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About STARSt. Tammany Parish Public Schools are partnering with local businesses and service providers through the STAR employee discount program as a way to reward School System employees and retirees for their hard work and dedication to the children of St. Tammany Parish. School System employees and retirees are able to get discounts on all kinds of goods and services throughout the parish by showing their STAR Card and School System or School ID at the time of purchase. STAR business partners have the opportunity to increase their customer base and get exposure to more than 6,000 people without having to pay for advertising just by agreeing to provide an exclusive discount to School System employees and retirees. Business partners and their discount are listed on this website and in promotional materials. STAR Program OverviewAs the largest employer in our parish, the St. Tammany Parish Public School System employs more than 6,000 people across St. Tammany who are dedicated to the education of our children. We invite you to support our educators while growing your business by participating in the St. Tammany Advantage Rewards Program. All you have to do to participate is agree to provide an exclusive discount to our employees and retirees. Once you are a partner, we will list your business on this website and in promotional materials throughout the year. STAR offers the opportunity for you to increase your customer base and get exposure to more than 5,000 people without having to pay for advertising. Current STAR PartnersWelcome to the STAR program. As a business partner in the St. Tammany Advantage Rewards program, you will be able to grow your business while supporting local educators. The discount submitted by your business took effect at the time the application was approved and is expected to be active for one full year. A STAR administrator will confirm your discount annually. This confirmation provides the opportunity to review your discount and make changes. Employees and retirees have received STAR cards and instructions on how to access the list of participating vendors and discounts. We ask that vendors honor the discount if an employee or retiree presents a STAR card and official School System identification at the time of purchase. Your business name and discount will be posted on this website soon after the application is approved. This website serves as the official listing of partner businesses for employees to reference. Approved businesses are provided with a STAR Official Partner window cling and counter sign. Please display the signs in your business to inform customers of your partnership and to show your support for local educators. If you have any questions about the STAR Program or need assistance, please email star@stpsb.org. Expectations of Participating Businesses• Comply with all STAR Program guidelines • Make the discount available to ALL St. Tammany Parish Public School System employees and retirees • Unsolicited contact with School System employees, in any way, is prohibited at School System work locations • Ensure the discount is an added value or actual discount on products or services that is greater than discounts offered to the general public • Use of the St. Tammany Parish Public School System name or logo for marketing purposes is prohibited
How To ApplyPlease review the application process and business expectations before submitting your application. Application Process Within 45 days of receipt of the application, the business will be notified of the selection committee’s decision to approve or deny the application. Approved businesses will receive further information about promotional materials and employee participation. The discount submitted by your business takes effect at the time the application is approved and is expected to be active for one full year. Disclaimer If you have any questions about the STAR Program or need assistance with the application process, please contact the STAR Program at star@stpsb.org. Apply Today! FAQs How do I notify the STAR Program if there is an error in my business listing on the STAR website? The discount my business is offering is no longer valid. How do I change my offered discount? Can I use the STAR logo in advertisements for my business or on my business website? As a STAR partner, am I allowed to distribute flyers to schools? How can I recommend another business for the STAR Program? If you have any questions about the STAR Program or need assistance, please email star@stpsb.org
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