August 26, 2022 Staff Blog

FBUSD Mission

FBUSD delivers exceptional, engaging, equitable,

and collaborative learning opportunities for all students.

FBUSD Vision Every student receives engaging and challenging learning experiences to reach their greatest potential and thrive in a diverse global society.

Thank you to Redwood, Dana Gray, and FBMS staff for hosting amazing back to school events. The District appreciates the hard work put into getting the school, classrooms, and presentations ready for these events.

News, Notes & Reminders...

• Fun From Around the District:
• Alt Ed's Big Picture Learning Program hosted an experiential learning day for students on Thursday. Part of this experience was the opportunity to care for miniature horses and a donkey that were brought to campus. Students were also able to drive a horse and cart around the baseball diamond. 
  
  
  
• If you have pictures or events you would like included in the blog, please send them to Joe jaldridge@fbusd.us. 
• The District has purchased shirts for each employee. The shirts will be available for pick up at the district office starting at 3:00 pm on August 31. Sizes are first come first served. Please complete the following form to give us an idea of sizes needed. 
• COVID-19 Updates:
• We have clarification on what vaccinated means. The definition for vaccinated employees is anyone who is two weeks past the second vaccine dose. (Boosters are no longer required per Mendocino County Public Health.)
• Testing is available at the District Office from 7:30-8:30 AM and 3:15-4:15 PM each day. At home test kits are available. If you need to test weekly, you may test at home. You will need to write the date and your name on the test and send a picture of the test to records@fbusd.us. 
• Unvaccinated employees will need to continue to test weekly as we start this school year.
• As of now, student athletes will not have to test to participate in sports. 
• We have updated the COVID Protocols for the year. The protocols can be accessed by clicking this link. 
• An employee training presentation should be viewed by each employee prior to the start of school. The presentation can be accessed by clicking this link.
• The COVID Safety Plan is available for review. This plan can be accessed by clicking this link. 
• HR Notes from Suzie
• DCEC Credits will be evaluated and applied to salary after submission deadlines. Any items submitted now will be analyzed on or after October 15. 
• FBDTA- ARTICLE XVIII: UNITS ACCEPTABLE FOR SALARY CREDIT: (DCEC)
• CSEA- ARTICLE XX - PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PROGRAM
• Any Column H submissions for next year should be kept by the employee to be submitted next year between July 1 and August 15.  
• Please keep HR updated on any changes to your address, phone number, email address, etc. 
• If you have a name change, documentation must be provided to HR before we can make the changes in our systems. 
• Nutrition Services Updates
• Please click on the links below for more information on the Harvest of the Month program.
•  2022-2023 Flyer
•  Chard Video
•  HOTM Folder
• If you will be eating breakfast or lunch from our cafeterias, please complete the Meal Charge Agreement. 
• The TRIO Talent Search Program through Cal Poly Humboldt is recruiting a mentor for students. More information can be found here. 
• 988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline has gone active nationwide. Anyone can call or text 988 to be connected with a mental health counselor trained to support crisis intervention for substance abuse, suicide, or other mental health needs. You can find out more about the Lifeline at this link. 
• FBUSD Vacancies:  All internal job postings can now be found on the FBUSD Employee Resource webpage.  Click here to check out this new resource.

• August 31- FBMS Picture Day
• September 1- Redwood Picture Day
• September 1- College and Career Day
• September 5- Labor Day Holiday (Schools Closed)
• September 8- ELAC/DELAC Meeting
• September 13-14- Hearing Screening for Students
• September 15- Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
• September 15- FBUSD Board Meeting

• Absence Request/Verification Form (Sub line 707-962-7368)
• AQI in Fort Bragg
• CDPH Guidance for K-12 Schools
• FBUSD Employee Handbook
• FBUSD Employee Payroll Portal
• FBUSD Salary Schedules
• MCOE Air Quality Guidelines for Schools
• QR code for a digital copy of your COVID-19 vaccine record
• Bilingual Family Liaison referral form
• Submit an IT ticket
• Submit a ticket with the maintenance department
• FBUSD Employee Resource webpage
• DCEC folder
• DCEC Book List