FBUSD Staff Blog 4.28.23

 

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...

• Spring has arrived in Fort Bragg! I am so happy we can get outside and enjoy nice weather again. I hope you all have a chance to get out this weekend and enjoy the beautiful place we live. 
• This week, we thanked our bus drivers on Tuesday and our Administrative Support staff on Wednesday. The district will have an all staff appreciation week May 15-May 19. The board and administration will honor all of you and all that you do for our students. 
• May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. For teacher resources, please click here. 
• Here is a fascinating article about art and the human brain. 
• We have added the Mendocino County Mental Health Crisis Hotline and the Warm Line information on the FBUSD website for our staff. It is in two places, one before you log into Employee Resources https://sites.google.com/fbusd.us/district/employee-resources?authuser=0 and on the actual "Employee Resources" page as well https://sites.google.com/fbusd.us/do-employee-resources to make it accessible to anyone who may be looking for it. Please share or utilize these resources as needed. 
• 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. 

HR Notes from Suzie

• Many credentialing programs are available in our area. A new one from United States University is available. Click here for more information. 

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

• 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

• A sheet to help you choose Ellevation Strategies for your English Learners:

  
  

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  Rewordify.com https://rewordify.com/ is powerful, free, online software that improves reading, learning, and teaching. This site can:

  • Intelligently simplify difficult English, for faster comprehension
  • Effectively teach words, for building a better vocabulary
  • Help teachers save time and produce engaging lessons
  • Help improve learning outcomes

• 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.

• May 4- Latino Coalition Party at JD Center
• May 4- College and Career Apparel Day
• May 5- Day of the Child Celebration at Dana Gray
• May 11- Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
• May 15-19- FBUSD Staff Appreciation Week
• May 17- FBHS Awards Night
• May 23- FBMS Open House
• May 23- FBHS Scholarship Night

• 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