Otsego Northern Catskills

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New Employee Orientation

Welcome to ONC BOCES!

Once you are board appointed, the Human Resources Office will schedule your New Employee Benefits Review Session with you.

Please complete all the documents that were assigned to you in TalentEd. You must upload the required back-up in TalentEd. If you fail to complete these items in TalentEd, it may delay your first paycheck.

Withholding Federal Form (W-4)
IT-2104 Employee's Withholding Allowance Form (NYS)
Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) & copies of required documentation
An explanation of acceptable copies of required docomentation can be found on page 3 of the I-9 (typically a passport OR
driver's license AND social security card).
Direct Deposit Form
Please attach a voided check.
Direct Deposit Memo
Payroll Option Form
Only required for 10-month staff. Must be provided before the first date worked per IRS regulation.
Payroll Calendar
Holiday Schedule
School Calendar
403(b) and 457 Information
What is a 403(b)?
403(b) Salary Reduction Agreement
457 Salary Reduction Agreement
403(b) Universal Availability Notice
Omni Updates
NYSUT Union-Teachers Union and Support Union Members
SAANYS-Administrator Union Members
Health Insurance Forms & copies of required documentation
If enrolling dependents on a family policy, you will need to provide the following documentation:
     -Most recent tax return showing all dependents (black-out financial data)
   -Marriage certificate if enrolling a spouse
     -Birth certificates AND social security cards for all enrolled (individual and dependents)
Health Insurance (CASEBP) Plan Document
Basic Benefits Outline
Summary of Benefits and Coverage
Dental Insurance Forms and Information
If enrolling dependents on a family policy, you will need to provide the following documentation:
     -Most recent tax return showing all dependents (black-out financial data)
   -Marriage certificate if enrolling a spouse
     -Birth certificates AND social security cards for all enrolled (individual and dependents)
     -If dependent is between the ages of 19 and 25, to be eligible for dental coverage they must be enrolled in college full-time.
     Proof of full-time college enrollment , registration or schedule is required.
High Level Dental Plan Documents
Vision Plan Enrollment Form (Non-Unit Staff only)
Vision Plan Document
Premium Conversion
Required for employees receiving any health or dental coverage
CASEBP Required Notices
Marketplace Coverage Options
ONC BOCES Health Buy-Out Option
Please see individual contract or benefit summary in regards to Health Buy-Out paid in June of each year. A copy of a current
health insurance card is required.
Flexible Spending Benefits Options
Notice to Provisional Appointee (Civil Service)
Only required for non-certified support staff (does not include Teachers, Licensed Teaching Assistants or certified
Administrators).
New York State Retirement System
If your employment is part-time, temporary or less than 12 months per year, membership is optional. For Non-Instructional
Support Staff, non-certified Administrators, OTs, PTs and COTAs.
NYS Employees' Retirement System
Beneficiary Information
Publications: Tiers 3 & 4, Tier 5, and Tier 6 (all new enrollment)
New York State Teachers' Retirement System
Active Members Handbook
NYS Voluntary Defined Contribution Program
Acceptable BOCES Computer & Equipment Policy
Oath of Allegiance
Employee Handbook
ONC BOCES Board Policies
Please visit the online manual for the following important policies: Sexual Harrassment Prohibition Policy (#7020), Gun Free
School Policy (#5020), Purchasing Policy (#5070), Professional Code of Ethics, Operation Procedures and Expense
Reimbursement Policy (#5110) and Code of Conduct, Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). .
Sick Bank Form and Information
Please see contract or benefit summary for additional information about Sick Bank membership
Teachers-Please review Union contract for details
Unit Support-Please review Union contract for details
Non-Unit Support, Administrators, Adult Education
AESOP Information
Login information will be emailed to you
Public School Works
Accident Reporting
Required Training
My WinCap Information-Setting up your account
Employee Self-Service
Requisitions
AFLAC NY Benefits-Unit Support Only
For more information, contact Jim Farnham at (845) 255-2508
Study Grants or Salary Adjustments
Please see individual contract or benefit summary to review Study Grants and application deadlines.
Employee Assistance Program
Create an account for full access
What is EAP?
What can EAP help you with?
Observation/Evaluation Procedures
Non-Instructional Staff Evaluation Form
Licensed Teaching Assistants
OT/PT/COTA
Program Leaders
Principal Rubric
APPR Plan for Pupil Personnel Providers
LTA Certification Requirements and Certification Status
Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Registration
Benefits Summary/Contract will be provided at the Benefits Orientation session
Signed Application of Employment will be provided at the Benefits Orientation session
Contact Gen Ballard to schedule an appointment to get access to technology information including software access, key fob & IDs

Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES
Human Resources Department

Lynn Chase, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Human Resources
Tara Nolet, Human Resources Coordinator
Tammy Pochily, Regional Certification Officer
Jessy Buel, Media/Communications Specialist

P.O. Box 382, 2020 Jump Brook Road
Grand Gorge, New York 12434
Phone: (607) 588-6291 Ext. 2177
Fax: (607) 588-7022