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General Staff Resources
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Employee rights - paid sick leave, FMLA
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Click above to view the document.
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2019-2020 Internal Transfer Process
The Internal Transfer Process allows current Grand Prairie ISD teachers who meet the guidelines outlined below, to accept a position at another campus for the upcoming school year.
General COVID-19 Information
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6 tips for social distancing with kids
COVID‑19 is affecting day-to-day lives in unprecedented ways, and for many families, it can be difficult to adjust to these changes. See tips for navigating time at home while social distancing.
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From the National Association of School Nurses: What is COVID-19?
Watch this brief video for an overview of what COVID-19 is.
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Coping with COVID-19
With COVID-19 in the news everyday, it’s only natural to have some anxiety. This is especially true since so much about the virus is unknown right now. Be kind to yourself and respect your fears. It may help you to remember other stressful situations you’ve been through before, and how you coped.
Resources to Stay Healthy
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Limit your exposure - connect for care through Anytime-MD
Texas Health Aetna is closely monitoring the ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus disease or COVID-19. We are monitoring information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) and as a precautionary measure we want to keep our members informed.
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Children’s Health Virtual visit app
This app lets you contact a doctor face-to-face using your phone or tablet. During your consultation, a Virtual Visit health care provider will decide if a diagnosis is possible and if prescribed medication is necessary.
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CDC Coronavirus Self-Checker
Utilize this resource from the CDC to check symptoms, determine if you are at high risk for illness, get updates about travel and much more.
Resources from Texas Health Aetna
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Crisis Response Lines
Additional Resources have been established to help address any associated anxiety and stress related to COVID-19, including opening Crisis Response Lines and expanding access 24x7 to the Aetna Nurse Medical Line, among others.
Crisis Response Line 1-833-327-AETNA/ 1-833-327-2386
24/7 Aetna Nurse Medical Line 1-800-556-1555
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Complimentary COVID-19 care packages
Through Texas Health Aetna’s Healing Better program, members who are diagnosed with COVID-19 will receive a care package containing CVS items to help relieve symptoms. The package will also include personal and household cleaning supplies to help keep others in the home protected from potential exposure. This kit will include a mask, gloves, hand sanitizer, and additional tips and resources.
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Complimentary CVS Prescription Home Delivery
Charges are waived for home delivery of all prescription medications at CVS Pharmacy locations. Waiving early refill limits on 30-day prescriptions for maintenance medications to prevent the interruption of medication availability.
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2019-2020 Internal Transfer Process
The Internal Transfer Process allows current Grand Prairie ISD teachers who meet the guidelines outlined below, to accept a position at another campus for the upcoming school year.