Executive Director’s Update to Principals #43 - 18 October 2024
Business Services update on the 2024 Contingency Claims submission/payment process.
Below is the update on the 2024 Contingency Claims submission/payment process:
Parental Leave Claim
The 2024 Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Claim form can be accessed through the Knowledge Banks—School Finance & Administration Resources folder.
CPS Schools – PPL claims will be completed and submitted on the schools’ behalf. No action is required for schools.
Non-CPS Schools – PPL claims are to be completed and submitted to claims@dobcel.catholic.edu.au for checking and processing.
Please endeavour to submit completed PPL claims by Friday, 1st November 2024.
2024 Excess Sick Leave Reimbursements
The completed 2024 AFS will be reviewed to assess eligibility for reimbursements for excessive sick leave costs. 2024 excess sick leave reimbursements will be automatically included in the 2025 recurrent grants.
Small and Remote Schools Staff Incentive Scheme (SRSIS) Funding Requests
SRSIS schools will be automatically reimbursed for POLs paid to eligible principals/teaching staff via the final 2024 recurrent grant payment(s).
Eligible schools are required to submit SRSIS funding requests – see SRSIS claim form via Knowledge Banks – School Finance & Administration Resources folder - to claims@dobcel.catholic.edu.au by Friday, 1st November 2024, for any pre-approved relocation-related costs. Please direct any queries to Ash Richardson at claims@dobcel.catholic.edu.au.
Principal Relocation Costs Reimbursement
Please ensure copies of all paid invoices, if applicable, are submitted to claims@dobcel.catholic.edu.au by Friday, 1st November 2024.
Reportable Conduct Investigation Claims
Please liaise with your DOBCEL Business Manager (Matt/Dean) if applicable.
CEB-owned Portable Classroom Maintenance Reimbursement Form
Please address all Portable maintenance queries to Penelope Irish at 0429 473 351
Return the claim form to pirish@dobcel.catholic.edu.au
Bushfire At Risk Register (BARR) Arborist Audit / Works Reimbursements
As previously communicated, BARR schools will be fully reimbursed for all BARR DOBCEL-commissioned audit rectification works. Please direct any BARR-audit-related queries to Penelope Irish at 0429 473 351