Human Resources
Community businesses participating in the Orange County Schools Employee Discount Program offer their services at a discount to all OCS employees.
Employees are responsible for contacting the businesses directly with any questions, concerns, comments, and/or complaints. Orange County Schools is not responsible for precise details of any vendor offer. Unless otherwise noted, OCS employees must show official identification badge for discounts.
If you are an Orange County area business and woud like to participate in this program, complete our OCS Business Partnerships form and submit to Human Resources.
Questions about the program should be directed to the Human Resources Department of Orange County Schools at 919-732-8126.
DISCLAIMER: The listing of any business in the Employee Discount Program does not imply that the business or the goods and services they offer have been endorsed by Orange County Schools.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT PROGRAM
WeSave is Back!
WeSave, the Nation's leading discount program for public employees, will once again be North Carolina's exclusive discount provider. The program is now more simple than ever. WeSave cards are no longer needed to redeem offers from WeSave Merchants. Simply print coupons online to use at local businesses or make direct purchases through our online merchant portal. Whether you are in the market for a car, computer, cell phone, family vacation, movie tickets, or appliances, WeSave offers discounts on those and many other everyday purchases.
Visit our NEW Online Shopping Mall where you can shop thousands of online retailers and earn cash back on every purchase. Register at http://www.wesave.com.
http://www.wesave.com/nc
Charlotte Motor Speedway | For OCS Employee discount information, visit http://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/cms1/
All Pro Auto Parts | 10% discount on any purchase of $25 and over
151 Boone Square, Hillsborough. Contact: Sherrie Kinnison, 919-732-2163.
Andrew’s Automotive | Complete car care serving the Efland/Hillsborough/ Mebane area
10% off Parts and Labor-All Repair Work
(not valid with other special offers)
331 Mt Willing Road, Efland, NC ,
Exit 160 from I85/I40
919-241-4211, Contact
Andrew Oyan, Owner & General Manager
www.oyanautometal.com
Braxton Tire Company | $5 coupon for oil change
110 South John Earl St., Hillsborough, NC, 919-732-7993
Nu Tread Tire Company | 10% discount - not applicable on special order tires.
Durham, NC; Contact Mike Parker, 919-682-5795
BB&T | Free checking & online banking; free BB&T check card and Visa extras; free first order of BB&T design checks; no annual fee BB&T Visa Platinum credit card; increased rates on savings accounts, CDs & IRAs; exclusive discounts on loans, lines of credit, travel entertainment and more.
Bank of America | Pre-approval “No Money Down” home loan for certified employees for purchase up to $417,000 (no income limit); Teacher Flex home loan for certified employees for purchase up to $417,000 (3% down plus $500); Mortgage rate reduction of ½ point for home purchase if total income does not exceed $55,840; Mortgage Benefits (1/8 off a mortgage rate on either a fixed-rate or adjustable-rate conventional loan for a primary Program; Advantage Banking and Free PC Banking with "Pay Your Bills" service and access your accounts via the Internet; Free checks, stop payments, official checks, Travelers Cheques, and safe deposit box; Free inbound wire transfers, priority phone service, enhanced CD rates; 12-month or longer service-fee waiver on (2) Interest-bearing checking accounts; Community Commitment: 100% financing with no PMI, 30 year fixed below market rate – Call for more information.
NCSECU | Besides very competitive services, the State Employees Credit Union also offers STAR Mortgage:
New employees (one year or less) of the Orange County School System are eligible
100% financing to purchase a home, plus up to $1,500 for closing costs;
2-year Adjustable Rate Mortgage for up to 30 years at 5.25%;
Interest paid on escrow accounts;
No private mortgage insurance required;
Flood determination waived;
Origination fee of ¾ % of the loan amount, up to a maximum of $750;
Available at any of the SECU branches statewide.
SunTrust Bank | SunTrust Signature Bank Services include: No monthly maintenance charges and no minimum balance requirement on Basic or Interest Checking account; Free Check Card and Unlimited Standard Checks; Free Internet banking with Bill Pay; Free standard travelers checks, teller's checks and money orders; Complimentary notary service, financial planning, standard-size safe deposit box (based on availability); Mortgage discounts (subject to bank approval); Credit cards with bonus WorldPoints Rewards.
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Sprint/Nextel | 15% discount. Order Online or Over the Phone, Ask for your
EVP representative (Employee Value Program)
(888) 457-6294; www.EVPdiscount.com/OrangeCounty
Verizon Wireless | Discounts available to OCS employees on new service or for existing phone numbers/phones. . Information is available online at www.verizonwireless.com/discounts.
The contact person is Michael.mccown@verizonwireless.com
AT&T | AT&T offers special discounts (up to 15% off) to all Orange County Schools employees.
Click HERE for information.
Shining Starz Academy (Tiny Tots & Tiny Tots Too) | Offers employees of Orange County Schools 50% off enrollment fee ($50 savings); $10 discount on weekly fulltime tuition ($5 for siblings); priority on waiting list and more. Click here to download informational flyer.
Tiny Tots,
317 Crawford Road,
Hillsborough, NC 27278,
919-732-3102
Tiny Tots, Too,
2711 Hwy 86 South,
Hillsborough, NC 27278,
919-245-3101
Protected PC, Inc. | 50% Discount may be applied to service charges, computer instruction, and other "time" based charges. Discount is not valid on hardware,
upgrades, or equipment. Call for an appointment.
Jason Richmond, 919-741-5060, www.protected-pc.com
Cartridge World - Durham | Dave Snider offers Orange County Schools a 20% discount—this is for schools and for staff. They guarantee their cartridges and they also guarantee they have the cheapest price.
Dave Snider, Cartridge World-Durham,
105 W. NC Hwy 54, suite 281, Durham, NC
919-806-0500 | sales@cartridgeworld-durham.com
HP Academy | This program provides discounts on HP desktop and laptop computers, monitors, printers, cameras and other products. Eligible participants include your students, educators, alumni, and even parents. Customers verify their eligibility during the sign-up process.
http://www.shopping.hp.com/academy/
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Carolina Fitness | One Fee $29.99 with 0-enrollment
503-C West Main St, Carrboro, NC, Contact David Gillispie, 919-960-9910
Hillsborough Medical Group | $50 NC Required Health Exam
Triangle SportsPlex | 30% discount; Not available to senior or senior couples
membership;
Initiation Fee to all membership not paid in full.
1 Dan Kidd Drive, Hillsborough; Contact Kirk R. Harris, 919-644-0339
Balloons Above Orange | 10% discount on purchases.
353 Ja-Max Drive, Hillsborough, NC, 919-732-8714
County Village Florist | 10% discount on merchandise - no delivery
200 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough; Contact Pamela Turner, 919-732-0880
Flower Patch | 10% Discount on $25 and over, cash and carry only. No Delivery or in House Accounts
131 Boone Square, Hillsborough; Faye Pope, 919-732-3928
Ava Anderson Non-toxic Skin Care Products | All OCS employees are eligible to receive a 10% discount off any order when placed directly though independent consultant for Ava Anderson Non-toxic, Kathleen Klingelsmith. All Ava Anderson products contain NO parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances or dyes, triclosan, sulfates, PEG's or any carcinogenic contaminants. Ava Skin & Body products are vegan and all Ava products are gluten free. No animal testing.
Kathleen Klingelsmith,Consultant, Ava Anderson Non-Toxic, 919-636-1632 or email me at kathleenforava@gmail.com www.kathleenforava.com
Aveda Institute, Chapel Hill | We offer a 20% discount off of services to all Orange County School Employees with a valid school id. This discount cannot be combined with any other offer and cannot be used on products.
200 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
Lauren Lanier, Marketing Outreach Coordinator, 919-869-8031
llanier@avedainstitutechapelhill.com
Avon | All OCS Employees receive a 10 % discount off their entire order when they order from Independent Avon Sales Representative, Nancy Augustine.
Nancy Augustine, AVON Independent Sales Representative, (919) 414-6145; augustinenancy@gmail.com ; http://www.youravon.com/naugustine
Connect Your Home | National retailer for DISH Network, DIRECTV, ADT, HughesNet and more! Visit their website for more information.
http://www.connectyourhome.com/edp/D626.php
Dr. Drain Plumbing, Inc. | 10 percent discount to all Orange County School Employees.
Dr Drain Plumbing Inc., 5209 Woods End Rd., Hillsborough, NC 27278
Owner-Ted Bunnell-Licensed in NC
919 969-9999
www.drdraininc.com
Hughes Masonry Corporation | 15% off all brick, block, stone an concrete work.
Hughes Masonry Corporation,
P.O. Box 61534,
Durham, NC 27715
Contact Person: Billy Hughes,
(919) 201-2498
Over 23 years of experience,
Listed with BBB
Orange Paint & Decorating | 10% discount.
115 Boone Square, Hillsborough, NC; 919-732-2250
ASG Security Systems | NO MONEY DOWN, and only $27.95* a month, will provide you with the peace of mind at home. We will install the alarm keypad, one motion detector, three contacts and a keyfob. This system is 100% wireless and it does not require a phone line to connect to. *Restrictions apply. Click HERE to download informational flyer.
Call Michelle Zimmermann, 919-773-7773 (office) or 267-566-5067 (cell phone).
First Security Service | 15% off the total of the new installation of a residential monitored security system. No long term contract required. Must present Orange County Schools badge to prove employment
Contact Cliff Isaacs at 919-383-7610 x. 114 or cliffi@firstsecurityserviceinc.com
www.firstsecurityserviceinc.com
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Michael Parker, Attorney at Law | 25% discount on closing costs for homebuyers.
The Herald Sun | Complimentary 1-month free subscription (along with other discounts sponsored by the newspaper); Free and reduced coupons for admission to area concerts, performances and other events; Complimentary teaching materials from Newspapers-in-Education Program.
See also "Banking Services."
Capital Mortgage | Free appraisal (valued $350) for new purchases and refinances
105 West King Street, Suite 200, Hillsborough; Contact Chad Huffsteller,
919-338-2597
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Paws and Claws Pet Inn | 10% discount.
5725 Normans Road, Rougemont; 919-732-2979
Kent Murray Photography | 10% discount: excludes weddings photos and
publicity photos, Senior photos. Includes
Bridal photos.
110 Boone Sq. Suite 9, Hillsborough; contact Kent Murray, 919-732-6668
Apartments | Incentives vary depending on location – please contact the leasing agent/apartment manager for more information.
Ashford Lakes Apartments: 919-732-8418
Fearrington Lake Apartments: 919-419-0220
Fieldstone Apartments: 919-563-2123
General Services Corporation Managing: 1-800-672-1678
Camden Governor's Village: 919-967-2766
Patriot's Pointe Apartments: 919-245-0300
Stoney Brook Apartments: 919-304-4411
Stratford Hills Apartments: 919-929-3015
SunStone Apartments: 919-942-0481
Heritage Apartments| 5% discount to all teachers
405 Thomas Burke Dr., Hillsborough, NC, Contact Tara Jones, 919-245-1844
Magnolia Apartments | Discount $200 move in cost to all Orange County Teachers, pay $50 Security Deposit, $50 application fee, & $50 Administration fee; Please ask about the rental specials.
100 Saludia Court Chapel Hill, NC 27514; Contact Cynthia Layne, 919-960-8298
Century 21 Four-Star Services| OCS employees receive substantial savings for buying and selling a home.
919-816-8770
Coldwell Banker | Cash-Back on Home Sale or Purchase - call/email for details.
Allison Kingery, kingerya@hpw.com, 919-573-1768
Community Home Trust | Quality homes at an affordable price! Benefit from FREE homebuyer education and the aid of licensed Realtors to purchase homes priced for low to moderate-income households. Must qualify for program and be able to secure a first mortgage and apply minimum $1000 down for affordable homeownership in Orange County.
For more information contact Sales Associate, Amy Singleton at 967-1545 x 302 or asingleton@communityhometrust.org
For information about our program: http://communityhometrust.org/homeownership-program/
For information about our homes for sale: http://communityhometrust.org/homes-for-sale/
KB Homes | Receive substantial savings for purchase of home.
www.kbhome.com or call 919-768-7989
American Hero | 10% discount or free16 oz. fountain drink with purchase of 8" sub or hot entree.
640 N. Churton St., Hillsborough
Contact: Mr. Masoud, 919-732-1900.
Kelseys | 10% discount
Saratoga Grill | 10% discount
108 S. Churton Street, Hillsborough; 919-732-2214
C&R Sportswear | 10% discount on purchases
401 Village St., Hillsborough, NC, Contact Richard Fonnest, 919-732-8998
Daniel Boone Antiques | 15% discount on purchase
113 Daniel Boone Street, Hillsborough; Contact Larry Baker, 919-644-0711
The Happy Factory | Children's Boutique offering 15% discount on purchase
www.thehappyfactory.com 200 N Churton St, Hillsborough, NC; 919-241-4755; Contact Jennifer Caldwell
Kids on the Grow | 10% discount
138 N Churton St, Hillsborough, NC; 919-644-2151
My Secret Closet | 10% discount
107 John Earl St, Hillsborough, NC; Contact Cindy Cheek, 919-732-1254
Yesterday & Today Frame Shop | Free Regular Glass with any custom frame order No Other discounts apply.
100 W. Clay St., Mebane, NC; 919-732-9795
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