Human Resources - Ascension Parish School Board (2024)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Benefits
  • Leave of Absence
  • Retirement
  • General

Benefits

1. How do I add a spouse or dependent to my insurance?

To add a spouse or dependent to your insurance, please contact the Insurance Department. They will be able to assist you and walk you through the necessary steps.

Last names A-K: 225-391-7113

Last names L-Z: 225-391-7112

employee.insurance@apsb.org

2. When can I make changes to my insurance coverage?

Changes in coverage can be made during the annual open enrollment or if you have a qualifying event.

Examples of a qualifying event are as follows: marriage, birth or adoption of a child, death, divorce, and loss of coverage. If you have a question about a potential qualifying event, please contact the Insurance Department within Human Resources.

Changes due to a qualifying eventmust be submittedto the Insurance Department within30 days.Requested changes beyond the 30-day window will be denied.

3.Where is my health insurance card?

After enrolling, you should receive your Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana member card within 10-14 business days. If you don't receive your member ID card within the normal time frame, please contact BCBSLA customer service at 1-800-363-9150.

Leave of Absence

1. What is FMLA leave?

FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) is a federal law that provides unpaid, job-protectedleave for up to 12 weeks, as certified by a healthcare provider, for qualifying events. To be eligible for FMLA leave, employees must have worked with APSB for at least 12 monthsandhas at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12 month period immediately preceding the leave.

2. When can I use FMLA leave?

FMLA may be granted for the following reasons:

  • for the birth of a son or daughter, and to bond with the newborn child;
  • for the placement with the employee of a child for adoption or foster care, and to bond with that child;
  • to care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent - but not a parent "in-law") with a serious health condition;
  • to take medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition; or
  • for qualifying exigencies arising out of the fact that the employee's spouse, son, daughter, or parent is on covered active duty or call to covered active duty status as a member of the National Guard, Reserves, or Regular Armed Forces.

Up to 26 unpaid work weeks may be granted to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness.

3. When do I need to submit a doctor's note or an FMLA packet?

After 6 consecutive absences, a doctor's note is required prior to your return to work. After 9 consecutive absences, an FMLA packet is required.

4. I don't want to use FMLA leave. Can I use my sick time?

The FMLA packet isrequiredafter 9 consecutive absences. While on FMLA leave, APSB uses your sick time balance. Once/if your sick time balance is exhausted, your extended sick time will be used. You will receive 65% of your daily pay while on extended sick time. This will provide you with some compensation while on FMLA leave.

Retirement

1.Do you know how much my retirement check will be?

This will be determine by the retirement system(TRSL, LSERS, etc.). This cannot be determined by APSB. This formula is determined by the retirement system. The following documents will link to the TRSL and LSERS benefit estimator.

TRSL Benefit Estimator

LSERS Benefit Estimator

2. Can you tell what date I can retire?

Yes, please send an email to retirement@apsb.org and one of our HR retirement clerks will be able to calculate this approximate date for you. You can expect a response within 48 hours of sending this email, due to research that may need to be done by the retirement clerks.

3. What about my insurance with APSB when I retire?

This will depend on the years you have been enrolled in health insurance. Please contact the insurance department for additional information (employee.insurance@apsb.org

4. Do my benefits change when I enter DROP?

No, benefits do not change when you enter drop.

5. What is 403(b)?

403(b) is a voluntary retirement plan in addition to your state retirement with TRSL, LSERS, or LASERS. You can select your pre-tax contributions and adjust them at any time. This planallows employees to invest a portion of their salary for future retirement use.

6. When can I enroll in a 403(b) plan?

Eligible employees may enroll at any time. You do not have to wait until open enrollment or a qualifying event.

General

1. How do I submit a name or address change?

You can make changes throughthe employee service portal. Please find the instructions to change your address here.

2. What documents do you need for a name change?

Marriage Certificate/ divorce decree, drivers license, social security card

3. How do I make changes to my federal or state taxes?

To update your state taxes please complete the state L4 formand send it to human.resources@apsb.org.

To update your federaltaxes please complete the federal W4form and send it to human.resources@apsb.org.

4. Why are my taxes being withheld from my check?

We input the information listed on the W4 and the L4 forms. We recommend speaking to a tax prepared as they can give you more information as to why your taxes are not being withheld.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the Ascension Parish School Board that no person in the school district shall, on the basis of age, race, color, creed, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status in its educational programs and activities, sex, or similar personal distinction be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, transfer, or dismissal in any educational program or activity under the jurisdiction of the board.

Human Resources - Ascension Parish School Board (2024)

FAQs

How do I contact the Ascension Parish School Board? ›

CONTACT US

Ascension Parish School Board Office is located at 1100 Webster Street in Donaldsonville, LA 70346. You can reach the front desk at 225.391. 7000.

How much do you get paid at Ascension Parish? ›

Average Parish of Ascension hourly pay ranges from approximately $14.56 per hour for Student Intern to $35.70 per hour for Senior Data Analyst.

How much does a paraprofessional make in Ascension Parish? ›

Average Ascension Parish School Paraprofessional yearly pay in the United States is approximately $19,513, which is 30% below the national average. Salary information comes from 98 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months.

Who is the chief operations director of Ascension Parish School Board? ›

Ascension Public Schools announces the appointment of Jeff Parent as the Chief Operations Director.

Who is the director of primary schools in Ascension Parish? ›

Elizabeth "Libby" Stafford is the Director of Primary Schools for Ascension Public Schools, a position she has held since 2006. Born and raised in Gonzales, Louisiana, Stafford is a 43-year veteran educator.

Will Ascension Parish schools have early dismissal on January 8? ›

8 due to weather forecast. Ascension Parish Public Schools announced in a news release that an early dismissal for all schools will be implemented Jan. 8 as storms have been anticipated in the southeastern Louisiana area.

How much does a substitute teacher make in Ascension Parish? ›

The average Substitute Teacher base salary at Ascension Parish School Board is $19 per hour.

How much does the superintendent of Ascension Parish make? ›

Ascension Parish's new superintendent will earn $209,100 per year in salary and vehicle allowance when she formally takes office this summer to lead one of the largest and highest-ranked public school systems in Louisiana.

How much do bus drivers make in Ascension Parish? ›

Based on our data, it appears that the optimal compensation range for a School Bus Driver at Ascension Parish School Board is between $24,551 and $36,492, with an average salary of $30,221.

What is the highest paying parish for teachers in Louisiana? ›

A classroom teacher in Red River Parish received $67,964 on average in the 2021-22 year, according to the state education department report. However, the average classroom teacher's salary in East Feliciana Parish was $35,134. Parishes with higher populations tend to have a higher salary, according to the state data.

How much do Ascension teachers get paid? ›

TEACHER PAY

The starting salary for teachers in Ascension Parish is $48,783 with an opportunity to earn up to $1,100 in performance pay, annually.

What is top pay for Paraprofessional? ›

Paraprofessional Salary in California
Annual SalaryHourly Wage
Top Earners$44,410$21
75th Percentile$38,500$19
Average$30,861$15
25th Percentile$29,600$14

Who is sheriff of Ascension Parish? ›

Message From Sheriff Bobby Webre

Our agency is committed to using cutting-edge technology to ensure that our community remains among the safest places to live with an unmatched quality of life.

Who is the district attorney of Ascension Parish? ›

Ricky Babin, who was elected twice by the residents of that tri-parish area, is the District Attorney.

What is the grading scale for Ascension Parish? ›

2. What is the grading scale used in Ascension Parish schools? Ascension Parish uses a standard grading scale where A = 93-100, B = 85-92, C = 75-84, D = 67-74, and F = 0-66.

How many schools are in Ascension Parish? ›

ABOUT ASCENSION PUBLIC SCHOOLS

It enrolls 24,000 students in 31 schools and 3 programs. An A-rated school district since letter grades were introduced in 2011-12, Ascension Parish currently ranks 4th in Louisiana for District Performance Scores and 1st for Progress Index.

How do I contact Mandeville school? ›

The Mandeville School

Please direct all general enquiries to Main Reception (01296 745400). Our Reception Team will be happy to direct your call appropriately and/or take messages as needed.

How do I email East Ascension High School? ›

To reach other school staff please either call 225-391-6100 or email EAHWebmaster@apsb.org.

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