Gearing up for a Great School Year
It’s that time of year again, summer is over and the school year is in full force. Students are returning to classes and the weather is cooling off, so your school district employees are at a high risk of getting…
The Macronutrient with the Bad Reputation
Lose weight, cut carbs. Carbs are harmful to health. Carbs make you fat. Only certain carbs are okay. With so much negativity surrounding carbohydrates, what’s the real scoop on carbs and how they affect your health and daily eating plan?…
Medical Renewals Already?
It feels as though open enrollments ended yesterday and we are already starting medical renewals. As budget challenges and competition for attracting and retaining quality staff continues, the need to forecast next year’s medical costs and begin the process of…
The Back to School Tips and Tricks
It’s that time again! It is easy to get caught up in the many stressors of preparing for the school year. There are logistic stressors, such as the never-ending to-do list and countless errands. The financial stressors of money spent…
Retirement Strategies
At Valley Schools, we want to make sure all of our school district employees are taken care of and ready for the future. Staying healthy is a key part in having a successful retirement. Thinking about retirement can be stressful,…
Prescription Medicine Reform
Here at Valley Schools, we want to keep you updated on the latest current events going on in the healthcare industry. The rise of prescription medicine prices has affected the majority of us in one way or another. Drug companies…
Go with your Gut Feeling!
As most of us have experienced, the stressful workday can cause a mix of emotions, some of which can be felt in the pit of your stomach. Have you ever been told to go with your gut or trust your…
Allergy Policy
With the number of students with food allergies increasing each year, it is important to know that Arizona Schools have a policy in place to help prevent, monitor, and plan for an allergy emergency. Our team at Valley Schools thought…
Ketogenic Diet 411
Lose 20 pounds in 3 weeks. Eat to feel better. Improve symptoms of diseases. These are some of the amazing results touted for those on the Ketogenic Diet. The Ketogenic Diet is ultimately a high fat and low carbohydrate diet…
The State of School District Procurement in Arizona
Well, House Bill 2663 from this past legislative session sure raised significant procurement issues for all of us in school procurement. The bill amends A.R.S. 15-213, the enabling statute for our school district procurement rules. The bill, as signed by…