FBUSD Staff Blog 3.31.23

 

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.

News, Notes & Reminders...

• We are still in need of summer school teachers for grades 2-3 and Middle School. If you are interested, please complete the application . 
• FBUSD needs people passionate about wellness to serve on our Health Advisory Committee. Please click here for more information. 
• MCOE is offering a course on Mindfulness Foundations and a TK-12 Science Educator Retreat. Click the links above for more information. 
• Noyo High School Students played against other Big Picture Learning sites at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. After their games, they were able to see a Sacramento Kings game. 
  
  
  
• Our Kudos Afterschool Program is partnering with the Noyo Center for Marine Science for the Explore the Coast program.
  
  
  
• Please feel free to share any activities or pictures that you would like to include in the Blog. 
• An online store has been setup to order FBUSD clothing. The store can be found here. If you order, the item will be shipped directly to you. 
• COVID Testing is available at the District Office from 7:30-8:30 AM and 3:15-4:15 PM each day. 

HR Notes from Suzie

• The District Office has a lost and found. If you have been missing something, give us a call or stop by.

• As per Irma Medina, who handles Payroll & Benefits, payday for contracted employees will be 3-24-23.

• Please stop by the DO if you would like to sign up for a direct payroll deposit. 

• If you have a name change, documentation must be provided to HR before we can make the changes in our systems. 

• The Escape Employee Resource portal has many options for updates to your employee information www.fbusd.us. You should have access to your ESCAPE information. Examples of information: Leave balances, Federal & State withholding, recent paychecks, W2 information, view or update employee information, employment assignments, education information, etc. 

• Certificated employees, please notify HR if your credential changes. Changes could affect payroll. The Commission on Teacher Credentialing system does not have auto-notification.

• How to clear your credential from Samantha Travis at MCOE.

• EL Notes from Tina

• Cesar Chavez Day is March 31st. Here is a link to Larry Ferlazzo's long list of resources:
  https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/03/03/the-best-sites-for-learning-about-cesar-chavez/
  For those of you supporting Newcomers, here is a link to the CDE Newcomers Toolkit:
  https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oela/newcomers-toolkit/ncomertoolkit.pdf

• 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 resource.
• FBUSD Rental List can be found here.

• April 5- Mock Interviews at Noyo
• April 6- College and Career Apparel Day
• April 7- Spring Carnival at FBHS 
• April 10-14 Spring Break

• 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