Memorandum
Cobb County School District ¨Human Resources ¨ 514 Glover St ¨Marietta, GA 30060
TO: Principals and Division Heads
FROM: Tim A. Baker
Director of Employment
DATE: January 5, 2011
SUBJECT: Certified Employees – Intent Forms Regarding Employment
for School Year 2011-2012
Purpose
The purpose of this memo is to communicate the certified employee intent process for school year 2011-2012.
Background
Annually, we determine the intentions for continued employment of certified employees for the next school year. Principals, division heads and Human Resources use the data for recruitment planning. All certified personnel, except local school administrators and members of the Superintendent’s Cabinet, should be included in this process. The Leadership Management Office within Human Resources coordinates a separate process for both of these groups.
Action Requested
Please:
1. Distribute the attached form, Intent Regarding Employment for School Year 2011-2012, to all certified employees (except local school administrators and members of the Superintendent’s Cabinet). These forms are to be completed and returned to you by Wednesday, January 12, 2011.
2. Complete and fax the attached Summary Report – Intent of Certified Employees to
(678) 594-8580 by Tuesday, January 18, 2011. You will keep the individual forms at your school. We only need the Summary Report form.
Closing
Thank you for your assistance. The Human Resources Supervisors are prepared to assist you.
Laura Martin / Special Education / (770) 426-3523Vicki Piedmont / Elementary / (770) 426-3527
Paula Smith/Mike Anderson / Middle & High / (770) 426-3526/770-426-3426
Attachments
cc: Human Resources Supervisors
Area Assistant Superintendents
Donald Dunnigan, CHRO
TO: Certified Employees
FROM: Tim A. Baker, Director of Employment
DATE: January 5, 2011
SUBJECT: INTENT REGARDING EMPLOYMENT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012
Background
As we begin planning for the 2011-2012 school year, it is important for us to know your intent regarding continued employment with the Cobb County School District.
Human Resources will prepare and your principal/division head will deliver contracts for school year 2011-2012 in March. Your principal/division head will accept resignations through June 1, 2011. After that date, you will be released from your contract only in an emergency situation or in the event of a promotion.
Action Requested
Please check the one response that most accurately reflects your plans for the upcoming school year. Return this form to your principal/division head by Wednesday, January 12, 2011.
I am on limited contract (hired after Monday, July 26, 2010) and want to be considered for continued employment in the district for school year 2011-2012.
I plan to apply for a transfer within the district for school year 2011-2012. Transfer forms will be available via the Human Resources Form Bank on the District Intranet Support Site after February 15, 2011 at:
http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/hr/employeerelations/PASS/Documents/Employment/Transfers/2011/Transfer 2011_January Info for EE.doc
I plan to retire at the end of school year 2010-2011. It is essential that you notify the Human Resources Benefits Department of your intentions to retire; contact Belinda Goodman-Ayewoh, Retirement Specialist at: . You must submit a letter of retirement to your principal/division head. Please read the following important TRS information:
Considering Retirement?Friendly reminder that recently the May 31, 2011and June 1, 2011 Furlough Days were eliminated for FY2011 and that these two dates are now compensated work days for teachers and many other school-based employees. Please be aware thatthe date you select to retire may mean the difference between being eligible to receive aTRS Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in 6 months or being eligible to receive the COLA in 1 year!!!If you select a retirement date of June 1, your last day of active employment must be no later than May 31, and yourfirst COLA eligibility will be January 1, 2011 (6 months).If you select a retirement date of July 1, your last day of active employment must be no later than June 30, and yourfirst COLA eligibility will be July 1, 2012 (12 months). Questions? Contact your TRS Retirement Specialist at (404) 352-6500.
I plan to resign my position at the end of school year 2010-2011. You must submit a letter of resignation to your principal/division head.
I plan to take a leave of absence for school year 2011-2012. It is essential that you notify the Human Resources Benefits Office of your intentions to take a leave of absence – specific related documents must be completed and approved. Please contact Cindy Hays, Benefits Lead Leave Representative, at:
I am on regular contract and want to remain in my present school/division for school year 2011-2012.
This intent form is for planning purposes only and is NOT legally binding.
Employee’s Name: / Date:Employee’s Signature: / School/Division:
SUMMARY REPORT – INTENT OF CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES
TO: Tim A. Baker
Director of Employment
Fax (678) 594-8580
FROM:
School/Division
DATE:
** Please do not send HR the individual forms – only this Summary Report!! **
Total number on limited contract (hired after Monday, July 26, 2010) that want to be considered for employment in the district for school year 2011-2012. Please complete an EAF on any employee NOT being reelected.
Total number planning to apply for a transfer within the district for school year 2011-2012.
Total number planning to retire at the end of school year 2010-2011.
(Please attach letters of retirement that you have received and complete an Employee Action Form for each individual.)
Total number planning to take a leave of absence for school year 2011-2012.
Total number planning to resign their position at the end of school year 2010-2011.
(Please attach letters of resignation that you have received and complete an Employee Action Form.)
Total number on regular contract that want to remain in their present school/division for the 2011-12 school year.
Grand Total of certified employees in school/division (except local school administrators and members of the superintendent’s cabinet).
Comments:Signature of Principal/Division Head: