Welcome to the Alief ISD HR Newsletter,

Your go-to source for important updates, insights, and resources related to our district’s human resources information. Each edition is designed to keep you informed about new policies, upcoming events, professional development opportunities, and other key information that impacts our staff and schools. Whether you’re looking for updates on benefits, tips for enhancing your workplace experience, or information on district-wide initiatives, our newsletter has you covered. Stay engaged and informed with the latest HR news and resources tailored specifically for our district’s needs.

HR NEWS AT A GLANCE!

September 3, 2024

Volume 1 : Issue 1

WELCOME BACK!

As we begin carving a path through the 24-25 school year, the HR Department would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your dedication and hard work!

This year promises to be filled with opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation. We have exciting plans and new initiatives on the horizon, and we are confident that, together, we will continue to make a positive impact on our students’ lives.

Let’s embrace the challenges and triumphs that come our way with the same enthusiasm and dedication that defines our district's mission and vision. Your passion and expertise are what make our district a special place for both students and staff!

Here’s to a successful and fulfilling school year ahead!

We Are Alief!

September Starts Hispanic Heritage Month!

DISTRICT STAFFING UPDATES

The Human Resource Department was extremely busy during the summer months with hiring and and helping to get our campuses staffed for the 24-25 School Year! Check out our Stats below!

SUMMER HIRES

217 Associate Teachers

215 Teachers

232 paraprofessional

35 Custodians

19 Maintenance Staff

37 Transportation Staff

504 Transfers/COA’s

CURRENT DISTRICT VACANCIES

21 Total Teachers

*4 Bilingual Teachers

*4 Sped Teachers

5 Other Professionals

43 Paraprofessionals

REMINDERS:

Every Wednesday, you will receive a flyer with a link to our Career Opportunities page.

This link will take the place of the daily job postings normally sent to your inbox.

See the flyer and link below for details.

ALIEF ISD is

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The following employee groups are not eligible for any supplements.

Substitutes other than dedicated substitute teachers.
Part-time/temporary employees not filling a budgeted role.
Contractors,
Student Teachers and
On-call bus drivers/attendants

REMINDER!

Don't forget to take a look at TIA Tuesdays, our monthly newsletter for all the latest updates about TIA in Alief!

Teacher Incentive Allotment

As we gear up for the upcoming school year, I wanted to provide you with an update on the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) and what to expect for the 2024-25 school year. This year, we will be simultaneously wrapping up the 2023-24 Designation Cycle and conducting the 2024-25 Data Capture Year.

Alief is entering its second designation cycle for data captured during the 2023-24 school year, with the data being submitted via application to TEA in October 2024. We expect to receive a final approval notification from TEA in February 2025. If our system is approved for a second time, we will receive a final designation and allotment notification in April 2025, followed by a payout to TIA-designated teachers on their May 31st paycheck.

Additionally, the 2024-25 school year marks Alief ISD’s third data capture year. Just like in previous data capture years, all TIA-eligible teachers will partake in TIA activities and submit data. To be TIA-eligible, a teacher must, at a minimum, be coded as 087 in PEIMS, provide standards-based instruction to students for at least 60% of their time, and teach 100% of the day for 90 days of the school year OR teach 50-99% of the day for 180 days. For a list of TIA-eligible teaching assignments, you can refer to the 2024-25 TIA Handbook, which will be released in September 2024.

Employee Benefits UPDATE

Effective January 2025, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) will replace AETNA as our medical insurance provider.

No changes to dental and vision.
Open Enrollment - October 2024. ALL employees must re-enroll to keep benefits for 2025.

EVALUATION DUE DATES

Please utilize the linked evaluation due date documents below to review the different steps involved in the evaluation associated with your position.

T-TESS

All Other Evaluations

3 step evaluation due dates.docx Includes (Assoc./Asst. Principal, Counselor, Diag & LSSP, Specialist, Librarian, Professional Supervisor & Non-Supervisor, SLP)
Manual Trades Due Dates.docx
IPP-NIPP Due Dates.docx
Associate Teacher Due Dates 24-25.docx

Effects of Positive Emotions

Positive emotions build our resilience (the emotional resources needed for coping). They broaden our awareness, letting us see more options for problem solving. Studies show that people feel and do their best when they have at least three times as many positive emotions as negative emotions.

Research has found a link between an upbeat mental state and improved health, including lower blood pressure, reduced risk for heart disease, healthier weight, better blood sugar levels, and longer life.

Find your positive triggers!

Positive emotions can be triggered by many things, including people, places, objects, and visual stimuli like music, pictures, or movies. These stimuli are called positive triggers, and they can evoke feelings like confidence, joy, gratitude, and hopefulness.