Human Resources and Benefits

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ATHLETICS
Each employee and ONE guest receive free admission to home regular season Stillwater Area High School athletic contests.

• The employee must wear their badge and remain at the contest with their guest.
• Employees show their badge to ticketing staff at the entrance of the venue. 
• At home football games, enter via the pass gate at the main entrance to Pony Stadium.

SAHS Athletic Contest Schedules can be found at: https://suburbaneast.org/public/genie/19/school/6/

FINE ARTS
Individual staff members are able to request one complimentary ticket to a Stillwater Area High School performance or concert. The staff member, must be the individual using the ticket. 

• Complimentary staff tickets are located in the last two rows of the auditorium. Those planning to attend a concert or performance with another person who is not a district staff member, do not sit together.
• If a concert or performance has multiple dates or times, staff can select the one concert/performance they plan to attend. 
• Staff have an assigned seat even if all other tickets are general admission.
• There are a limited number of staff tickets available. Requests are filled in the order received.
• Those looking for additional tickets for non-staff members may purchase on Hometown Ticketing, however will not be seated together.
• Unclaimed staff tickets are released to the public 48 hours before the day of the performance.
• Community Education performances are not included.

SAHS Fine Arts Performance Dates can be found at: https://suburbaneast.org/public/genie/19/school/6/

How to Reserve Tickets

• When tickets go on sale to the public, send an email to Amanda Gahlon at gahlona@stillwaterschools.org.
• In the subject line of the email: Staff Fine Arts Ticket Request
• In the body of the email include the following information:
  • Name
  • Assigned Work Location
  • Name of Performance/Concert
  • Time of Performance/Concert if there are multiple options
• A ticket is then reserved and sent to the staff member via email.
• When arriving for the performance, please have electronic tickets ready to be scanned by the usher.

VEBA funds can be used to cover out of pocket expenses. By using your VEBA card like a debit card, members can pay for qualified expenses such as office visits, prescriptions (including GLP-1s), lab work, hospital stays, and dental and vision services. Always request and save proper supporting documentation from the provider in case it's needed, but transactions may be automatically approved. If supporting documentation is needed, it can be submitted at portal.yourwaybenefits.com.

Don't have the card on hand? Not a problem!
Members can still use VEBA funds to pay for out of pocket expenses even if they don't have their card readily available. By paying another way, members can submit a claim at portal.yourwaybenefits.com with a detailed receipt. Once approved, members then receive a direct deposit of the reimbursement amount. 

Minnesota Paid Leave provides payment from the State and job protections when you need time off to care for yourself or your family. MN Paid Leave is paid and managed directly by the State not the School District, however you have to notify the School District before applying for MN Paid Leave. 

You can take leave for the following qualifying events:

Medical Leave:

• To care for your own serious health condition, including care related to pregnancy, childbirth, and recovery.

Family Leave:

• Bonding Leave - to care for and bond with a child welcomed through birth, adoption, or foster placement.
• Caring Leave - to care for family member with a serious health condition
• Military Family Leave - to support a family member called to active duty
• Safety Leave - to respond to issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking for yourself or a family member.

How do I take MN Paid Leave?

1. Notify Human Resources (HR) and your supervisor 30 days prior to your leave by completing the District's Leave of Absence Form or as soon as practicable if it is an unforeseeable leave.
2. Apply with MN Paid Leave after you have notified HR and your supervisor. You can apply for MN Paid Leave at paidleave.mn.gov. You can also apply over the phone if needed. 

After you apply, you will receive a determination from MN Paid Leave, which is the official decision from the program about whether your application was approved or denied. 

If you are approved for MN Paid Leave payments, they will be sent to your bank account via direct deposit or a prepaid debit card selected in your application process. 

Learn more

Visit paidleave.mn.gov to apply or for more information about Paid Leave, including calculators to help you estimate your premium costs and the payments you could receive under Paid Leave. You can also call 651-556-7777 or 844-556-0444 (toll free), or email at paidleave@state.mn.us.

Please also review the District Minnesota Paid Leave procedure for more information.

Useful links:

• Minnesota Paid Leave Website
• Leave of Absence Request Form (District Form)
• Leave of Absence Process and Timeline
• Minnesota Paid Leave Procedure

Required Posters:

Minnesota Paid Leave - English

Minnesota Paid Leave - Spanish

FMLA

All staff and dependents 18 year and older who are enrolled in our Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance program may be eligible to participate in Omada Health at no cost. Omada Health is a digital lifestyle change program personalized to help reach health goals -whether that's losing weight, gaining energy, or improving overall physical health. As part of the program, members receive a wireless smart scale, a professional virtual health coach, personalized support, and so much more. Find eligibility by filling out a short questionnaire.

Some bargaining groups have access to professional development funds available for state or national memberships or conference attendance. Check out the master contracts to see which staff members are eligible.

Some bargaining groups have university tuition reimbursement options. Make sure to read the master contracts to see which staff members are eligible. 

Find an admin toolbox on the Internal Staff "Intranet" with materials to help with hiring and onboarding staff members. 

Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy

Stillwater Area Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in employment.

District Obligation

The district has an obligation to respond to and investigate complaints of harassment (Policy 413) and/or Title IX violations of discrimination or harassment based on sex (Policy 522).  

File a Complaint

If you would like to file a complaint because you have experienced harassment or discrimination based on sex, or have been a witness to either of these policy violations, please follow the reporting procedures outlined in our policies. You can submit your complaint to the district's Title IX Coordinator, who will ensure that your case is thoroughly investigated and addressed in accordance with federal and district guidelines. Your report can be made in writing via the form below, via email or handwritten and delivered.  It can also be made verbally in person or via phone.

The district will take reasonable steps to protect the privacy of the parties and witnesses during the process to the extent it does not interfere with the ability to gather or present evidence.

The district and Title IX strictly prohibit retaliation against anyone involved in reporting, witnessing or investigating a complaint.

Title IX Coordinator and District Human Rights Officer:
Kristine Carlston
carlstonk@stillwaterschools.org
651-351-8311