Posted 7-1-10 PESG Payroll Transition Resource

PESG, LLC will transition to a different payroll provider during July 2010. Our Team is dedicated to providing a seamless transition. In order to provide you with accurate information in a timely manner, PESG, LLC has created a dedicated page to help answer common questions. To access this page, please click here. You may also copy the below link into your browser.

http://www.subpass.com/go/payroll-transition/

Posted 6-28-10 PESG Announces Transition to New Payroll Provider

After careful analysis, PESG has made the decision to move its payroll services to Paychex, Inc. Paychex, Inc. offers security and technological capabilities that enhance the services that PESG currently provides for school districts. In addition, Paychex, Inc. is recognized nationally as an outstanding payroll management firm.
Paychex, Inc. also offers 24/7 access anywhere in the world with 128-bit SSL encryption for secure connections. It provides remote and easy access to a library of information, including audit trails, total compensation summaries, benefits elected, and a new employee orientation checklist.

PESG and Paychex, Inc. are dedicated to providing a seamless transition with a commitment to responsiveness. Our transition team is available to guide and assist during this change. While problems are not anticipated, we will work quickly to resolve and correct any issues you may experience. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at (616) 891-0509 ext: 311 at any point.

Relationships are important to us! We are committed to maintaining excellent working relationships with the employees that represent PESG. As always, we are a phone call away from giving you assistance. PESG was started with a focus on listening and responding to the needs of the educational community, our goal in selecting this payroll provider is to continue upgrading our services to our employees and to the educational community as a whole.

PESG and Paychex, Inc. are committed to Continuous Improvement. We are pleased to offer additional services, resources and capabilities as a result of this change. Throughout the month of July we will update our Educational Staff with respect to those new services and capabilities, both directly using e-mail and periodically through website announcements. As the implementation date nears, we look forward to helping you during this change and posting the answers to questions of common interest.

Posted 10-26-09 H1N1 Swine Flu Virus

There have been numerous cases of the H1N1 Swine flu virus reported in Michigan. As a result of potential cases affecting the classroom environment, several school districts across the state are taking a preventative measure and closing buildings. Local Health officials are taking precautions to prevent the spread of this disease and we as an employer, want to take these precautions seriously and inform our employees regarding the flu. Please read the following information that pertains to what this flu is and precautions that should be taken to protect yourself and your family.

If you are ill, running a fever, sore throat, vomiting or diarrhea – do not come to work. Seek care of a physician and notify PESG if you are diagnosed with the H1N1 Virus.

What are the signs and symptoms of this virus in people?
The symptoms of this new influenza A H1N1 virus in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. Also, like seasonal flu, severe illnesses and death has occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.

What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?
There is no vaccine available right now to protect against this new H1N1 virus. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.


• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.


• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.


• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.


• Stay home if you are sick for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. This is to keep from infecting others and spreading the virus further.

Other important actions that you can take are:

• Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.


• Be prepared in case you get sick and need to stay home for a week or so; a supply of over-the-counter medicines, alcohol-based hand rubs, tissues and other related items might could be useful and help avoid the need to make trips out in public while you are sick and contagious.

What is the best way to keep from spreading the virus through coughing or sneezing?
If you are sick, limit your contact with other people as much as possible. Do not go to work or school if ill for 7 days or until your symptoms go away (whichever is longer). Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Put your used tissue in the waste basket. Cover your cough or sneeze if you do not have a tissue. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze.

How does this new H1N1 virus spread?
Spread of this H1N1 virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

What should I do to keep from getting the flu?

First and most important: wash your hands. Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Try not to touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

How long can an infected person spread this virus to others?
At the current time, CDC believes that this virus has the same properties in terms of spread as seasonal flu viruses. With seasonal flu, studies have shown that people may be contagious from one day before they develop symptoms to up to 7 days after they get sick. Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods. CDC is studying the virus and its capabilities to try to learn more and will provide more information as it becomes available.

What surfaces are most likely to be sources of contamination?
Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. Droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person move through the air. Germs can be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets from another person on a surface like a desk, door knob or hand rail for example, and then touches their own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands.

Please remember to contact PESG, as your employer, if you have any combination of the above listed symptoms and are seeking the care of a physician.

Sincerely,
The PESG Servicing Team

The following are helpful links with information for PESG employees about the H1N1 Swine Flu:

http://www.flu.gov
http://www.michigan.gov/swineflu

Posted 7-2-2009 Reactivation Process For 2009-10 School Year

PESG would like to thank all of our employees for serving in our local school districts this past school year. Earlier this year PESG sent out our “Notice of Reasonable Assurance” from PESG for employment concerning the next school year.

In order to reactivate as an employee for the 2009-10 school year, each employee will need to complete the online reactivation located at reactivation.subpass.com. This process is required annually for all employees and requires the employee ID number (which is located on each pay stub). Upon completion of the application, each employee will be reactivated in the counties of your choice. At this point all employees are considered inactive and have been deactivated in the AESOP calling system, excluding those working in certain summer school programs. Reactivations in AESOP will begin July 15th but jobs will not be visible until the start of the school year.

Prior to completing the online reactivation, please note the following:

• Reactivation For 2009-10: Anyone desiring to reactivate with PESG, must complete the online reactivation no later than August 1st, 2009. Employment can also be terminated with PESG by clicking the “Do Not Reactivate” button at the beginning of the online reactivation.
• Certification: Anyone recently issued a new or renewed teaching certificate, must forward a copy of the teaching certificate to PESG. Any substitute that submitted a 90 day graduation letter to PESG last year, must forward a copy of the new teaching certificate to reactivate as a substitute this year. Any substitute that is currently teaching on a Michigan Substitute Permit based on transcripts, out of state certification, or expired certification, it is not necessary to resubmit this certification documentation. PESG will automatically work with the ISD to apply for a new permit for 2009-10.
• Last Year’s Permit Fees: Any substitute that had a substitute permit pulled from the State of Michigan last year but did not pay a $45.00 annual permit fee, must pay any outstanding balance, otherwise the permit will be rescinded and the substitute will be unable to substitute teach for the next school year. To receive a copy of the bill for an outstanding permit, please contact the State of Michigan at 517-373-3310.
• Please Note: Anyone that has not reactivated with PESG by November 1st, will automatically have their employment terminated with PESG.
• Adding Districts: All employees that would like to add districts through the reactivation process must meet all requirements for the districts before the employee can be activated. For a list of requirements for each district, visit PESG’s District List and select the appropriate county.

Posted 5-04-09 H1N1 Swine Flu Virus

There have been numerous cases of the H1N1 Swine flu virus reported in Michigan. As a result of potential cases affecting the classroom environment, several school districts across the state are taking a preventative measure and closing buildings. Local Health officials are taking precautions to prevent the spread of this disease and we as an employer, want to take these precautions seriously and inform our employees regarding the flu. Please read the following information that pertains to what this flu is and precautions that should be taken to protect yourself and your family.

If you are ill, running a fever, sore throat, vomiting or diarrhea – do not come to work. Seek care of a physician and notify PESG if you are diagnosed with the H1N1 Virus.

What are the signs and symptoms of this virus in people?
The symptoms of this new influenza A H1N1 virus in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. Also, like seasonal flu, severe illnesses and death has occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.

What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?
There is no vaccine available right now to protect against this new H1N1 virus. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.


• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.


• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.


• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.


• Stay home if you are sick for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. This is to keep from infecting others and spreading the virus further.

Other important actions that you can take are:

• Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.


• Be prepared in case you get sick and need to stay home for a week or so; a supply of over-the-counter medicines, alcohol-based hand rubs, tissues and other related items might could be useful and help avoid the need to make trips out in public while you are sick and contagious.

What is the best way to keep from spreading the virus through coughing or sneezing?
If you are sick, limit your contact with other people as much as possible. Do not go to work or school if ill for 7 days or until your symptoms go away (whichever is longer). Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Put your used tissue in the waste basket. Cover your cough or sneeze if you do not have a tissue. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze.

How does this new H1N1 virus spread?
Spread of this H1N1 virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

What should I do to keep from getting the flu?

First and most important: wash your hands. Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Try not to touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

How long can an infected person spread this virus to others?
At the current time, CDC believes that this virus has the same properties in terms of spread as seasonal flu viruses. With seasonal flu, studies have shown that people may be contagious from one day before they develop symptoms to up to 7 days after they get sick. Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods. CDC is studying the virus and its capabilities to try to learn more and will provide more information as it becomes available.

What surfaces are most likely to be sources of contamination?
Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. Droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person move through the air. Germs can be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets from another person on a surface like a desk, door knob or hand rail for example, and then touches their own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands.

Please remember to contact PESG, as your employer, if you have any combination of the above listed symptoms and are seeking the care of a physician.

Sincerely,
The PESG Servicing Team

Posted 5-01-09 PESG Spring Time Positions

Dear PESG Substitute:

YOU ARE NEEDED!! It’s that time of year when you can show districts your continued commitment to the classroom. With “spring fever” approaching, now through the end of the year is the time you are needed more than any other time to be available to sub in area schools. We typically see 25% more absenteeism on upcoming Fridays throughout the end of the school year, and districts pay particular attention to subs who are available and eager to fill these absences.

We continue to need your commitment on other days of the week also, and especially for half-day assignments. Please be particularly proactive in seeking out assignments over the next few weeks so that vacancies are not left unfilled. These remaining weeks of school will provide an excellent opportunity for you to create a lasting impression upon school districts as they begin to fill full-time vacancies and create preferred substitute teaching lists for the upcoming school year.

Best wishes for a productive and rewarding spring.

Sincerely,

PESG Servicing Team

Posted 7-24-08 New Districts Joining PESG for 2008

PESG is proud to welcome the following public school districts to our growing substitute community:

New entire Counties with PESG:
Branch County:	(All Districts)
Clinton County:	(All Districts)
Eaton County:	(All Districts)
Ingham County:	(All Districts)
New Districts joining existing PESG Counties:
Eastern Upper Peninsula:	St. Ignace
Genesee County:	Goodrich, Beecher
Jackson County:	Springport, Concord, Western, Northwest
Macomb County:	Van Dyke, Romeo, Mt. Clemens
Muskegon County:	Whitehall
Wayne County:	Highland Park

If you are currently an active substitute with PESG and would like to add any of these additional districts to your current profile, please send an email to .

Posted 7-18-2008 2008-09 Re-Activation Process

2008-09 Annual Re-Activation Form.pdf Please note that annual reactivation letters were mailed within the first two weeks of July for active substitutes. If you have not received an annual reactivation letter, please print and complete the attached form for submission to PESG.

Posted 7-16-2008 Direct Deposit Access and Instructions

Direct Deposit Access Form.pdf With the upcoming school year, PESG will be changing the current process for those that have direct deposit. PESG will now be giving you direct access to your paycheck information on the internet. Your check stub will be viewable the morning of the established payday as well as all of your check stubs for the entire year. Please print off the attached form for access instructions. If you need additional assistance with online access, please contact our Payroll Department at 1-866-782-7277. If you desire to discontinue direct deposit because of this change, please send an email to listing your name, county name, and your request to discontinue direct deposit.

Posted 7-10-08 AESOP Inactivation

The AESOP dispatch system will not be accessible to substitutes until after August 15th. Exceptions to this date are early start and summertime programs. If you have properly submitted your 2008-09 Reactivation Form to PESG requesting reactivation for the upcoming school year, your AESOP profile will be reactivated the week of August 15th.