information</description>
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	<pubDate>2011-10-13 16:06:31</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 5, Number 2, October, 2011</title>
	<description>In This Issue:

Observe policy on jury duty
MPS prohibits workplace harassment
Add a content area to your teaching certificate
Classified staff may request lateral transfers October to mid-March
Professional Development Opportunities for MPS Employees
Fight the flu!
Make your mammogram appointment
Planning for retirement meetings</description>
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	<pubDate>2011-09-15 13:46:12</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 5, Number 1, September, 2011</title>
	<description>In This Issue:

October break
Staff-student relations
Student teacher workshop
Salary credit and tuition reimbursement
Renew certificates
Renew fingerprint clearance cards
Student teachers and other service providers
Absence notification
Statements of awareness and understanding
Preretirement meeting
SmartFindExpress
Badge replacement costs
U.S. Savings Bonds</description>
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	<pubDate>2011-08-29 13:32:29</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 3. Number 6, February, 2010</title>
	<description>In This Issue:
Retirement Notice, Family and Medical Leaves, Classified Courses, New Registration System, Ed-TV Training Videos, New ZIP Codes, Student Teacher Workshop, Support Staff Workday</description>
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	<pubDate>2010-01-28 08:08:31</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 3, Number 5, January 2010</title>
	<description>Incentive pay, unique employee numbers, highly qualified middle grades social studies, teaching certificates in personnel files, sabbatical leave, student teacher workshop, child abuse reporting, drugs and alcohol</description>
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	<pubDate>2010-01-04 11:08:23</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 3, Number 4, December 2009</title>
	<description>In this issue: office hours, payroll news, unique employee numbers, highly qualified information, staff safety and health, work-related injuries, preretirement meeting, discount movie tickets, sabbatical leave, teaching certificates, state tax credits, HR Web site, questions and concerns</description>
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	<pubDate>2009-12-01 10:06:44</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 3, Number 3, November 2009</title>
	<description>In this issue: flu shots, certificate renewal, Structured English Immersion, highly qualified status, semester break vacation and leave options, electronic information systems, records management</description>
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	<pubDate>2009-10-26 16:34:38</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 3, Number 2, October 2009</title>
	<description>In this issue: Political activities, Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment, retirement planning meeting, workplace harassment, jury duty, classified lateral transfers, in-service classes</description>
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	<pubDate>2009-09-11 09:19:13</pubDate>
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	<title>Volume 3, Number 1, September 2009</title>
	<description>In this issue:October break, salary schedules, notification of absence due to illness, staff-student relations, statements of awareness and understanding, badge replacement, student teacher workshop, retirement planning meeting, salary credit, tuition reimbursement</description>
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	<pubDate>2009-08-21 10:42:42</pubDate>
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