This week we will be holding a Community Check-in/Budget Update. This meeting will be hybrid offered both in person and via Zoom. We hope to see you there!
Date: Friday, June 2, 2023
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
Location: Building 1100, Rm. 1104
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83173429202
President Kahn is off campus May 30 – June 2, 2023 for the NAFSA (Association of International Educators) Annual Conference & Expo. Note: President Kahn will connect remotely to several campus meetings while away from campus.
The Administrator(s) in Charge while President Kahn is off campus:
Tues, May 30 & Wed, May 31, 2023:
Phillip King, Vice President – Student Learning, Equity, and Success
pking@shoreline.edu
Thurs, June 1 & Fri, June 2, 2023:
Veronica Zura, Executive Director – Human Resources
vzura@shoreline.edu
Contact information for Lori Yonemitsu, Executive Assistant – President’s Office
lyonemitsu@shoreline.edu
(206) 546-4552
Teams: Yonemitsu, Lori
Dear Campus Community,
As most of you know, last week, a fire broke out in building 2600. Based on known variables and extensive professional experience, fire officials provided basic guidance to the college regarding the safety of the building. This included assurance that: 1) the building was safe to enter; and 2) the items being retained or moved could be cleaned with something as simple as Dawn liquid soap.
As we continue to navigate transitioning items and opening a new space (HSAMCC), the college still believes the original guidance to be true. However, out of an abundance of caution and in response to requests by made college employees, we will take additional steps to test. We will work with appropriate consultants to test the air, building and equipment surfaces, and the soil around the building. Additional updates will be provided once the test results have been received.
In the interim, if you have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to those currently leading the college’s response to the fire incident.
Associate Dean and Chemical Hygiene Officer | Dalila Paredes dparedes@shoreline.edu
Director of Facilities | Kimberlee Clark kclark@shoreline.edu
Acting Director of Safety & Security | Gregory Cranson gcranson@shoreline.ed
Respectfully,
Gregory Cranson
Director │ Department of Safety & Security
Celebrate the sunshine at this year’s SunFest which runs from May 30 thru June 1. This year’s event will feature lots of free food, giveaways, and even a petting zoo! Stop by the PUB Courtyard and Theater Lawn in the afternoon and soak up some sun!
Tuesday 5/30: Picnic Day 12-3- Lunch and activities on the theater lawn
Wednesday 5/31 Carnival Day 12-3pm- Carnival snacks & games, Petting Zoo @ 12:30
Thursday 6/1 Food Truck Festival 12-2pm Food truck lunch, yard games, and music!
The WA Cares Fund is a new program that gives working Washingtonians access to long-term care coverage when they need it. Contributions to the program begin July 1, 2023. Here’s what you need to do to prepare for the program’s launch.
Make sure you understand program basics
Working Washingtonians contribute 0.58% of each paycheck during their working years to be able to access a $36,500 lifetime benefit (adjusted annually for inflation) that can help pay for long-term care services when needed.
WA Cares is designed to help you live independently in your home as long as possible. Benefits can be used for a wide range of services like in-home care, paying a family caregiver, home safety modifications, home-delivered meals, transportation and more.
Workers begin contributing to WA Cares on July 1, 2023 and benefits become available July 1, 2026. In order to use your benefit, you must meet a contribution requirement as well as a care need requirement.
Learn more about contributions and benefits.
Calculate and plan for your contribution amount
Working Washingtonians contribute 0.58% of each paycheck to the program during their working years to earn access a $36,500 lifetime benefit (adjusted annually for inflation) that can help pay for long-term care services later in life.
For example, a worker earning a typical wage of $50,091 will contribute about $24 a month. Over a 30-year career, this totals around $8,700 to earn a $36,500 benefit that grows over time.
You can find a calculator to estimate your own contribution on the WA Cares website.
If you want an exemption and meet the criteria, submit your application
While almost all Washington workers will contribute to WA Cares, several types of exemptionsexist:
If you’re applying for an exemption, plan ahead! Make sure to submit your exemption application to ESD and (if approved) provide your exemption letter to your employer as soon as possible to ensure premiums aren’t deducted from your paycheck. It is your responsibility to provide your letter to your employer and refunds will not be available if you don’t submit your letter in time.
Please be sure to submit your exemption letters no later than Friday July 7, 2023, please email to payroll@shoreline.edu.
If you already have an approved exemption, make sure your employer has your letter on file
If you previously received an exemption approval letter for private insurance, your exemption is still valid. You do not need to reapply, but you should make sure your employer has your exemption letter on file.
If you can’t find your exemption letter, you can download a copy from the Secure Access Washington account you used to apply for the exemption.
Get your questions answered If you still have questions about WA Cares, you can find more information on the program’s website:
• Benefits
To stay up to date on WA Cares news and events, subscribe to the program’s mailing list.
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