FBUSD Staff Blog 9.1.23

 

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...

• I hope you all have a pleasant long weekend. Please be sure to check out some of the events in town this weekend as we celebrate Paul Bunyan Days. 
• Our Bilingual Family Liaisons have created a presentation that outlines how they support our students and families. Please feel free to reach out to them if you are in need of support. 
• If you haven't picked up your FBUSD T-Shirt, we have them in the district office. 
• The updated Employee Handbook can be found here. 
• The updated Emergency Contact Form can be found here. 
• Athletic Schedules for our student athletes are available on the FBMS and FBHS websites. 
• Please complete your Keenan Training before September 5. 
• Did you know we have a telehealth benefit as a part of our insurance plan? This is particularly helpful if you need to see a specialist or have dependents attending college out of the area. Click the image for the subscriber (employee) or dependent below for more information. 

• Our partners at Blue Zones have provided access to the Real Age Test for our employees and families. This test provides an age that correlates to healthy lifestyle choices. After taking the test, you will have access to resources to continue making healthy lifestyle choices. Please click here for a folder of resources regarding this opportunity. 

• CDE Has created some posters to support Mental Health. Please see the links below.

• Bad Days and Good Days Poster

• Friendships & Mental Health Poster

• Your Mental Health is as Important as your Physical Health Poster

HR Notes from Suzie

• Official transcripts in unopened envelopes or emailed directly to Suzie Gibson (Certificated HR) or Jessica Marion (Classified HR) will be accepted until October 15, 2023.

   

  FBUSD job descriptions can be found on the District website. https://www.fbusd.us/

   

  Please let the HR department know if you have any credentialing changes. The Commission on Teaching Credentialing does not have an automatic notification system. It could affect your pay range.

   

  Your employee portal is a great way to keep your contact information current. It is on the FBUSD website, employee resources, and then Employee portal.

  How to register:

  Go to fbusd.us 

  Click Employee Resources

  Click Employee Portal

  Click Create New User (You must be logged into your FBUSD email account first)

  Fill in the boxes and hit submit. 

  Check your email for a verification code, and enter it in the portal.

   

   Once registered, please check the information entered on the My Information tab. 

  The portal lets you update your employee information, view recent pay stubs, reimbursements, W-2s, benefits info, leave balances, etc. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the District Office staff. 

   

  Please check out our shared employee rental listings. If you happen to have a rental, please feel free to post. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wPuGya6v8HBzle29MzfaXWx0Q-ispUPUv8pjyA2vL9c/edit

EL Notes from Tina

• Tips for how to welcome Newcomers in your classroom, plus other resources:

  
  

  https://www.englishlearnerportal.com/blog-welcoming-newcomers
  

  
  

  Colorin Colorado has a fantastic collection of tips and resources for teaching English Learners, by grade level:

  
  

  https://www.colorincolorado.org/ell-basics/ell-resources-grade
  

  
  

• 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.

• September 4 NO SCHOOL – Labor Day Holiday
• September 7 College and Career Apparel Day
• September 13 Early Release Days Begin
• September 14 9:00AM FBMS - ELAC Meeting
• September 14 6:00 PM Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
• September 21 Mendocino County Fair Begins
• October 4 National Walk, Bike to School Day
• October 7 9:00AM Board of Trustees – Special Meeting Workshop
• October 21 9:00AM Board of Trustees – Equity Workshop

• 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
• 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