Orange Peal - April 2021

April 2021 | Vol. 47, Issue 9

An Orange County Public Schools Employee Publication

OCPS SIBLINGS

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AROUND

OCPS

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BENEFITS

BULLETIN

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EDITORS Shayla Cannady Alayna G. Riggins

DESIGN & LAYOUT Eric Mateer Ashley Marrotte

ADVERTISING Adrienne Noel

CONTRIBUTOR

Kimberly Eisenbise To submit your story ideas, email orangepeal@ocps.net.

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Cover photos: Courtesy of (from clockwise): Victoria Hutchinson, Ja-Kera Johnson and George Morse.

The Orange Peal is a districtwide publication for and about the employees of Orange County Public Schools.

The School Board of Orange County, Florida, does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by law. The following individuals at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, 445 W. Amelia Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, attend to compliance matters: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer & Title IX Coordinator: Keshara Cowans; ADA Coordinator: Jay Cardinali; Section 504 Coordinator: Tajuana Lee-Wenze. (407.317.3200) ©2021

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You’re The Best

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District Dispatches

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A Funny Thing Happened

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Around OCPS

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Retirement Corner

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OCPS Siblings

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Benefits Bulletin

Some photos used in this publication were taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and do not reflect the current face mask mandate or social distancing guidelines required by Orange County Public Schools.

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You're the Best Awards Lake Nona High Principal Martha Chang has been selected as the 2020-21 Spirit of Excellence High School Principal of the Year. This award recognizes her commitment to the academic achievement of English Language Learners and her willingness to engage and embrace their families.

Martha Chang, Lake Nona High

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Jones High Principal Allison Kirby was recognized

by U.S. Congressman Darren Soto (FL-9) in the “Congressional Record” during Black History Month. To read the honor, visit orangepeal.pub/April21Congress.

Steven Reece, Oak Ridge boys basketball head coach, was voted Florida Athletic Coaches Association District 11 Class 7A Coach of the Year and FACA District 11 Overall Coach of the Year.

East River girls bowling team, led by Tom Tagye, received the Florida High School Athletic Association Academic Team Champion award for the top GPA in their sport throughout the state.

Winter Park Competitive Cheerleading

East River Girls Bowling

Freedom Girls Weightlifting

Steven Reece, Oak Ridge High

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Allison Kirby, Jones High

Sports Champions Congratulations to the following OCPS schools for winning Florida High School Athletic Association titles:

» Dr. Phillips Boys Basketball (Class 7A, State) coached

by Ben Witherspoon

» Oak Ridge Boys Basketball (Class 7A, Region 2)

Dr. Phillips Boys Basketball

coached by Steven Reece

» Windermere Boys Basketball (Class 7A, District 6)

coached by Trey Griseck

» Dr. Phillips Girls Basketball (Class 7A, District 3)

coached by Anthony Jones

» Jones Girls Basketball (Class 5A, District 5) coached

by Harold Jacobs

» Oak Ridge Girls Basketball (Class 7A, Region 2)

coached by Latorrie Williams

» Timber Creek Girls Basketball (Class 7A, District 4)

Oak Ridge Boys Basketball

coached by Freddie Cintron

» Wekiva Girls Basketball (Class 6A, Region 1 ) coached

by Tommie Butts

» Winter Park Competitive Cheerleading (Class 2A,

State) coached by Angela Austin

» Edgewater Girls Soccer (Class 6A, District 4) coached

by Chris Vlaming, Katie Evans, Christine Taylor, Reese Carter and Gary Rackcliff

» Dr. Phillips Girls Weightlifting (Class 3A, State)

Wekiva Girls Basketball

coached by Kirwyn Adderley

» Evans Girls Weightlifting (Class 3A, District 7)

coached by Whitney Poole

» Freedom Girls Weightlifting (Class 3A, Region 2)

coached by Robert Mahoney

» Apopka Boys Wrestling (Class 3A, District 3) coached

by Tony Sassano

» Freedom Boys Wrestling (Class 3A, District 9)

coached by David Bush

» Timber Creek Boys Wrestling (Class 3A, District 4)

coached by Jonathan Cone

Dr. Phillips Girls Weightlifting Oak Ridge Girls Basketball

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District Dispatches

2021 Graduation Schedule

Community Connect OCPS Student Services has partnered with the Aunt Bertha Company to create a customizable search engine, www.communityconnect.ocps.net, that can be used to assist staff, families and the OCPS community to connect with communitybased organizations in the area. The search engine will help teachers, staff and parents better navigate resources for food; housing; goods; transit; health; money; foster care; adoption; education; work; and legal services. Information found there also will be translated into more than 100 languages.

FAFSA Champions Jones and Winter Park high schools have been named a Florida FAFSA Champion for the 2020– 2021 school year by the Florida College Access Network. The schools increased their completion rate of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by at least 5 percentage points during the organization’s Florida FAFSA Challenge compared to the 2019–2020 school year. The challenge calls on schools, districts and communities to increase the number of graduating high school seniors who complete FAFSA, which helps students who qualify to access funds to pay for college.

According to FCAN, to date Orange County seniors have earned more than $10 million in Pell Grants.

In late February, the district announced graduation dates for the Class of 2021, with preliminary plans to hold all high school graduation ceremonies in person at the Amway Center. Safety precautions will be mandatory and will include, but are not limited to, the wearing of face masks, social distancing, limited ticketing (exact number per graduate to be determined) and strict arrival, departure and stage procedures. All guidelines and protocols are being developed in conjunction with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County and the Amway Center. In the event graduations cannot take place at the Amway Center, alternative locations will be determined.

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Date

Time

Windermere

Monday, May 17

8:30 a.m.

Colonial

Monday, May 17

2:00 p.m.

Freedom

Monday, May 17

7:30 p.m.

Orange County Virtual School

Wednesday, May 19

8:30 a.m.

East River

Wednesday, May 19

2:00 p.m.

Edgewater

Wednesday, May 19

7:30 p.m.

Boone

Thursday, May 20

8:30 a.m.

West Orange

Thursday, May 20

2:00 p.m.

Olympia

Thursday, May 20

7:30 p.m.

Winter Park

Monday, May 24

8:30 a.m.

Lake Nona

Monday, May 24

2:00 p.m.

Dr. Phillips

Monday, May 24

7:30 p.m.

Wekiva

Tuesday, May 25

8:30 a.m.

Oak Ridge

Tuesday, May 25

2:00 p.m.

Cypress Creek

Tuesday, May 25

7:30 p.m.

Apopka

Wednesday, May 26

8:30 a.m.

Timber Creek

Wednesday, May 26

2:00 p.m.

University

Wednesday, May 26

7:30 p.m.

Evans

Thursday, May 27

8:30 a.m.

Jones

Thursday, May 27

2:00 p.m.

Ocoee

Thursday, May 27

7:30 p.m.

Orange Technical College

Wednesday, June 2

8:30 a.m.

All OCPS schools listed will live stream their graduations also.

STOP THE SPREAD For the protection of our community, please do not come to work if you or anyone in the home:

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Is awaiting COVID-19 test results

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Has been exposed to someone who tests positive (within 6-feet for more than 15 minutes)

For CDC symptom information, visit: cdc.gov

a funny thing happened

“A second grader came to the clinic. The pass from his teacher said that he had a stomach ache. Before I said anything he told me that he had a headache. I asked him why his pass said that he had a stomach ache and he replied, ‘Cuz my teacher spelled headache wrong.’”

Deborah Rollman School Nurse Hiawassee Elementary

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RBELC Custodian Mike Bridges brings the sayings of hope to his job every day.

NorthLake Park Community School Principal Lee Parker delivers students’ letters to cheer Advent Health frontline workers.

Local African American politicians were recognized at the Feb. 23 School Board meeting.

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Dr. Phillips & Oak Ridge high school principals wished each other well as their schools faced off at FHSAA District 7A Basketball Semifinals.

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Winegard Elementary staff "Spread Kindness like Confetti" week in February.

Lake George Elementary employees Lisa and Kris Hall — aka Hall Sistas (who aren’t really related) — often confuse school staff and students.

Endeavor Elementary Principal Derek Knappins thanks the school crossing guards for keeping the kiddos safe.

Colonial High counselors show their “Wakanda Forever” spirit during Black History Month.

Apopka Memorial Middle staff celebrate our nation's troops with their annual Jeans for Troops donation.

The 2020-21 City Year team at Jones High.

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Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) Interest Meeting

April 28, 5-6:30 p.m.

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To register for the virtual WebEx, please follow the instructions on the bottom of the fliers at www.ocps.net >> Departments >> Retirement Services >> Retirement Workshops >> April 2021 Workshops.

As one of Central Florida’s largest employers, it comes as no surprise that people in the same family work for the school district. With National Siblings Day coming April 10, we thought we would showcase some of our own OCPS siblings.

Among the respondents, we learned that we have some twins, a group of three, and even some siblings like Catherine Lane and Mary Levy who work in the same location.

Working with my sibling is great,” Lane said. “You always have someone who understands what is going on!”

Lane and younger sister Levy both work at Engelwood Elementary. Lane is the Media Center specialist, and Levy is an instructional coach.

“Catherine used to change my diapers,” Levy said, “and now we get to be colleagues.”

Catherine Lane

Media Center specialist Engelwood Elementary 21 years

Mary Levy

Instructional coach Engelwood Elementary 8 years

Sisters Mireya Pabon and Sylvia Pabon-Castro also are fortunate to work at the same school – Endeavor Elementary. They moved to Orange County from Puerto Rico in the early 2000s.

“What I love the most about working together is the support that we provide for each other,” Sylvia said. “We completed our Master’s degrees together. Mireya has been my role model, my forever mentor and my biggest support during my journey with breast cancer.”

Mireya Pabon

Fourth grade teacher Endeavor Elementary 20 years

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Sylvia Pabon-Castro Second grade teacher Endeavor Elementary 19 years

Jordan Hutchinson

Dr. Taylor Plumblee

Victoria Hutchinson

Autistic teacher Assistant Principal Digital Design Catalina Elementary Windermere High Apopka High 4 years 8 years 3 years

Three Hutchinson siblings chose to come work in the district that educated them.

“I have maintained close relationships with many of my former teachers and had a very positive student experience,” said Dr. Taylor Hutchinson Plumblee, a Boone High alumna. “I wanted to have that same shared experience with students as a teacher, and now an administrator in OCPS, it’s been very rewarding to see my former students go off to college, have families, and become amazing adults.”

Victoria says her sisters definitely encouraged her to come work for OCPS. “They have both loved each school they’ve worked at and have had such an overall positive experience that it was kind of a no-brainer to follow them here,” she said.

Jordan, a former program specialist who is now in her first year of teaching, loves the people and kids she works with.

“I’ve always enjoyed my co-workers, but OCPS is like a different breed,” she said. “Catalina [Elementary] really feels like a family to me and a home. All of the teachers and admins are so nice and helpful. I can’t wait for COVID to be done so I can see more of them!”

Victoria added that working for the same organization helps them better understand what each other is going through in our jobs.

“We can talk through issues and can give each other advice on how to handle certain situations,” she said.

George Morse

James Morse

Principal Assistant Principal Acceleration West Dr. Phillips High 32 years 24 years

George Morse came to Orange County 32 years ago to teach math and coach baseball in Apopka.

Today, both he and his brother, James, are school administrators.

“As we both are in administration, we can bounce things off each other to help us be more successful,” George said.

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Ro’Sheika Johnson

Ja-Kera Johnson

Kimberly Koza

Kelly Koza-Mendez

Fifth grade teacher Mathematics teacher Engelwood Elementary Legacy Middle 5 years 9 years

Instructional Coach Andover Elementary 35 years

First grade teacher Stone Lakes Elementary 35 years

These Miami-Dade County sisters both decided to stay in Orlando after completing internships with OCPS and graduating from the University of Central Florida.

Ja-Kera enjoys being able to teach students from various demographics.

“I often learn from my students and being able to learn about their upbringing and cultures brings me joy," she said. "Also, I love that OCPS has made sure that each student in the county has access to technology. With each student having their own device, it helps to even out the playing field so that all students are able to engage in interactive lessons.”

Ro’Sheika says it’s comforting to have a sibling who understands “everything I go through on a daily basis and knows I’m not making it up - LOL. We are always bouncing ideas off of each other and seeing how they would work on the different grade levels that we teach,” said. “And with her teaching middle school and me fifth grade, I try to use some of her strategies to prepare my students for middle school.”

Kimberly Koza joined her sister Kelly at the district straight out of college.

“I encouraged Kimberly to apply for OCPS because I was happy,” Kelly said.

They both say they enjoy working together with great coworkers.

“We get to share all the wonderful stories together and collaborate with each other,” Kimberly said.

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“Even though we are not at the same school, we are constantly sharing ideas, strategies, helping each other, and learning from each other.”

Added Beatriz: “We never stop talking about our schools, and what to do to better support our students.

Our phone calls and family meetings are MOSTLY about work!”

Eliu Guzman

Third grade teacher Eccleston Elementary 28 years

Sara Berriz

Science teacher Walker Middle 15 Years

Edwin Guzman

Research/Critical Thinking Freedom Middle 25 years

Beatriz Berriz

Resource teacher Sally Ride Elementary 10 years

The Berriz sisters emigrated from Cuba, relocating to Orange County between 2004 and 2009.

“I became an educator in 1986 and have taught Chemistry and Biology ever since,” said Sara. “Therefore my goal was to start working in the education field here in Orlando. In 2005, OCPS gave me that opportunity when I started as a paraprofessional at Walker Middle School. I became a Science teacher in 2006 and the science coach of Walker in 2015.”

Beatriz says Sara is the reason she works for OCPS today.

“She guided me through the certification process.

Sara [taught] me how to apply for a position, and how to succeed in an interview. She has been, is, and will always be my best role model.”

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Both of the Guzman brothers have been employed by OCPS for more than two decades.

Edwin says he “always knew” he would be a teacher, and Eliu had served as a substitute teacher beforehand at Oak Ridge High.

They both enjoy being able to make a difference in the lives of their students.

“I love it, and since we have over 50 years’ experience together, we know many people and many know of us,” Eliu said. “Some call us G1 and G2.”

Sara says it’s a privilege having her sister working for the same organization.

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Sarita L. Johnson

Matalyn K. Johnson

Rebecca Diaz-Milay Diaz

Sonia Ledger-

Fourth grade teacher Westbrooke Elementary 32 years

Reading coach Chain of Lakes Middle 20 years

These Johnson sisters are products of OCPS, and their parents both taught and retired from the district.

“The importance of a quality education was instilled in us throughout our lives as well as the benefit of dedicated professionals who were as adamant about our academic success as our parents,” said Matalyn.

“As a result, it seems only fitting that this would be our chosen career path.”

She says sister Sarita Lynn’s dedication to and enthusiasm for her students and their success were the key factors in leading her to pursue a teaching career.

“I wanted a career, not a job, in which the reward was just as fulfilling; a career that was not monetarily rewarding, but rather personally gratifying because of the opportunity to impact young lives while creating unique and lasting relationships.”

Matalyn says she appreciates the guidance and feedback her sister provides.

“She is certified in elementary education and I am [certified in] Language Arts 6-12, so our areas of expertise are quite different,” she said. “She is still knowledgeable enough to give suggestions to enhance the delivery of my curriculum. I don’t always take it, but it is definitely a plus to have it at my disposal.”

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School Psychologist West Creek Elementary

Resource teacher Simon Youth

The Diaz sisters also come from a long history of educators, including their mother who is a retired OCPS teacher. Milay even served as a substitute teacher at Freedom while she was finishing her college degree.

Besides being OCPS graduates, why do they both like working for OCPS? Diaz-Milay: “My favorite part is working with the school team in order to advocate for the needs of the students.”

Ledger-Diaz: “I get to work in an environment that is challenging but rewarding, and I honestly love what I do. I love the students, our mission and our focus on graduation.”

Sarah Critcher

Sondra Dunlap

Kimber Peluso

Kara Peluso

Science teacher Resource teacher Audubon Park School Minority Achievement Office 21 years 14 years

Fourth grade teacher First grade teacher Water Spring Elementary Water Spring Elementary 7 years 7 years Sondra Dunlap (right) says working for OCPS was “sort of the family business” for her and sister Sarah Critcher, thanks to their mother (Marsha Copenhaver), who worked retired from the district.

“She was always that hands-on, often visiting families at their homes, usually with us in tow. … So truly, we’ve been ‘working’ for OCPS since we were born.”

Critcher alerted her sister to a vacancy at the Winter Park High Ninth Grade Center and suggested she’d be a good fit.

“What she didn’t tell me is that I’d be gaining a whole new family. I’d never have guessed that I’d love a workplace or my co-workers so much, or how much I’d gain from working beside them,” Dunlap said.

At one point the sisters worked on the same campus, but because they used their married surnames, most of colleagues and students didn’t realize they were sisters.

“Once notified, students often said that they can’t picture us as sisters – that is, until they see us together,” Dunlap added. “Then suddenly our mannerisms, facial expressions and general bearing are deemed identical.”

Photo credit: All photos provided by employees

Identical twin sisters Kara and Kimber Peluso are graduates of OCPS, started working for the district at the same time and both work at the same school.

“I thought, ‘How cool it would be to go back and teach in the same district that I went to school in?’” said Kara.

They both enjoy being able to teach the students who are in their community.

“I want to see our students succeed and do well in all of their endeavors, and I have met a lot of other wonderful teachers who have the same goals,” Kara added.

Kimber says working with her sister has brought additional sibling benefits, too.

“It really is so great getting to teach siblings of our students,” she said. "It has also been incredible to see her students begin their early school years … before coming to the ‘other’ Miss Peluso for the upper grades.

We support each other immensely and pre-COVID, our classes were able to interact with each other often throughout the year. We can’t wait to get back to that soon!”

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Enroll Now in the Thrive - Diabetes Care Program Orange County Public Schools, AdventHealth, Cigna and CVS Caremark have joined forces to offer the next enrollment for Thrive - Diabetes Care Program, beginning in April. The voluntary program is available to people 18 years or older who have a diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, and are enrolled in one of the OCPS Cigna medical plans.

Packets from AdventHealth with enrollment information were sent in late March to eligible members who might benefit from this program.

The goal is to assist plan members in improving their health while lowering health care costs.

Participation in the Thrive - Diabetes Care Program is 100% voluntary; however, those who are interested will not be automatically enrolled. Enrollment is April 1-30.

Participants who complete program health activities receive additional benefits, including no out-ofpocket cost for health care services such as: • Quarterly appointments with the AdventHealth Diabetes & Endocrine Center • Quarterly lab work to track progress • Annual retinal eye exam • Lifestyle modification options, including: 0 Behavioral health counseling 0 Exercise consult 0 Nutrition consult 0 Health coaching 0 Lifestyle education classes

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In addition, participants will receive an enhanced prescription benefit. The cost of generic diabetes medications will be waived, and there will be a reduced copayment for Tier 2 Preferred Brand diabetes medications and supplies. Copayment waivers and reductions will occur at the next fill once enrollment requirements have been met and will not be retroactive.

• Waived copay for generic diabetes medications • Tier 2 Preferred Brand diabetes medications 0 $20 copayment, retail 30-day prescription.

Maintenance drugs are not covered at retail beginning with the fourth fill of a 30-day supply.

0 $40 copayment, mail order or CVS retail 90-day prescription 0 $60 copayment, retail 90-day prescription If you have questions regarding enrollment, please contact AdventHealth at 407.303.2720.

Can We Talk?

Insurance Benefits Survey Coming Soon OCPS Insurance Benefits represent a significant part of employees’ total compensation. Share your opinion with us in our eighth biennial insurance benefits survey. Your feedback is very important, and survey results will be used to identify opportunities to enhance the partnership between OCPS and employees, as well as for short-term and long-term strategic planning. We plan to share the findings with you in future editions of Benefits Bulletin.

Here is a sample of what we’re hoping to learn: • How well do you understand the insurance benefits available to you and your family?

• What insurance benefit features are most important to you?

• Are you satisfied with your insurance benefits coverage?

• How much are the insurance benefits worth to you?

• Do you want to participate in wellness seminars and screenings?

Watch for your opportunity to participate at the end of April. Your opinion matters!

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Insurance Update Discussions continue regarding medical plans Due to ongoing discussions, this year’s annual insurance enrollment dates have not been set. It will be important to stay tuned for more information on final benefit offerings, premiums and dates. Updates will be sent by email, included in upcoming editions of Benefits Bulletin and on the Insurance Benefits Intranet page at http://insurance.ocps.net, select Enrollment Information. We’ll do our best to keep you informed along the way.

Plan Ahead for These Optional Benefits While medical plans are being negotiated, take a look at these optional benefits and be ready when annual enrollment is announced.

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

While OCPS pays for term life insurance equal to your annual salary, with a minimum of $7,500, there are two optional life insurance plans you can purchase.

DeltaCare Basic Dental Plan (HMO type) – This plan is designed for individuals who currently have healthy teeth and gums and focuses on preventive dental maintenance; however, it offers benefits for other more complex dental work as well. You must use a participating general dentist to receive benefits.

The disability plan helps you to cover your expenses if you are not able to work due to an accident or illness. You select the benefits from $200 to $7,500 that will replace your monthly income up to 66 2/3% of your salary. You also choose the waiting period so that benefits will begin after day 14, 30, 60 or 180. No health questions will be required for this year’s annual enrollment.

The pre-existing limitation applies.

The duration of benefits is based on your age when the disability occurs.

Dependent Term Life Insurance – You may purchase additional life insurance for your spouse/domestic partner in an amount up to $10,000, and for each eligible child up to $5,000, depending on your annual salary.

Group Universal Life Insurance – You may apply for additional life insurance coverage in amounts from one to five times your annual salary and also have the ability to make contributions to a cash accumulation fund. Your spouse/ domestic partner may apply for coverage up to three times your annual salary with the availability of a cash accumulation fund. If you or your spouse/domestic partner elect coverage, you may purchase a $5,000 or $10,000 policy for eligible dependent children. Evidence of insurability may be required for some elections.

DeltaCare Comprehensive Dental Plan (HMO type) – This plan offers a broader range of benefits, including some restorative dental procedures (fillings) at no charge after a $5 office visit copayment. It offers a wide range of benefits for specialty referrals when you are referred by your participating general dentist.

Delta Dental PPO Dental Plan – With this plan, you have the freedom to select any dentist you wish. If you choose to see a participating PPO dentist, you will receive a higher level of payment for your dental work. You may decide at the time you receive services whether or not to use a participating provider.

Vision Insurance The Humana Specialty Benefits Vision Plan provides benefits for eye examinations, lenses or frames through participating doctors. You can receive services from a nonnetwork doctor and be reimbursed according to plan allowances.

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Flexible Spending Accounts FSAs allow you to make payroll deductions on a pre-tax basis to pay for certain eligible health and/or dependent care expenses.

There are two types of FSAs: One is for health care expenses and is called a Medical Flexible Spending Account. The other is for dependent care expenses (i.e. daycare) and is called a Dependent Flexible Spending Account. The accounts are treated separately – you may participate in either or both accounts but may not transfer funds between accounts. When you enroll, you designate how much you want to put into your account for the plan year. The plan is “use it or lose it” – that is, if you haven’t used all of the money in your FSAs by the end of the plan year, you cannot carry over that money to the

Mobile Mammography at the RBELC OCPS and Cigna are proud to announce that the Women’s Center for Radiology’s Mobile Breast Center will be on location offering screening mammograms at the RBELC on

Wednesday, April 28 Appointments begin at 8 a.m.

Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center The mammography vehicle will be located between the RBELC and the OTC Orlando campus.

To make an appointment, call 407.841.0822, option 2.

Please note: • Appointments are required and patients must meet the eligibility requirements in order to participate.

Visit http://insurance.ocps.net and go to the Employee Wellness page for more information and instructions.

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Walk-ins cannot be safely accommodated.

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Patients must wear a mask at all times while on the mammography vehicle, no exceptions.

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Only two patients are allowed on the mammography vehicle at a time (one in the screening room and one in the waiting area).

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If you or any member of your household has COVID-19 symptoms, are awaiting COVID-19 test results or tested positive for COVID-19, do not attend the mobile mammography event.

April Webcasts This month there are two Cigna Employee Assistance Program webcasts.

You can sign up for a live webcast or listen to an on-demand replay webcast at your convenience at www.Cigna.com/EAPwebcasts.

April 7 @ 2 p.m.

Stress Relief: Train Your Brain

April 21 @ 2 p.m.

Effective Communication Strategies Presentation slides are available for download at the registration site. Replay information is available starting two hours after the live presentation.

Benefits Bulletin is designed to keep OCPS employees and their families informed about available benefit programs. This information is not intended to replace professional health care. See your health care professional for information relevant to your medical history.

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