Staff Blog 9.15.23

  

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 have some amazing things happening in the district. Last night, we had 6 students from Alt Ed come to the board meeting to ask the Board to support a leadership opportunity for them (See pictures above). Our Varsity Volleyball team won against their section rivals at home on Thursday. Our students at the FBHS were having a good time being together today. See these videos for a smile. Our administrators took part in an equity training on Wednesday. (Opportunities for a Community of Practice (COP) for equity will be coming soon. If you have things you would like shared in the blog, please feel free to share them with me. 
• November 1 planning is underway. We are planning some great stuff for you. While it is a regular workday for certificated staff, we are also excited to be able to invite our classified staff to attend if they would like. We will have some sessions that we require certain grade level teachers to participate in this year. However, we will also have the opportunity to learn from each other. If you are interested in presenting, please complete this form. 
• 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.  
• Today starts Hispanic Heritage Month. Here is a list of great resources to use in your classrooms to celebrate our students, staff, and community who have this heritage as a part of their backgrounds. 

• 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

• Please complete your 23-24 Keenan requirements if you still need to. I have included Keenan's instructions below.

   

  Your username is always your first initial and last name, all lowercase. There are some exceptions.

  Go to:  https://fbusd-keenan.safeschools.com/login  

  Put in your username, 

  Log in, then click the "Log Me In" (blue bar)

  You will see all the mandatory training for your job class

  Read the disclaimer

  Accept 

  Start course

  Follow through to the end and follow prompts for the additional subjects until you reach the quiz.

  Take the quiz.

  Proceed to your next assignment.

  If you have questions, please contact me directly at sgibson@fbusd.us

   

  Employees are responsible for renewing and maintaining their CCTC credential or permit. Assistance is available by request.

   

  DCEC units are eligible for salary advancement ending 10-15-23. Any advancement will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Please see the FBUSD website, Employee Resource, for further information.

  https://sites.google.com/fbusd.us/do-employee-resources

   

  Official transcripts will be accepted in unopened envelopes or emailed directly to Suzie Gibson (certified HR) or Jessica Marion (Classified HR).

   

  Do you know someone who would like to become a substitute teacher? The basic skills test requirement is being waived for a limited time.  

   

  Passage of SB 1397 has temporarily waived the Basic Skills Requirement from January 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024. Basic skills proficiency will once again be required for the initial issuance of the Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit after July 1, 2024. As long as your permit remains active, this will apply. 

   

  It is easier to get a substitute permit. The Basic Skill Requirement still applies to credentialing permits. Contact me if you need information or application assistance.

EL Notes from Tina

• For High School teachers regarding Newcomers:

  
  

  https://www.edutopia.org/article/welcome-high-school-ell-students
  

  
  

  For all teachers: Colorin Colorado is a fabulous website that has resources for ALL things ELs.

  
  

  https://www.colorincolorado.org/teaching-ells/guide

  
  

• 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 21 Mendocino County Fair Begins
• October 4 National Walk, Bike to School Day
• October 5 College and Career Apparel Day
• October 7 9:00AM Board of Trustees – Special Meeting Workshop
• October 12-13 October Break
• October 19 6:00PM Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
• 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