August 17, 2017
BUSD Fitness Challenges – Rules for Participating
For the last couple of years, BUSD, hosted a fitness team challenge through a Kaiser funded grant for Thrive Across Hawaii (America). Over 150 employees joined in to support the District’s initiative of health and wellness. Now that the District has changed to CALPERs Health Plans, the Kaiser sponsored wellness program is no longer available. After considering many fitness APPs, the District decided to use the Endomondo fitness APP for the next BUSD fitness challenge for 2017. The 45 day challenge started today, April 17th and ends on May 31, 2017. For all the employees who would like to join us in a BUSD fitness challenge(s), please sign up at www.endomondo.com/home and review the following or attached instructions:
You may also download the Endomondo App on your phone. You must sign up using your District Gmail address as your user name and establish a password. We are requiring that you add an icon, symbol or photo so that it is easy to identify you throughout the challenge. This is not a BUSD App, therefore, you should manage privacy using the privacy settings. The BUSD challenges are private to BUSD employees only.
1. After signing in, you must click on “Friend” and search for Javetta Cleveland I will add you as a friend. You must be a friend of Javetta Cleveland in order to receive an invite to the 3 BUSD fitness challenges. You may also friend others that are a part of the challenge if you would like. We are requiring that you add an icon, symbol or photo so that it is easy to identify you throughout the challenge.
2. After you are accepted as a friend, you will be invited to join 3 BUSD fitness challenges. You will receive 3 notifications. When you receive your notifications, click on bell icon at the top of the APP or website and accept challenge(s). You must accept one or more challenges.
3. There are 3 fitness challenges and you must join at least 1 challenge. All 3 challenges begin today, April 17th and end on May 31st (45 Days). You can also join all 3 challenges. After you have been invited to join challenges, you will find challenges under “Challenges/My Challenges”. The first challenge is the number of active minutes and each exercise must be at least 15 minutes. You can only choose exercises included in the challenge so make sure you click on the exercises box in the challenge to see all 20 exercises included in the challenge. All exercises listed in Endomondo are not included in the BUSD Fitness Challenge. The second challenge is the number of workouts and each workout must be at least 30 minutes to qualify. The third challenge is the most calories and each workout must be at least 15 minutes.
4. You can record your time by using the workout timer on your phone and selecting one of the eligible exercises. Your selected exercise will record to all of the challenges that you are participating in as long as your exercise and length of time is eligible. These challenges do not include step tracking. Walking (Fitness) is included in all of the challenges. We are requiring you to use an exercise included in the list of exercises listed in each challenge. You can manually log in your time on a computer by logging into the website and click on “Add Workout”. You can add the number of minutes of your workout and type of exercise. The calories are predetermined based on the type of exercises and cannot be input yourself.
5. You must log your time within 48 hours. We are asking that if you miss logging in within 48 hours that you just continue participating by logging in your future workouts. This will prevent challengers from thinking they are moving up the chart and then finding out that someone who hasn’t logged passes them by logging in more than 2 days. The best way to log is using the Endomondo timer because it logs your exercise and time in real time.
6. If you have concerns about a participant, please do not send a group text regarding your concern. Please email Deputysuperintendent@berkeley.net to address your concern.
7. Prizes: The top 2 winners of each challenge will receive a Brimma Sports Bottle (18oz Leak proof with Flip top Lid), Fitness Towel and a Dumbbell Stress Ball that states “ BUSD Fitness Challenge Top 25”. The top 25 winners for each challenge will receive a Dumbbell Stress Ball. There will also be other prizes including Fitbit zips given out for those who meet a unique challenge along the way. Thanks for participating.
Javetta Cleveland
October 12, 2015
Dear employees,
In some of the sessions this morning, there was low attendance and some employees were very late. We will be reviewing and auditing sign in sheets for the morning sessions and the sessions this afternoon. Please make sure you are in attendance and sign in.
Thanks
Javetta Cleveland
October 9, 2015
Hello BUSD Employees:
On Thursday, October 15th, from 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm, you are invited to join us for the Health Benefits Wellness Fair at the District Board Room, 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA. We would love to see you there!
At the fair you will have the opportunity to meet your health carrier to ask questions, and submit your open enrollment forms to benefits staff. There will be health and wellness activity information, fitness and nutrition information, free health and biometric screenings, flu shots, as well as healthy snacks, giveaways and raffle prizes.
Please note: we will not be accepting fax copies of enrollment documentation this year, but for your convenience, we will be accepting scanned enrollment forms and documentation sent to openenrollment@berkeley.net.
Have a Wonderful Day,
Javetta Cleveland
October 8, 2015
Dear Employees
There is still time to sign up! The competition started September 21st and registration ends October 9th. Join as an individual, join a team or create a team for Thrive Across America, Hawaii Route! This online physical activity program lets you compete against co-workers and have fun while getting fit. This year participants will travel from Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, along a virtual route. On the way you’ll visit Hawaii’s most treasured outdoor attractions, brought to life with vivid pictures and detailed descriptions. It’s simple. Each day you log 30 minutes or more of the exercise you choose, you earn a Thrive Across America star. Adding stars raises your score. You can log up to 60 minutes. The logging is on the honor system so don’t cheat yourself. The team (made up of 4 to 10 members) with the highest score at the end of the eight-week program wins. You can also compete as an individual. There are flyers posted at your site or location. Get stared by visiting www.busd.thriveacrossamerica.com today to register. There are prizes given out along the way. Thankfully, Stephen Collins, Operations Manager, coordinates our BUSD Step UP program. Watch for emails and updates from Steve. Get the app: Download Thrive Across America app for IPhone or Android from the App Store. Last year’s winners were The Hot Jeffies from Jefferson and the best name was Russellmania. The top five individuals were Cory Henrickson, Jana Jandra, Marni Posey, Maria-Isabel Barrera and Samantha Borg.
Javetta Cleveland
September 28, 2015
Dear Employees
There is still time to sign up! Last week we had 135 registered and our goal is 200. You can start a team at your school. Many schools are already signed up. The competition started September 21st and registration ends October 9th. You still can catch up! It’s time to register and form teams for Thrive Across America, Hawaii Route! This online physical activity program lets you compete against co-workers and have fun while getting fit. This year participants will travel from Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, along a virtual route. On the way you’ll visit Hawaii’s most treasured outdoor attractions, brought to life with vivid pictures and detailed descriptions. It’s simple. Each day you log 30 minutes or more of the exercise you choose, you earn a Thrive Across America star. Adding stars raises your score. You can log up to 60 minutes. The logging is on the honor system so don’t cheat yourself. The team (made up of 4 to 10 members) with the highest score at the end of the eight-week program wins. You can also compete as an individual. There are flyers posted at your site or location. Get stared by visiting www.busd.thriveacrossamerica.com today to register. There are prizes given out along the way. Thankfully, Stephen Collins, Operations Manager, coordinates our BUSD Step UP program. Watch for emails and updates from Steve. Get the app: Download Thrive Across America app for IPhone or Android from the App Store. Last year’s winners were The Hot Jeffies from Jefferson and the best name was Russellmania. The top five individuals were Cory Henrickson, Jana Jandra, Marni Posey, Maria-Isabel Barrera and Samantha Borg.
Javetta Cleveland
September 23, 2015
Dear Employees,
BUSD is moving into its second year of Thrive Across America. Let’s double the participation for Thrive Across America this year. I have joined a fitness team and will be participating in Thrive Across America. I invite all of you to participate. The competition started September 21st and registration ends October 9th. You still can catch up! It’s time to register and form teams for Thrive Across America, Hawaii Route! This online physical activity program lets you compete against co-workers and have fun while getting fit. This year participants will travel from Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, along a virtual route. On the way you’ll visit Hawaii’s most treasured outdoor attractions, brought to life with vivid pictures and detailed descriptions. It’s simple. Each day you log 30 minutes or more of the exercise you choose, you earn a Thrive Across America star. Adding stars raises your score. You can log up to 60 minutes. The logging is on the honor system so don’t cheat yourself. The team (made up of 4 to 10 members) with the highest score at the end of the eight-week program wins. You can also compete as an individual. There are flyers posted at your site or location. Get started by visiting www.busd.thriveacrossamerica.com today to register. There are prizes given out along the way. Thankfully, Stephen Collins, Operations Manager, coordinates our BUSD Step UP program. Watch for emails and updates from Steve. Get the app: Download Thrive Across America app for iPhone or Android from the App Store. Last year’s winners were The Hot Jeffies from Jefferson and the best name was Russellmania. The top five individuals were Cory Henrickson, Jana Jandra, Marni Posey, Maria-Isabel Barrera and Samantha Borg.
Javetta Cleveland
January 8, 2015
Dear Employees,
Berkeley Unified is proud to offer a new employee corporate wellness program at 24 Hour Fitness. The District received a $1,500 award from our insurance carrier for providing mandated training to our employees. This award is being used to pay for a corporate fitness membership program with 24 hour fitness for enrollment within one year. The program will offer a full service program that includes initiatives to encourage our employees to get and stay active. The membership includes reduced monthly dues for employees and family add-ons (see rates listed below):
ENROLLMENT RATES FOR BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES – #102545CORP (Not valid in NY/NJ/MD/VA)
| All Club Sport | All Club Super Sport | All Club Ultra Sports | |
| Employee: | $23.99 Initiation Fee, $26.99 dues/month |
$19.99 Initiation Fee, $39.99 dues/month |
$19.99 Initiation Fee, $54.99 dues/month |
| Each Add-On: | $23.99 Initiation Fee, $26.99 additional dues/month |
$19.99 Initiation Fee, $39.99 additional dues/month |
$19.99 Initiation Fee, $54.99 additional dues/month |
IT’S EASY TO JOIN
24 Hour Fitness will accept a BUSD pay stub as proof of employment for enrolling in the BUSD corporate program during the period of January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. The program includes:
- Affordable monthly dues for employees and family add-ons
- All family add-on members must live at the same address as the primary member, maximum of 8 add-on per primary member.
- Limit one add-on between 18 and 65 years old, additional add-on members must be between 12-17 years old or over 65.
- Employees may enroll online via 24hourfitness.com (some restrictions may apply).
Javetta Cleveland
November 4, 2014
Dear Classified Employees,
A few questions have arisen regarding the status of the Classification Study since my last email to classified employees. Here is an update on the timeline for the approval and implementation of the study:
- November 6th – Commission will discuss Board recommendations on the study
- Mid-November – The Commission may set a Special Meeting to consider acceptance of the study
- December – If the Commission accepts the study, the Commission will send a memo to the Board informing them of their acceptance and request that the Board approve the study and begin negotiations with the respective unions
- January – The Board may consider approval of the study.
- February – If study is approved, negotiations may begin.
- Once negotiations are concluded, implementation of the study can begin. Implementation could take place immediately for non-represented employees and will be implemented at different times for union employees depending on the conclusion of negotiations for each union.
I will provide continued updates on the study as we move forward.
Javetta Cleveland
October 27, 2014
Dear Classified Employees,
All BCCE members now have a ratified contract, and we are in the process of implementing the related salary and benefit agreements. We are working quickly to make sure BCCE members receive the salary adjustments as soon as possible.
- All salaried BCCE members will see the 4.55% on-going salary increase reflected in their October 31st paycheck.
- A retroactive payment for school year 2013-14 and 2014-15 (July 1 to September 30th) will be made in one separate payment by the end of November.
- Increases in the District’s health benefit contribution cap for Employee Plus One (new cap $940.71) and Employee Plus Two (new cap $1,073.90) will be effective January 1, 2015. New rate charts will be on District’s website at www.berkeleyschools.net/departments/benefits/ on October 29th and hard copies will be mailed to sites on November 4th.
With regard to the Classification & Compensation Study, on October 22, 2014, the School Board approved staff’s recommendation to the Personnel Commission that no current employee will receive a pay reduction as a result of the study. The Personnel Commission and the Board must approve the study prior to proceeding to negotiations on the impact of the study. There will be more information from me as we move forward.
Javetta Cleveland