Welcome every family! What you need to complete your start-of-year packets.
How quickly the year passes! Already, it's time to start preparing start of year packets for the 2008-2009 school year. Do you know what to include? We compiled a list of seven documents you don't want to forget. |
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 Western Region Update
by Hilary Shirey
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 Eastern Region Update
by Jamie Zabel
Are you ready for the new school year? Let me help you get prepared!
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 Email templates with training information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Customer Care Training PollRegister your input in our Customer Care Training Poll and be entered to win a $5 Starbucks card. Click here or on the image to the right to participate. |
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Happenings: What's new at TransACT?
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NCLB collection now available in Chinese!
Add Chinese to your subscription for just $500.
Now you can reach even more families than before with the addition of Chinese translations of our NCLB Parent Notification Collection. These professional translations have been legally reviewed and passed TransACT's rigorous quality assurance process.
To add Chinese to your collection, call us at 425.977.2100 or email learnmore@transact.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attention GenEd Subscribers:
It's time to update your information! In an effort to ensure your TransACT subscription is up-to-date with the most current and accurate information, each year we ask that GenEd subscribers verify and make any necessary changes the district specific information housed within your TransACT subscription. This information appears on several forms in both the Health & Medical and Free and Reduced Price Meals folders.  On Monday morning, June 2, 2008, subscription managers (Primary Contact/Data Coordinator) will see a flashing sign in the upper left corner of their screen which reads "Attention! 2008-2009 Update Required". Please click on this box on your welcome screen to begin the verification/update process.
Below is a list of the information you will need to complete this step:
- District Health Clinic Name, Address, Phone, Days and Hours of Operation
- District Free and Reduced Priced Meals Pricing
- Lunch Program Phone Number
- Hearing Official Name, Address and Phone (for Free and Reduced Priced Meals)
If you need assistance updating your district information, please contact TransACT Customer Care at (425) 977-2100 or support@transact.com.
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Document updates & breaking newsCollection changes are regularly posted in the breaking news section of our website. Check in often to learn about updates, new training opportunities, promotions and announcements. |
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Employee Spotlight: Get to know the team behind the scenes!
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 Bill Donnelly
How long have you been with TransACT?
A few months short of 5 years.
Please describe what you do:
I usually tell people that I'm responsible for everything with a $ sign attached to it, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, taxes, financial reporting and budgeting. In addition, I handle HR, employee benefits and contract compliance.
Hometown:
Bettendorf, Iowa
Birthday:
December 10
College:
I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1982 with a BA in Accounting. While at UNI, I was also a member of the varsity wrestling team.
What was your favorite subject in school?
I found history and humanities classes to be fascinating.
What aspect of working at TransACT do you enjoy the most?
I like the variety that my job provides. I also enjoy working with my teammates to develop ways to improve operations and grow our business.
When do you feel successful in life?
I feel successful most every day, as I've been blessed with good health, a good job and wonderful family & friends to share my life with. However, what makes me feel the most successful is when someone makes an effort to tell me what a terrific young woman my daughter has grown to be.
Outside of work, what do you enjoy?
I love the outdoor activities readily available to us here in the Pacific Northwest - especially hiking and fishing. In addition, over the last three years my wife and I have very much enjoyed traveling to our daughter's collegiate rowing team competitions.
Whom do you admire most?
Without question, my grandmother. At the age of 38, two weeks away from delivering their 10th child, her husband suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. The courage and strength it took for her to raise her family on her own is beyond belief. (By the way, all 10 grew to be people I also admire very much.)
If you were not at TransACT, what would be your dream job?
As I'm a big fan of Major League Baseball (and this is only a dream), I'd like to spend my summers as a bench coach with the Seattle Mariners.
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TransACT Contact Information
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We love to hear from you!
If you have a suggestion for a topic that you would like to see covered in future newsletters, drop us a line. We always enjoy hearing from our customers and welcome any comments or suggestions.
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TransACT Communications, Inc5105 200th Street SW, Suite 200 Lynnwood, WA 98036-6397 tel. 425.977.2100 fax. 425.776.3377 www.transact.com |
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Special Edition:
Section 504 101
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Newly published special edition newsletter from TransACT helps staff understand basic Section 504 principals.
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SPECIAL OFFER
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Limited-time discount on our Section 504 Compliance Collection. Only for current subscribers!
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Sherri's Secret for the month of May
After you've logged-in to your TransACT account, have you ever noticed the gray button in the red navigation bar at the top of your screen that says "RoadMap" and wondered what in the world that is?
The comprehensive summary report generated by the RoadMap will provide federal regulations, implementation suggestions and recommendations for parent notices available right on the TransACT website. 
