KAIMUKI-MCKINLEY-ROOSEVELT (KMR) COMPLEX AREA NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION 2014 – 2015

A.)FOLD YOUR PAPER (“HOTDOG” FOLD) B.)IN THE MIDDLE, WRITE YOUR NAME SCHOOL AND GRADE/SUBJECT C.)ON EACH CORNER OF YOUR TAG USE A NONLINGUISTIC REPRESENTATION TO SHOW YOUR CURRENT FEELINGS ABOUT TEACHING: 1.)SOMETHING THAT’S WORKING WELL 2.)SOMETHING THAT SCARES YOU 3.) A STRESS RELIEVER 4.) AN “AH HA!” Bellwork

CAS WELCOME Ruth Silberstein Complex Area Superintendent

DESIRED OUTCOMES Participants will:  Become familiar with personnel supports and professional resources.  Know and understand employee placement processes, professional evaluation, and Hawaii administrative rules.  Learn about educational initiatives such as Special Education, RTI, EES & Classroom Strategies  Collaborate professionally with peers.

NORMS  Equity of voice  Active listening  Respect for all perspectives  Safety and Confidentiality  Respectful use of Technology  Restrooms  Lunch and break  Parking Lot

KMR COMPLEX AREA RESOURCE TEAM School Renewal Specialist Rodney Moriwake, SRS TA Sara Podlewski, SRS TA Jacqueline Ornellas SRS Chuck Fradley EES EO Resource Teachers Liane Auyong-ImamuraJoyce LukaEdric Hs Cheryl Koito-Casison Hope SuzukiDayni Kawamoto Terri KeolaPam Kohara Lorri Kondo Grace Makaimoku-Young Jason Okamota Bebi Davis Marie AguilarHolly Polk Michael Meli Lori NagamineJohn Mulroy Kristen Brummel

KMR COMPLEX AREA KAIMUKI McKINLEYROOSEVELT Kaimuki HSMcKinley HS Roosevelt HS Jarrett MSCentral MS Kawananakoa MS Washington MSKaahumanuStevenson Middle Ala WaiKaiulaniLincoln Ali’i IolaniKauluwelaMaemae HokulaniLanakilaManoa JeffersonLikelikeNoelani KuhioRoyalNuuanu PaloloLunaliloPauoa PaloloAnuenue School

LET’S MOVE! Find a partner across the room (that you do not know), introduce yourself and share information on your Name Card. Each person has 2 minutes to share.

HAWAII USA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CARY MIYASHIRO MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE

6 PRIORITY + STEM CHERYL KOITO-CASISON CAST

TERRY LAU HSTA REP Mark Nakamura Personnel Specialist Honolulu District

Break  10 minutes

MARIE AGUILAR MENTOR/ RT Educator Effectiveness System Collaboration / Q&A

Collaboration Activity:  Group of 4 in the same grade level  Review EES planning packet  Write down 3 questions you have  Join another group of4 close to your grade level.  Answer the 6 questions  Unanswered questions write on chart paper and post. Group share.

HSTA VEBA Trust Brenda Shiroma Marketing Director

16 HSTA VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES BENEFICIARY ASSOCIATION (VEBA) TRUST New Teacher Orientation

17 Who and What is the VEBA Trust?  The VEBA Trust was established for active and retired HSTA members and their eligible dependents.  The Board of Trustees is comprised of teachers who are members of HSTA. Trustees represent the various segments of the HSTA population. All Trustees are teachers, with two being retirees.

18 WHEN YOU BECOME A HSTA MEMBER, YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE PRODUCTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU.

19 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE VOLUNTARY PRODUCTS  Life Insurance  Basic Life for only $1.50/month with a benefit coverage of $15, (up to age 65).  Basic Plus Life if you want more coverage that what is offered for Basic Life.

20  Disability Income Protection  Short Term (STIP)  Long Term (LTIP) The difference between the STIP and LTIP is the waiting period and length of coverage. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE VOLUNTARY PRODUCTS

21  Long Term Care Insurance (LTC) LTC can help you preserve your independence and financial security, and can help relieve your family members of the burden of making decisions about how to pay for care. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE VOLUNTARY PRODUCTS

22 WHAT’S NEW? VEBA Trust is now offering Critical Illness Insurance to its members. This is the only plan that there is an annual open enrollment period. There are no health questions to complete. If you are interested, visit our website for open enrollment dates.

23 SUMMARY  HSTA will notify VEBA when you become a member.  Enrollment forms will be mailed to you.  If you would like to be notified via when the forms are mailed to you, please provide that information to us today.  Be sure to complete and return the forms within 60 days, the due date will be on the front of the enrollment packet.  If the forms are not received by VEBA within the 60 days, you will need to complete the Evidence of Insurability form.  If you have any questions, contact us.

24 HSTA VEBA TRUST CONTACT INFORMATION Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Phone: (Oahu) Neighbor Islands Toll Free: Fax: Website: Address:1259 A’ala Street, Suite 202 Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

25 SHORT TERM INCOME PROTECTION (STIP)

26 WHAT IS STIP?  If you become temporarily disabled, you can receive up to 60% of your monthly salary. Premiums are based your monthly salary and length of benefit (either 90 or 180 days).

27 HOW CAN I TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER?  Become an HSTA member  When you sign up for STIP, the Trust will subsidize a portion of the premium. The subsidy is up to $10.00 per month for qualifying members who elect to cover 100% of the monthly gross salary.

28 For Example: Chris is a 25 year old teacher who is pregnant. She only has 14 days sick leave. Chris does not have enough sick leave, so she would be taking leave without pay.

Continue Example: Can you imagine? Not having income while out of work can cause financial stress. If you depend on your paycheck for your daily living expenses; you should consider short- term income protection plan that will help pay your basic expenses while you are temporarily disabled. It is a valuable protection against the “what ifs” in life. 29

30 WHAT WILL IT COST?  The premium cost is based on your monthly salary and the plan length.

31 PREMIUM CALCULATION Using this example,  Monthly gross salary: $3,  Length of coverage: Plan 1 (90 days)  Selected monthly disability benefit: 60% (maximum %) of monthly gross salary or $ per month. $25.56 Per Month

32 PREMIUM FOR CHRIS Monthly Premium: $25.56 Less the subsidy: ( 10.00)* Chris would only pay: $15.56 per month for her STIP coverage. *The HSTA VEBA Trust will subsidize up to $10.00 per month for qualifying members who elect to cover the maximum % of the monthly gross salary.

33 CHRIS’ TOTAL COST & BENEFIT In summary, Chris will only pay $15.56 per month and receive both the Short Term Income Protection Plan and the Long Term Care Base Plan.

34 HSTA VEBA TRUST CONTACT INFORMATION  Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Monday thru Friday  Phone: (Oahu)  Neighbor Islands Toll Free:  Fax:   Website:  Address:1259 A’ala Street, Suite 202 Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

35 LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE SAVINGS COMPARISON Presented by HSTA VEBA Trust

36 YOUR LONG TERM CARE (LTC) MONTHLY PREMIUM IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:  Plan Type There are 8 different plans; you select the plan that best fits your needs. Plans have different combinations of various coverage. Long Term Care Facility and Professional Home Care Total Home Care or/and Simple Inflation or/and Non Forfeiture

37 Plan 1 Long Term Care Facility Professional Home Care Plan 2 Long Term Care Facility Professional Home Care Total Home Care Plan 3 Long Term Care Facility Professional Home Care Simple Inflation Plan 4 Long Term Care Facility Professional Home Care Non Forfeiture Base Plan PLAN TYPES

38 PLAN TYPES (CONTINUE) Plan 8 Long Term Care Facility Professional Home Care Total Home Care Simple Inflation Non Forfeiture Plan 7 Long Term Care Facility Professional Home Care Simple Inflation Non Forfeiture Plan 6 Long Term Care Facility Professional Home Care Total Home Care Non Forfeiture Plan 5 Long Term Care Facility Professional Home Care Total Home Care Simple Inflation Most Popular

39  Monthly Facility Benefit Amount There are 15 different $ increments; you select the amount that meets your needs YOUR LONG TERM CARE (LTC) MONTHLY PREMIUM IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

40  Facility Benefit Duration There are 3 different years YOUR LONG TERM CARE (LTC) MONTHLY PREMIUM IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

41 YOUR LONG TERM CARE (LTC) MONTHLY PREMIUM IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:  Your current age at the time of enrollment

42 LTC CALCULATION EXAMPLE: Current Age: 29 Plan: 5 Monthly Facility Benefit Amount: $5, Facility Benefit Duration: 3 years Formula: Rate for plan chosen x Facility Monthly Benefit Amount /500 = Monthly Premium $2.30 x $5,000.00/500 = 11,500/500 = $23.00 per month

43 HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK THAT SAME COVERAGE WOULD BE IF YOU WERE TO WAIT 30 YEARS LATER TO APPLY FOR IT?

44 IF YOU WAIT 30 YEARS, THAT SAME COVERAGE WOULD COST YOU $60.50 MORE PER MONTH OR $ MORE PER YEAR. THAT IS ABOUT A 261% INCREASE; YOU WOULD PAY 4X MORE IF YOU WAIT.

45 LTC CALCULATION EXAMPLE:  Current Age: 59  Plan: 5  Monthly Facility Benefit Amount: $5,  Facility Benefit Duration: 3 years Formula: Rate for plan chosen x Facility Monthly Benefit Amount /500 = Monthly Premium $8.35 x $5,000.00/500 = 41,750/500 = $83.50 per month

46 CALCULATION COMPARISON Formula: Age 29 Rate for plan chosen x Facility Monthly Benefit Amount /500 = Monthly Premium $2.30 x $5,000.00/500 = 11,500/500 = $23.00 Formula: Age 59 Rate for plan chosen x Facility Monthly Benefit Amount /500 = Monthly Premium $8.35 x $5,000.00/500 = 41,750/500 = $83.50

47 CONCLUSION If you have the extra income, you should consider LTC coverage. And if not, just sign up for the Basic Life Insurance for $1.50 per month and get the LTC Base Plan for no additional cost to you.

48 CONTACT INFORMATION  HSTA VEBA Trust phone: or (toll free for outer- island members) website:

Lunch Break Have a great lunch!

Welcome Back!

Breakout Session : Classroom Management Room 110 -Kristen Brummel & Lois Nagamine RTI Sped Strategies Room 111 -Hope Suzuki & John Mulroy Divide in two groups: Elementary is Group A Middle and High School is Group B

TEACHER INDUCTION PROGRAM  Orientation  Mentoring  Professional Development

CLOSING -Reflection -Mentor Meet &Greet -Sign Out