Perspective Employee News

Perspective Employee Newsletter
Perspective is a weekly email newsletter for APS employees, packed with the latest APS news, information from HR and Employee Wellness, and articles honoring and recognizing APS employees.
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Recent Employee News
Teachers, Students Now Have Access to APS Discovery Education Website
APS has partnered with Discovery Education to provide 21st century learning tools for students, teachers and school staff.
September 20, 2012
Employee Health Insurance Costs to Increase
The increase that goes into effect in January 2013 ranges from 2 to 9 percent and is needed to offset a projected shortfall; the cost of vision and dental care won't increase.
Discounted A is for Art! Tickets Available for Employees Through Friday
Employees get more than half off the adult ticket price if they purchase them by Friday, Sept. 14. Gala and auction of student art will be held Friday, Sept. 28, at the Albuquerque Museum.
September 13, 2012
Promethean Board Training Held in September, October
Teachers who have the electronic white boards in their classrooms are required to complete the training before they can use them.
September 13, 2012
Biometric Screening Date Added at City Centre as Deadline Approaches
Only a couple of weeks are left to complete screenings and personal health surveys in order to keep insurance costs down.
September 13, 2012
Madison Middle School Teacher Named 2012 Professional of the Year
Linda Hansen is recognized by the New Mexico Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
September 13, 2012
VHS Educator Says Promethean Board Has Changed the Way She Teaches
English teacher Paula Johnson is September's TIG/APS Education Foundation Innovation Award winner, earning $100 in cash and $2,500 to spend on interactive classroom tools or training.
September 13, 2012
Remember Constitution Day, Sept. 17
Every school accepting federal funds must teach about the founding document.
September 13, 2012
Deadline for Horizon Awards Applications is Friday
The awards, sponsored by the APS Education Foundation, provide between $1,500 and $5,000 to projects in literacy, fine arts, middle and high school activities and STEM -- science/technology/engineering/math.
September 13, 2012
Some Employees Who Earned College Credit May Be Eligible for Pay Increases
Deadline for applying for the pay increase is Sept. 15.
September 13, 2012
APS Names Principals at Two Elementary Schools
Ellen Cromer has been named principal at San Antonito, and Roxann Morris has been named principal at Apache.
September 13, 2012
Employees Encouraged to Use APS Whistleblower Hotline to Report Fraud, Waste
Ethical Advocate accepts confidential reporting online.
September 6, 2012
Only Three Weeks Left to Complete Health Screenings, Surveys
Only a third of those insured by APS have completed online health surveys, and only about half have completed biometric screenings that will keep costs down. The deadline for completing both is Sept. 30.
September 6, 2012
APS Employees May Buy Discounted A is for Art! Tickets
For one week only, tickets are on sale for $12.
September 6, 2012
City Centre Gets New Wireless Networks for Employees, Guests
The "cc" wireless network no longer available.
August 30, 2012
APS Still Hiring Special Ed, Bilingual, Math and Substitute Teachers
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply online.
August 30, 2012
APS Principals Raise More than $1,700 for MDA
Tim McCorkle of Albuquerque High and Pam Meyer of Jefferson Mid-School were both "arrested" for a good cause.
August 30, 2012




