New Hire Packet Is Here!

My new hire packet is here! It is filled full of information that really helped me. It contained answers to questions that I didn't even think about asking. 

I spent about 2-3 hours looking, reading and filling out paperwork. I used sticky note tabs for documents that needed copies or more signatures. I have only a few items to finish before I send my documents back. 

The excitement is like a volcano about to erupt. I am overjoyed at this opportunity. I was so worried about my highly qualified status that I was making myself ill. I'm back on track and positive that things are going to work out in the end. 

Tenant Information Form!

Today I received an email containing my Tenant Information Form. This form will help the district decide my housing assignment. According to the Negotiated Agreement, if I am assigned district housing I have to live there as a condition of employment. If I read that correctly, then its a form of forced housing due to employment. I need to check with a tax accountant about it, but it sounds like I can write off my housing costs. awesome!

Another bonus about working for this school district is the price of rent. Currently, I pay $785 for a 2BD in an awesome school district. I pay the extra money so that the girls can attend a school in a community that values education. In Barrow, I will pay $776 for a 3BD! Utilities in Barrow are charged at a set rate for me. It will be $150 per unit plus $50 for each non-teacher occupant. After doing some math it comes to $350 for electric, water and gas. Gas in temperatures that range from -40 to 50 degrees. I am okay with that!

Cable and internet is not included. We have an Amazon Prime membership and watch many of our favorite shows online now. I will have to find a way to see The Walking Dead! It is my guilty pleasure show that makes me smile. I enjoy The Vikings, but I know I can watch that show online. I can't seem to make it to 10pm sometimes. 

Massie will not be coming with us to Alaska. I don't think that she would survive the cold or the living with other dogs. She will be going to a family members house. (Anyone interested?)

After some calls to the district, I learned that they will try to place me near the school, but it might not be possible. I'm okay with that because I will have a child in all three schools. Georgia will be in elementary school, Abi will be in middle school and Emily will be at the high school. 

I've been a bundle of excitement after receiving one piece of paper from the district. I will be smiling for a bit, knowing that the countdown has started. Once my contract arrives, I will be able to buy my tickets and start sending items to my new town. 

The end is nigh...