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On behalf of the Clark County School District and the Human Resources Division, I would like to welcome you as a new team member to one of the fastest growing districts in the nation. This guide is provided to assist you with your relocation to Las Vegas. It includes many helpful links (listed above) with an abundance of information on topics as diverse as apartments and roommates, your first paycheck, medical services and childcare. As you begin your career with CCSD and possibly your life in Las Vegas, we hope the links provided will help you make a smooth transition into your new position.

Another helpful source of interesting facts is the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce website at www.lvchamber.com. Select Consumer & Visitor Information and choose a category. You may contact the Chamber directly at:

Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
3720 Howard Hughes Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89109-0937
(702) 735-1616

Again, welcome and best wishes!

Very truly yours,

George Ann Rice,
Ed.D., J.D.
Associate Superintendent
Human Resources Division

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Nevada's General Requirements for Licensure (Please click this link for more licensure information)

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New licensed employees are required to present the following documents or information upon returning the 'Offer of Employment':

1. 'Warrants and Benefits Designation' form designating a beneficiary and listing the name, address, and social security number of that beneficiary.

2. Verification of negative results for tuberculosis (TB) by skin test or chest x-ray within the preceding 12 months from the date of the 'Offer of Employment.

3. Completed fingerprint packet which includes two separate release forms and two fingerprint cards.

In addition, new licensed employees are required to attend an orientation at the start of their contract and will be asked to comply with the following:

The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986 requires an 'Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9' be completed for every employee hired after November 6, 1986. Therefore, be prepared to present one or two of the following documents from the 'List of Acceptable Documents':

List A (only one of the following required)

• U.S. Passport (un-expired or expired)
• Certificate of U.S. Citizenship or Naturalization
• Alien Registration Receipt Card

or List B (one document from)

• Driver's license or ID card (issued by a state)
• ID card issued by federal, state, or local government agencies
• U.S. Military card or draft card AND

List C (one document from)

• U.S. social security card (issued by Social Security Administration)
• Certification of Birth Abroad (issued by Department of State)
•Original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by state or county bearing an official seal

When and How Do I Get Paid?

Paychecks for licensed employees are issued on the 10th and 25th of each month of the contract. New licensed employees who start their contract prior to August 31, 2004, will receive their first paycheck on September 10, 2004. The first paycheck for new licensed employees with a start date after August 31, 2004, will be based on the following parameters:

Hire dates between the 1st and 15th will receive paychecks the 25th of that month.

Hire dates between the 16th and 31st 10th will receive paychecks the of the following month.

If the 10th or 25th falls on a weekend or holiday, paychecks will be issued on the Friday prior to that weekend or holiday.

Nevada has no state income tax.

QUESTIONS?

• Payroll (702) 799-5351
• New Contract Offers (702) 799-5332

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Getting a CCSD Identification Card

Teachers new to the Clark County School District (CCSD) are required to obtain a free CCSD photo identification card. In addition, the cards may be used for free admission to some CCSD athletic events and student activities, to waive security deposits when applying for services with the Las Vegas Valley Water District and Nevada Power Company (the
district’s official offer of employment may also be used to obtain many of these waivers) and to provide proof of employment for such purposes as joining wholesale shopping clubs.

CCSD identification cards are issued every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Edward A. Greer Education Center, 2832 E. Flamingo Road. Enter through the main lobby and ask for directions to the Photo I.D. Lab.

It is important that you have the necessary paperwork completed before your photo is taken. Contact your school site administrator to obtain a blue data card filled out with the appropriate information. Make sure that the blue card is typed and completed correctly as it becomes part of the identification card. ID cards are valid for four years.

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The 'We Care' Program was founded several years ago by the Clark County School District and the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. 'We Care' has been designed to reaffirm a teacher applicant's decision to accept employment with the district in addition to supplying information about our community. The program runs annually from March to August.

Each applicant who lives outside the Clark County area, and who has been offered a teaching contract with the district, is assigned a Community Ambassador and a teacher who is presently employed with the district. Contact will be made to prospective teachers by telephone, letter and/or email.

If you have not been contacted by a mentor, please contact (702) 799-1019 for further information.

"WE CARE" JOB FAIR

Once new teachers have accepted their offers, their work-age family members immediately qualify to participate in our new "We Care" Job Fair program. This is our way of helping family members of new teachers find jobs in the Las Vegas area, making their move easier. Upon accepting an offer with Clark County School District, new teachers will receive additional detailed information regarding the "We Care" Job Fair.

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As an eligible licensed employee, your coverage will become effective the first day of the calendar month following your first day of the calendar month. For example, if your first day of contracted employment is August 18, 2004, your coverage will become effective on September 1, 2004.

You do not have to be a member of the Clark County Education Association in order to be eligible for the health and term life insurance.

If you have additional questions concerning health coverage, please visit the Health Trust website, or e-mail your questions to the service team@teachershealthtrust.org. You may also call the Teachers Health Trust at (702) 794-0272 or outside the Las Vegas area at 1-800-432-5859.

The Clark County School District and the Teachers Health Trust (www.teachershealthtrust.org) have been in compliance with COBRA since July 1, 1987.

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Emergency medical care is always a concern when you move to a new area and away from your family doctor. You will be relieved to know that some of the finest hospitals in this part of the country are located in Clark County. Emergency care facilities are available.

Ten of the larger hospitals offering emergency medical care are:

Please refer to your telephone directory for additional hospital listings.

There are also many independent 'Quick Care' facilities located in the area as well as physician referral services. Check the classified advertising section of the telephone directory for more information. The Clark County area also subscribes to the 9-1-1 emergency response service.

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Utilities

*For additional local service providers, please refer to the front of your telephone directory.

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Citizens Area Transit (CAT) www.catride.com Now operates 48 scheduled routes throughout the Las Vegas Valley, with service in Laughlin and Mesquite. Hours of operation are 5:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m., 7 days a week. 24-hour service is available on selected routes. All  CAT buses are accessible to customers in wheelchairs.

CAT Paratransit Services reservations are taken from 1-3 days in advance, and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For information and reservations, call:

For information and reservations, call:
CAT (Customer Service)................................................(702) 228-7433
CAT TDD ....................................................................... (702) 676-1834
Nevada Relay TDD .........................................................(702) 228-4800

McCarran International Airport
5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89119

OR

P.O. Box 11005
Las Vegas, NV 89111-1005

www.mccarran.com

Airport Information/Paging (702) 261-5211

Flight Information & Directions (702) 261-4636

Nevada Relay TDD 1-800-326-6868

Parking (702) 261-5122

Aircraft Noise Hotline (702) 261-3694

For more information about McCarran International Airport, visit our website at www.mccarran.com.

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The city of Las Vegas, county of Clark, and state of Nevada all require child care personnel to be licensed with the appropriate agency. All of these departments will gladly provide a list of licensed care providers.
If you will be residing within the city limits of Las Vegas, you should contact:

Child Care Licensing Department of Business Activity
Third Floor - City Hall
400 East Stewart Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Telephone: (702) 229-6922 FAX: (702) 382-6642
Office Hours: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. (M-F)

To request a "child care roster" listing all centers within the city jurisdiction, send $5.25 (money order only,
made out to CCSD) and include the address where you would like the list to be mailed.

Residents of Henderson, North Las Vegas, Mesquite, Pahrump and outlying areas should contact:

Department of Human Resources
Division of Child & Family Services
Bureau of Services for Child Care

4220 S. Maryland Parkway, Bldg. B, Suite 302
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Telephone: (702) 486-7918 FAX: (702) 486-6660
Contact office to verify hours.

Unincorporated area residents should contact:

Clark County Social Services - Child Care Licensing
1600 Pinto Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Telephone: (702) 455-3894 FAX: (702) 455-3652
Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (M-F)
Contact office to verify hours

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Car Insurance

Financial Responsibility:

In Nevada, legal and financial responsibility is based upon the law of negligence. If an accident is your fault, that is, you are negligent, you are responsible for bodily injury and property damages suffered by the innocent party.

To assure that innocent parties are adequately compensated for their injuries, Nevada law requires that all registered owners of motor vehicles have security for tort liability arising from the use of their motor vehicles. Please contact your local insurance agent or the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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Department of Motor Vehicles (nevadadmv.state.nv.us/index.htm)

After establishing residency in the state of Nevada, you have 30 days in which to register your vehicle and obtain your Nevada driver's license. You may do this at any of the full-service motor vehicle branch offices in Clark County.

New Nevada Vehicle Registration Information:

If you are coming from another state, please register your vehicles within 30 days after you establish residency in this state or before the out-of-state registration expires, whichever comes first. Documents needed in order to register vehicles are the originals or your:

1. Most recent registration,

2. Your out-of-state license plates,

3. Nevada emission control certificate (smog check) - in Clark and Washoe counties only,

4. Nevada proof of insurance card in the exact name(s) which will be on the registration,

5. A Vehicle Inspection Certificate (VIN check),

6. Certificate of Title if ownership is changing. (If not changing ownership, the owner has the option of retaining the out-of-state title).

There are exceptions, of course. For example, motorcycles do not require an emission control certificate, trailers need no insurance card, and diesel vehicles over 8500 gvw have exceptions, also. Vehicles with a registration address that lie in a smog check county but with a zip code listed as smog exempt, need not have a smog check performed.

Names of the title, registration, and insurance will all need to agree, as will the vehicle identification numbers. Contact a DMV office with your concerns.

More about registering your vehicle

Liability insurance information

Nevada law requires you to have at least $15,000, $30,000 and $10,000 in liability insurance. Every policy must be subject to a limit of not less than $15,000 because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident to a limit of not less than $30,000 because of bodily injury to or destruction of property, and to a limit of not less than $10,000 because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident.

We recommend that you do not keep your insurance policy or papers in your vehicle which show liability limits. Only the Nevada approved insurance card validating your coverage is necessary, but it must be issued by a Nevada - licensed agent.

Emission control certificate (smog check) - in Clark and Washoe counties only.

Emissions inspections are required annually in Nevada. Smog check stations are commercially owned and operated sites throughout Nevada cities. Vehicles which do not require emissions tests include model years 1967 or older, alternatively fueled (not gasoline or diesel powered) vehicles, motorcycles, diesel vehicles over the 8,500 GVW, and new vehicles that have been registered less than two years.

Emissions testing on vehicles purchased from a private party is the buyer's responsibility. Nevada dealers are required to perform the test, when required, on every vehicle they sell.

General Information

New residents may use a valid driver's license and vehicle registration from their former state for up to 30 days. At any time during the 30 days, they may turn them in for nevada items. but they must do so within 30 days or before the out-of-state items expire, whichever comes first.

Students, active duty military personnel, (including their accompanying family members), and other living temporarily in Nevada are not required to register their vehicles to obtain a driver's license as long as they are not employed in Nevada. However, they must have a valid vehicle registration, driver's license, and insurance from their home state in order to operate vehicles in Nevada. Should someone such as a military dependent or non-resident student obtain employment in Nevada, they will be subject to DMV rules as a Nevada resident.

Address changes are to be reported within ten days of relocation. Both driver's license and vehicle registration address changes are submitted to a local DMV office. Informing your insurer of your relocation is done directly with your agent.

If you are stopped for any reason while driving and do not have valid registration, license, and insurance evidence, you are subject to fines and vehicle impound.

Insurance Verification Program

We have a mandatory liability responsibility regulation that is met through Nevada licensed insurance agents. All registered vehicles are required to have the minimum liability coverage. Should the coverage lapse while registration is still current, significant fees will be charged before the registration will be reinstated. Roadside spot-checks, direct mail verification, and insurance company data comparisons provide verification methods to ensure compliance. Call 1-800-344-0483 for more information.

New Driver License Information:

New Residents

Welcome to Nevada! New residents must obtain their Nevada driver license and vehicle registration within 30 days. See the DMV New Resident Guide for tips and a checklist of items you will need.

You must surrender your out-of-state license. All applicants take a vision test. Other tests will be waived if:

• you are age 25 or older and have no special restrictions.

• your U.S. state-issued license is valid and you are applying for the same class of license

• you have no more than two (2) moving violations and no suspensions, revocations, cancellations or license denials in the past four (4) years.

If your social security number is not printed on your driver license, you will need to bring your social security card. If you do not have a card, call for an explanation of alternative documents.

If your license is expired, and you are under 25 or otherwise do not meet these requirements, you will have to take a written test and possibly a skills test. Please call your local DMV office for details.

Items to Have Before You Come to the Office

• Your Valid, State-issued Driver License - This must contain your name and date of birth. You must complete an application and surrender your out-of-state license. If your license is expired, suspended or revoked, call to determine what you need to do. All licenses are checked through the national Problem Driver Pointer System.

• Vehicle Identification Number Inspections - any vehicle or trailer which has never been registered or titled in Nevada MUST be inspected.

• Proof of Your Social Security Number - if your social security number is not printed on your driver's license, you will need to bring your social security card. If you do not have a card, call for an explanation of alternative documents.

• Nevada Proof of Insurance - Minimum liability insurance requirement is $15,000/$30,000/$10,000. Out-of-state insurance cards are not acceptable. Be sure the name(s) on your insurance card match the name(s) on your registration exactly.

• Smog Check Certificate in Clark and Washoe Counties - Emissions control inspections may not be necessary in rural areas. Other exemptions include vehicles older than 1967 or older, motorcycles, alternative fuel vehicles and new vehicles that have been registered less than two years.

• Your Current Registration(s) - If you do not have the slip, the DMV will have to teletype your home state for verification. Expired registrations are subject to late fees. Most trailers must be registered and titled if used on any highway. If your home state does not register and/or title trailers, call for an explanation of requirements.

• Title(s), Unless Held By Lien holder - You have the option of retaining your out-of-state title. However, we strongly suggest getting a Nevada title if your vehicle is paid for. this will minimize problems when you sell your vehicle.

• Fees - Cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard - driver licenses cost $21.75 and $16.75 for those 65 and older. Call the DMV for a telephone estimate of registration fees. Nevada charges basic registration fees and taxes based on the value of your vehicle. Out-of-state checks are accepted with the approval of a DMV & PS supervisor. Money orders must be for the exact amount.

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Financial Information

Las Vegas is a fantastic city and we love it! The following information is provided to assist you in relocating to Las Vegas. We strongly suggest that you bring enough traveler's checks to accommodate your cash needs through the month of September.

• Cashing personal out-of-state checks is almost impossible. Cashier's checks require a seven- to ten- day clearance period.

• Should you need cash prior to your first paycheck, we recommend that you contact the Silver State Schools Credit Union. Please refer to the following information regarding Silver State Schools Credit Union.

Silver State Schools Credit Union Welcome!

Welcome!

As a new teacher/administrator of the Clark County School District (CCSD), you are eligible for membership with Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU) - a full service financial cooperative. Established in 1951 by a group of school district employees, the credit union has been serving the needs of faculty, staff and administrators for 50 years. We offer a full range of deposit and loan products that feature attractive interest rates and variable terms. In addition to traditional in-person services, the credit union also offers alternative delivery channels - online account access and Bill Payer -- services that enable members to manage their money anytime, anywhere via our Web site at www.silverstatecu.com

Membership Requirement

Membership in the credit union is established with the opening of a Share Account (Regular Savings Account) with a minimum deposit of $100. This is a required account and must remain active at all times in order to receive credit union benefits.

Deposit Services

As a member of Silver State Schools Family Credit Union, your deposits are insured up to $350,000 by a combination of $100,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and by an additional $250,000 by American Share Insurance.

Checking Account - There is no minimum balance, or monthly service costs, for a Silver State Schools Credit Union checking account. Interest paid on this type of account whenever the average balance exceeds $500. You will receive your first box of checks each year at no charge. Members will automatically be issued a VISA Check Card if they are approved through ChexSystems. The PC Bill Payer online service feature is also available to members at no cost.

In addition to your Share Account and Checking Account, we offer:

• Certificates
• Traditional & Roth IRAs, and Educational Savings Accounts (formerly Educational IRAs)
• Investment Services*
• Money Market Accounts

* Investment products are offered through INVEST Financial Corporation. Products are not credit union insured and loss of principle is possible.

Loan Services

Let SSSCU put you into a new home with their 3/1 ARM or our Teacher Next Door Program*. They offer excellent terms, variable and fixed rates, and professional loan services. In addition, take advantage of their special auto loan rate discounts. (See their website for details).

• Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit
• Share or Certificated Secured Loans
• Personal Loans and Lines of Credit
• VISA Credit Cards

*HUD program - subject to availability

How to Join Silver State Schools Credit Union

As a new teacher/administrator of the Clark County School District, opening a new account is fast and easy. Membership can be applied for in one of the following ways:

1. To apply for membership online, simply log onto www.silverstatecu.com and click on the membership application form. Complete the application and a credit union representative will be in touch with you.

2. You can also open an account upon your arrival in Las Vegas. You may visit any of our office or branch (inside Albertsons grocery stores) locations and bring a copy of your contract and a form of identification. However you decide to join, we can set up your account in advance to make your transition to our city easier. Opening your account in advance will ensure that your funds are available when you need them.

They can set up your account in advance to make your transition to Las Vegas easier. Opening your account in advance will ensure that your funds are available when you need them.

General Information

The Silver State Schools Credit Union has seven full service offices and five Albertsons in store branches to serve you. All of them have the convenience of 24-hour ATMs. In addition, the credit union is a member of THE CO-OP (TM) Network of ATM locations. More than 80 locations are available to enable you to make withdrawals and deposits (at most locations) without surcharges.

Office Locations open Monday-Friday 9:30 am - 6 pm:

The Call Center is open Monday - Friday from 8 am - 7pm and Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm (702) 733-8820 or 1 800-357-9654 from outside the Las Vegas area.

Website: www.silverstatecu.com

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Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness programs for Clark County School District (CCSD) employees on the teachers' salary schedule are provided through the Teachers Health Trust Wellness Division. The Trust provides you with prevention information, education, and programs to assist you in making healthier lifestyle choices and to manage your health care. Some of the programs and educational material developed for all employees are as follows:

1. Health Festival -- An annual event designed to increase health awareness among all employees, serve as a health-risk assessment tool, generate participation in other health promotion programs, and serve as a vehicle for all employees to receive free influenza and tetanus vaccines.

2. WellFit -- An annual 10-week cardiovascular program open to all employees. The program encourages you to walk or take part in other comparable physical fitness activities. The program is free, easy, and valuable sports gifts are available based on your level of participation.

3. Health Traxx -- a colorful quarterly news publication that offers something new for everyone. The publication includes:

• News and notes regarding how to get the most out of your health benefits

• Health news and financial savings information

• Calendar of Events

• Health Educators Running Our Schools (H.E.R.O.S)*

*HEROS can be a licensed employee or licensed employee group who may have performed any of the following:

1. Won a local or national health competition

2. A leader of a non-profit or national health organization

3. Developed a healthy policy, curriculum, program or wellness initiative at a CCSD work site, or in the community

4. Achieved a drug-free nutrition or weight loss goal, with before and after results

5. Achieved great health strides, in spite of being diagnosed with a long-term medical condition

4. Wellness Team -- This group is made up of one or two licensed employees from a school/work site who assist the Health Trust Wellness Division in developing, evaluating, and promoting health and wellness programs for all Health Trust participants.

Note: For a listing of other health and wellness programs, and activities, log onto the Health Trust website - www.teachershealthtrust.org.

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