2021 Leadership Kitsap 20 Under 40 recipient announcement
Phil Cook, Assessor's Office
Congratulations to Rachel Stapleton of the Assessor’s Office for being one of Leadership Kitsap’s 20 under 40 recipients in 2021!
Rachel began working in the Assessor’s Office in 2002 as a Residential Appraiser. Since starting in the office, she has worked in both the residential and commercial Appraisal groups before becoming an Appraiser Supervisor and most recently the office Chief Appraiser.
Rachel leads by example, with a focus on ensuring the accuracy of valuations, transparency about the process, all while maintaining a high level of customer service to the citizens of Kitsap County.
Congratulations Rachel!
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Campus parking
Lee Reyes, Administrative Services
As we prepare for a soft opening on June 1, more staff are returning to campus. This notice is to remind staff that assigned parking spots are for paid parking participants only. If you are interested in obtaining an assigned parking spot, please contact Lee (x4471) or Lisa (x4314). |
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Historical learning & training records available in Workday!
Valentina Johnson, Human Resources
All employee’s historical training & learning records are loaded in Workday.
You can view these records by running the My Complete Trainings Report. Watch this brief video to see how to pull that report. |
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Does your department need deposit slips?
Pete Boissonneau, Treasurer’s Office
The Treasurer's Office requires deposit slips for deposits starting August after the Workday phase two implementation.
Order deposit slips from Pete Boissonneau before June 30 to order these for you. |
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New long-term care insurance & premium deduction
Keri Sieckowski, Human Resources
A new long-term care insurance benefit and premium deduction goes into effect in January 2022. The Long-Term Services and Support Act (LTSSA), enacted in 2019, is a state-run program, available for all eligible Washingtonians to use beginning January of 2025.
Like Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), this premium is funded by employee contribution and requires a payroll deduction from employees’ wages. Beginning January 1, 2022, Washington workers' pay .58% of wages. Examples:
- Someone making $100,000 per year pays $580 into the trust each year ($48 per month)
- Someone making $50,000 per year pays $290 into the trust each year ($24 per month)
- Employers collect the premiums and remit the money to the Employment Security Department (ESD).
- Eligible participants can use the benefit starting January 2025.
- Participants have access to a lifetime benefit of $36,500 that is adjusted annually for inflation.
- The benefit can be used for a range of services and supports.
Click here to see more on this notification. |
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News from DRS - contribution rates are changing
Alicia Hartnett, Human Resources
The Department of Retirement Systems has announced contribution rate reductions effective July 1, 2021.
Because these are pre-tax deductions, you may see an increase to your taxable income beginning with the 7/9/21 paycheck. |
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PERS 2 members-
current rate: 7.90%
7/1/21 rate: 6.36% |
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LEOFF 2 members-
current rate: 8.59%
7/1/21 rate: 8.53% |
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PSERS members-
current rate: 7.20%
7/1/21 rate: 6.50% |
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New cyber security training launched
Doug Bear, Information Services
Information security is about protecting information so that people who should not have access to it cannot distribute, see, change, or delete it. Information security has to do with the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data in any form e.g. electronic, print, or other forms. Knowing how to protect our information is essential in keeping our network functional and efficient. Information Services developed a new training course designed to introduce you to information security and some of the best management practices we ask employees to use.
You may have noticed a notification in Workday enrolling you in this training. It is not mandatory, however it is strongly encouraged for all employees. Visit your Workday Learning Application to access this training under the "Continue Learning" section. |
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Featured Training Opportunities
May focus: Team Building | | |
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The Power of
Teamwork
KnowledgeCity
57 min.
Available
On-demand
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The Art of Team Building:
Business Skills Training
KnowledgeCity
1 hr. 31 min.
Available
On-demand
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Building a Successful
Team
KnowledgeCity
37 min.
Available
On-demand
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Take a walk at Guillemot Cove!
Working Well Committee
Join the Wellness Committee for the next walk & talk! Enjoy the beautiful trail to the beach, while we learn the history and key features from our guide, Aaron Bartleson of the Parks Department.
When: Tuesday, June 15 at 6:00 pm
19235 Stavis Bay Road NW, Seabeck, WA 98380
Meet in the parking lot.
Plan for about one hour and 15-minute round-trip. Bring your family and friends, and a light dinner or snack to enjoy when we get down to the beach.
Hope to see you there! |
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You still have time to #MoveInMay!
Working Well Committee
May's wellness challenge - #MoveInMay
This month, take advantage of the beautiful spring weather and get moving! Visit the Monthly Challenge form to log the physical activity of your choice and you are entered to win these great prizes:
- YMCA 1 Month Family membership
- Yoga Mat
- (5) WA State Park Cash & Book
- (5) National Parks Gift Card & Journal
- Sports Bag
- Sony Over-Ear Headphones
- $50 iTunes or Google Play Gift Card
- Fitbit Charge 4
You may enter up to five times!
Coming in June - #ShakeItUp |
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Food drive
Working Well Committee
The Working Well Committee is hosting a food drive next month.
Details:
In front of the County Administrative Building & Courthouse, Friday, June 25 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm and Saturday, June 26 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
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'Class of 2021'
Amanda Walston, Community Development
Alayna M. Piwonski, daughter of Amanda Walston in DCD, graduated Cum Laude from Gonzaga University Law School, earning her Juris Doctorate degree. Alayna was officially sworn in to the Washington State Bar Association in May 2021. During the summer of 2020, Alayna interned at the law firm of Lukins & Annis, P.S. in Spokane, and in April, she accepted their offer and joined the firm as an Associate Attorney. |
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Class of 2021 Graduate
Kym Pleger, Public Works
Graduate name: Tatiana Tubberville
Relationship to the County: Served as a summer intern in the Stormwater Division during the summer of 2019 and is back again with us this summer!
Degree: the University of Idaho, Bachelors in Environmental Science.
Future plans: Tatiana is looking for permanent work in her field of study in local/state or federal government formatting options. |
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Congrats to the Class of 2021!
Wendy Kelly, Prosecutor's Office
Lauren Kelly, Daughter of Kevin Kelly, District Court and Wendy Kelly, Prosecutor’s office is graduating with honors from South Kitsap High School Class of 2021. Lauren competed four years on the South Kitsap High School Equestrian Team and was saxophone section leader in the high school marching band. She plans to attend the University of Arizona majoring in Psychology, minoring in Spanish and then hopes to pursue law school. |
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Cap. Gown. It's going down!!
Lori Montague, Sheriff's Office
Extremely proud to recognize and celebrate my daughter, Emily Hamilton for graduating from University of Washington with her Bachelors' Degree in Business. Emily graduated from both South Kitsap High School and Olympic College in 2019, but she was meant to be a Husky from early in life. Can't wait to see where life takes this girl! |
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Graduation
Keri Sieckowski, Human Resources
Spencer Sieckowski, son of Keri Sieckowski in HR, graduates June 2021 from the Northwest Culinary Institute. Spencer is the new Kitchen Manager for Whiskey Gulch CoffeePub in Port Orchard! |
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Class of 2021
Diane Rodman, Information Services
Graduate's Name: Emmett Bryz-Gornia
Relationship to County: Son of Diane Rodman
Degree Earned: North Mason High School diploma
Future Plans: Washington State University |
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Class of 2021 Announcement
Valentina Johnson, Human Resources
Lara B. Johnsons is graduating from Bellarmine Preparatory.
She plans on attending Olympic College to study Art and Business before moving on to University. |
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High school/Running Start Graduation
Jen Kluver, Superior Court
My daughter, Cameron Kluver, is graduating from South Kitsap High School and Olympic College Running Start Program with her Associate's Degree. She will be attending Washington State University in Pullman in the fall and plans to pursue a degree in Dentistry. |
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Class of 2021 Announcement!
Paul Nettleton, Public Works
Graduate’s name; Austin William Nettleton
Relationship to the County; Son of Paul Nettleton
Degree earned; Business Administration - Financial Concentration BA
Future plans; Employment at Amazon HQ2
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Class of 2021 Announcement!
Kathie Thoma, Human Resources
Michael Thoma, son of Kathie Thoma, HR is graduating from South Kitsap High School. His future plans--couch potatoing, video games, sponging off parents, and Olympic College in the Fall.
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