Human Resources

The Human Resources Department at Coal City Community Unit School District #1 is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees. We value collaboration, professional growth, and excellence in service—ensuring that every member of our school community feels respected, empowered, and valued.
Questions or need assistance?  Contact Kristen Monbrum or Jason Smith.
 

Health and Wellness [EBC]

• ACCESSING THE EBC INSURANCE PORTAL
• 2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY
• QUALIFYING LIFE EVENT (QLE) MAKING CHANGES TO YOUR BENEFITS 
• REQUIRED HEALTH NOTICES

MAJOR INSURANCE

• BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
• 2025 SUMMARY OF BENEFITS AND COVERAGE (SBC)
• GUARDIAN DENTAL
• VSP

VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PLANS

• ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT (ADD)
  • ACCIDENTAL DEATH CLAIM FORM
  • ACCIDENTAL DISMEMBERMENT CLAIM FORM
• GROUP TERM LIFE
  • TERM LIFE PORTABILITY REQ FORM
• LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
  • LTD CLAIM FORM
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY (STD)
  • STD CLAIM FORM
• EVIDENCE OF INSURABILITY FORM
  • EOI INSTRUCTIONS
• GROUP DECREASING TERM LIFE INSURANCE (NCPRS)

 

VALUE ADDED PROGRAMS

• EBC VALUE ADDED PROGRAMS OVERVIEåW

• IDENTITY PROTECTION, INFO ARMOR
• TRAVEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • TRAVEL ASSISTANCE
• SEASONS OF LIFE, COMPASSIONATE HELP
• WONDR WEIGHT LOSS
• HINGE HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY
• TELEDOC
  • TELEDOC INFORMATION
• EAP PROGRAMS
  • EAP MEMBER PORTAL
  • LEGAL & FINANCIAL SERVICES
  • BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
  • EAP FAQ
     
• NAVIGATE WELLBEING PORTAL
  • WELLNESS PORTAL FLYER
  • SYNC A DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS
  • WALK OF FAME CHALLENGE

HEALTH SCREENINGS, EMPOWER HEALTH

• 25-26 EMPOWER HEALTH FLYER
  • 25-26 OFF SITE HEALTH SCREEN INSTRUCTIONS
  • 25-26 ONSITE HEALTH SCREEN INSTRUCTIONS

Retirement and Savings

 

TRS

• TIER I RETIREMENT BENEFITS
  • TIER I RETIREMENT CHECKLIST
• TIER II RETIREMENT BENEFITS
  • TIER II RETIREMENT CHECKLIST
• SUPPLEMENTAL SAVINGS PLAN
  • SSP SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
  • SSP PLAN HIGHLIGHTS
• IEA CBA RETIREMENT INCENTIVE LANGUAGE FY23-FY27
• POST RETIREMENT MATTERS

 

IMRF

• TIER I RETIREMENT BENEFITS
• TIER II RETIREMENT BENEFITS
• VOLUNTARY ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS (VAC)
• IMRF DISABILITY APPLICATION PACKET

ADDITIONAL RETIREMENT SAVINGS OPTIONS

• 403(B) OMNI, 3^RD PARTY PROVIDER
• HSA HDHP SAVINGS ACCOUNT

 

Professional Growth

 

CERTIFIED STAFF PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

• IEA CBA PROFESSIONAL GROWTH LANGUAGE FY23-FY27
• COURSE APPROVAL FORM
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FORM
• IEA CBA LANE MOVEMENT SCALE FY23-FY27

 

HR Links

 

HR Forms
 

• 2026 FEDERAL WITHHOLDING FORM
• FAITH’S LAW NEW HIRE EMPLOYEE SELF DECLARATION
  • FAITH’S LAW EMPLOYER HISTORY FORM(S)
• WHAT IS A PARAPROFESSIONAL???  HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR LICENSE
• DIRECT DEPOSIT, REACH OUT TO KMONBRUM@COALCITYSCHOOLS.ORG DIRECTLY

 

Contact Resources

 

Kristen Monbrum, Human Resources kmonbrum@coalcityschools.org

Jason Smith, CSBO jsmith@coalcityschools.org

• Health: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (800) 458-6024 www.bcbsil.com
• Vision: VSP (800) 877-7195 www.vsp.com
• Dental: Guardian (800) 541-7846 www.guardiananytime.com
• Voluntary Plans: Reliance  (800) 922-0509 www.RelianceStandard.com
• TeleDoc (800) 835-2362 www.teladoc.com
• Employee Assistance Programs (855) 775-4357  rsli.acieap.com