403(B) / 457(B)

Faculty and staff may voluntarily contribute to a 403(b) account and/or a 457(b) account.

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • The Omni Group is the District 403(b) retirement savings plan administrator
  • Instructions for Opening a 403(b) Account
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
  • The District 457(b) plan is administered through the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan (NYSDCP)
  • NYS Deferred Compensation Plan Helpline Information or call 1-800-422-8463

Appendix D Forms and Information

Appendix D advisors can find forms, fundraising ideas and other important information in the Google Drive folder “Extraclassroom Activity Clubs.” Open Extra Classroom Activity Clubs folder.

Committees

The East Greenbush Central School District has nearly 20 committees comprised of teachers, administrators, school staff, Board of Education members and community members to advise on different areas of the school district. View Committees.

APPR

All school districts in New York State are required to adopt and submit to the State Education Department an Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) plan for teachers and school principals or risk losing a portion of their state aid. APPR scores are not considered public information. However, state leaders have agreed that teachers’ and principals’ composite APPR ratings may be released to parents or guardians upon request and verification of identity, only for their child’s current teachers and principal.

• APPR Information (NYS Education Department)
• East Greenbush CSD APPR Plan

Email

Staff members may check their email from any computer with access to the Internet. Web-based email.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All East Greenbush CSD employees and their immediate family members have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by Educators’ EAP. The Employee Assistance Program can be a vital support to you when issues arise such as stress, financial, legal, family, relationships and work and career. EAP is a free and confidential benefit. More Information.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

The Board of Education, its officers and employees, shall not discriminate against any student, employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability or predisposing genetic characteristic. Board policy.

Family Medical and Leave Act (FMLA)

The Family Medical Leave Act requires employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for a variety of reasons. Board policy.

Fingerprinting Policy

Fingerprinting and background checks are conducted for all new employees, unless otherwise provided by law or regulation of the Commissioner of Education. Board policy.

Google Tutorials

Professional development videos to assist with Google applications such as Mail, Drive and Sites. Google Tutorials.

Health Insurance Summaries and Applications

• Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York PPO 800 (CASHIC MODEL PPO 800)
  • Benefit Summary (2025-26)
  • Summary of Benefits and Coverage (2025-26)
  • Highmark Wellness Programs and Resources
  • Capital Area Schools Health Insurance Consortium (CASHIC) Application
  • Dependent Verification Checklist
  • Highmark Affinity Vision Discount
• CDPHP EPO
  • Benefit Summary (2025-26)
  • Health Resources
  • CDPHP Doctor on Demand
  • Capital Area Schools Health Insurance Consortium (CASHIC) Application
  • Dependent Verification Checklist
• Delta Dental
  • Delta Dental Insurance Plan (revised January 1, 2020)
  • Delta Dental Plan Highlights
  • Delta Dental Insurance Application
• CSEA Employee Benefit Fund Plans
  • Sunrise Dental Plan
  • Vision Gold 12 Plan
  • CSEA Dental and Vision Insurance Application
• Prescription Plans
  • Highmark ASO Rx
  • CanaRx Enrollment Information
• Medicare Advantage Plans
  • CDPHP Medicare Advantage Plan
  • Highmark In Area Medicare Advantage Plan
  • Highmark Out of Area Medicare Advantage Plan
• Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Day Care (IRS Section 125 Plan)
  • Flexible Spending Brochure 
  • Claim Submission Guidelines
  • Direct Deposit Authorization Form 
• NYSUT Member Benefit Plans
  • Group Voluntary Premier Platinum Vision Plan
  • NYSUT Vision Enrollment Form

If you have any questions about health insurance, please contact Insurance Technician Michelle Snyder at 518-207-2537 or snydermi@egcsd.org.

Labor Law Information

Employers are required by state law to post labor law information within school buildings and make them available online for employees. This information includes protections under the New York State Public Employee Safety and Health Act of 1980, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and other employee rights.

• Labor Law Information
• NYS Legislation

Payroll

Employees are paid according to their established salary schedules. If you have any questions regarding payroll, please contact Payroll Specialist Etia Kelly at payroll@egcsd.org.

To update your Federal or State tax withholding information, please complete the form(s) below and return to Etia Kelly in Payroll. For security purposes, e-mailed forms will not be accepted. Please mail, interoffice mail or drop off your completed forms directly to Payroll.  If you decide to update your withholding, it is important to review your pay stubs to ensure the updated withholding meets your expectations. If it does not meet your expectation, then you are able to submit a new form(s) for another update.

• 2025-26 Payroll Schedule
• IT-2104 Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate
• W-4 Employee’s Withholding Certificate

Professional Development

Educators who hold one or more of the following certificates are subject to the continuing teacher and leader education (CTLE) requirement:

• Professional certificate in the classroom teaching service
• Professional certificate in the educational leadership service (i.e., School Building Leader, School District Leader, School District Business Leader and Administrator)
• Teaching Assistant Level III certificate
• Teaching Assistant Professional certificate

Issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) on or after July 1, 2016* or October 1, 2025**, are required to complete 100 hours of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) during each five-year registration period.

• Professional Development
• PD Reimbursement Form

PowerSchool

The District uses PowerSchool to manage student records, grades, attendance, schedules, and many other pieces of student information.

Report Anonymous Tip

Students, parents/guardians or community members can use this anonymous form to notify the school about issues/concerns at school, such as threats of violence or bullying. Report Anonymous Tip.

Retirement Information

For questions on retirement issues such as benefits or loans, please do not contact Central Administration. Members of the New York State Teachers Retirement System should call (518) 447-2900 or 1-800-348-7298. All other district employees and retirees should contact the New York State and Local Retirement System at (518) 474-7736 or 1-866-805-0990. Forms are available on these websites.

SchoolFront

The Human Resources Department is now using SchoolFront for all employee paperwork including onboarding, appointment letters, reasonable assurance letters and salary notices. Employees can login to SchoolFront directly. SchoolFront.

Sexual Harassment

The East Greenbush Central School District is committed to safeguarding the rights of all employees to a work environment that is free from all forms of sexual harassment. Board policy.

Staff Complaints and Grievances

The Board of Education recognizes that staff complaints and grievances regarding work rules arise from time to time. In many instances, the complaint process is covered by collective bargaining agreements, and in those instances, the grievance procedure outlined in the agreement shall be used. Board policy.

Substitute Calling Service

If you’re in need of a substitute, please submit a request through Frontline Absence Management.

Technology Curriculum Tutorials

Learn how to use technology such as Google Classroom, Google Apps for Education and keyboarding. Technology Tutorials.

Technology Work Requests

If you are having a problem with technology in your classroom or office, please report it through our new ticketing system, IncidentIQ, and a technician will assist you. IncidentIQ login.

WincapWeb

Through WincapWeb, staff members may view their paycheck stubs, attendance balance, etc. WincapWeb.

Workplace Violence Prevention Program

In accordance with New York State law, the East Greenbush Central School District has a Workplace Violence Prevention Program which provides information to employees about preventing and responding to incidents of workplace violence or threats of violence. Workplace Violence Prevention Program.

For more information:

Marty Mahar
Interim Director of Human Resources
East Greenbush Central School District
29 Englewood Avenue
East Greenbush, NY 12061
Phone: (518) 207-2526