The District is required to notify all employees to check their withholding status and make any changes necessary to keep their tax-withholding status correct. Employees who have had any changes such as marriage, new babies, divorce, etc., can fill out a new W4 and submit it to the payroll office.  If you are claiming exempt status from taxes, that status will expire mid-February.  To continue to claim exempt status, employees must fill out a new W4 each year. ★

Maintenance Department employee Shaun Macomber, who works with the grounds crew, was voted by his peers as the February employee of the month. ★

The District Payroll Office will be offering a retirement class on, Feb. 16, 4-6:30 p.m. at the District Offices, 7387 S. Campus View Dr.  A representative from the Utah Retirement System will present pension information.  Judy Burton and Joy MacKay from the payroll office will present information regarding District retirement benefits and will have a personalized benefit sheet for those signed up for the class.   This information is helpful for anyone looking to retire this year or within the next few years.  A $20 check will hold your seat and be returned to you at the class.   Send your check to Joy MacKay at 7387 S. Campus View Dr. West Jordan, UT 84084.  You may also register by e-mail at joy.mackay@jordan.k12.ut.us or 801-567-8211. ★

For the 2012-13 academic year, the Board of Education has authorized two sabbatical and two educational leaves.  The application deadline for Sabbatical & Educational Leaves will be Feb. 1.  Applications may be filed with the Human Resource Department or the Local Professional Improvement Committee (LPIC), which is located within the Curriculum Department.  District employees are encouraged to refer to the following policies for additional application details and instructions.

• DP333NEG – Leave – Sabbatical
• DP332NEG – Educational Leave ★