Staff Resources
Commonly Used Programs:
Outlook 365– staff e-mail
Employee Assistance Program (These benefits are available to SCA employees and all residents of their home/Please contact Mr. Chris Snyder if you need an access code/or create your own account)
Anonymous tip line to keep our schools safe.
You can also submit a tip by calling 1-844-SAF2SAY or 1-844-723-2729
Help Desks:
The above links only work when the user is on the school network
Southern Columbia Professional Development and Curricular Resources:
eBridge Academy (Southern Columbia Area School District’s Virtual School)
Data Analysis Tools:
Standards-Based Resources:
Commonly Used Digital Resources (click on the icons below):
Healthcare Benefits Forms/Information
2023-2024 Physical Certification Form (Required annually by member. Also required annually by Spouse if covered under member’s plan.)
Geisinger Wellness Survey – Instructions for Completion (Required annually by member. Also required annually by Spouse if covered under member’s plan.)
Effective July 1, 2022 employers are required to post Machine Readable Files (MRF) to their public website in order to comply with the Transparency In Coverage (TiC) rules under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA). SCASD files are located at https://mrfdata.hmhs.com/
Worker’s Compensation Forms and Information
Commonly Used Forms and Information
Clearances – Click here to access links to renew your clearances
2023-2024 Pay Schedule – Click here to view Electronic Timecard submission cut-off dates and the pay periods for the 2022-23 school year.
Expense Reimbursement Form 2024 (Use this form ONLY for expenses incurred in the 2024 calendar year)
Facility Use Request (requests are made using the online portal only)
Monthly Travel Reimbursement 2024 (Use this form ONLY for expenses incurred in the 2024 calendar year)
SCA Homeless/Foster Care Information & Resources:
*Education for Homeless Youth: https://www.education.pa.gov/Policy-Funding/BECS/uscode/Pages/EducationforHomelessYouth.aspx
*Southern Columbia Area S.D. Procedures for ECYEH Enrollment – Click HERE to view
*General Guide to PA’s Education for Children & Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program – Click HERE to view.
*County Resources - Click HERE to view.
*Homeless Enrollment Complaint Form - Click HERE to view.
*Finding Your Way to PA App - Click HERE to view.
Homeless Information for School-Age Youth Poster - Click HERE to view.
* For information from Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, click on the following link:
http://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Homeless Education/Pages/default.aspx#tab-1
* Restorative Practices - ARP-HCY Pennsylvania Resources - Click HERE to view.
*Education for Homeless Youth (PDE) - Click HERE to view.
Homeless Education. Pennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program was established to make sure homeless youth have access to a free and appropriate public education while removing barriers that homeless children face.
Research, Current Events, and Distance Learning
Regional Intermediate Units
Links to State and Federal Agencies
State and Local Government Resources
Federal Government Links
Court Systems
Mandated Reporting
Call Law Enforcement for immediate safety concerns.
Dial 911 or (570) 784-6300 for Columbia County concerns and (570) 988-4217 for Northumberland County concerns as ask for an on duty officer to call/respond ASAP.
If an incident occurred on District property, contact School Police Officer Clay Fahringer.
Call Childline at 1-800-932-0313 or make a report online ASAP www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov
It’s Okay to Ask for Help
Crisis Resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text ‘Help’ to 741741
Columbia County Residents Local Crisis Line: 1-800-222-9016
Northumberland County Residents Local Crisis Line: 1-855-313-4387
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Dating Violence/Domestic Violence Resources:
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233
National Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-656-4673
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474
Teen Dating Abuse Text: Text “loveis” to 22522
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Resources:
PA Drug and Alcohol Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP
Columbia County Residents Local Helpline: 570-275-4962
Northumberland County Residents Local Helpline: 570-495-2040
Other Resources:
LGBTQ+ Youth Hotline: 1-800-246-7743
National Eating Disorders Hotline: 1-800-931-2237
National Alliance on Mental Health: 1-800-950-6264
Teen Line: 1-800-852-8336 or Text ‘Teen’ to 839863
If you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911 or go directly to your local Emergency Room.
*You can download a copy of the above list of resources by clicking this link.
Evaluating Web Pages
Being able to correctly identify Web and Internet Resources is an important skill when conducting research. The Internet is an open resources that allows anyone to post information about a topic. Listed below is a web site that will help you evaluate web site content for research.
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/Evaluate.html