FBUSD Staff Blog 10.13.2023

 

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...

A SHOUT OUT to our Special Education Team. They were the subject of a review from CDE. There were no corrections needed! Thank you for your diligence in both completing the paperwork and (more importantly) serving our students!!!

The District is sponsoring a vaccine clinic to cover both the flu and/or new COVID vaccines. (Click here for the flier) You may sign up for both of them at the same time. It will be held October 17, 2023 at Room 306 at the High School. 

Please read everything carefully.

Staywell members:

     For this clinic, Staywell will cover the cost of the following for you and your covered dependents:

          The regular flu vaccine

          The high-dose flu vaccine for people over 65

          The most recently approved COVID vaccine

Non-Staywell members:

      The District will only cover the cost of the basic flu vaccine, for employees only

      If you have other insurance, you may sign up for other vaccines

In order to participate, you must sign up for an appointment using either this link  OR this QR code.  

The sign-up link and confirmation show the location as 312 S Lincoln (the D.O.).  It will actually be in Rm 306 at the High School.

In addition, you must bring the following with you:

     1) Signed Informed Consent form (English/Spanish)

     2) Your insurance card (Staywell, or other if you are not a Staywell member and would like something other than/in addition to the standard flu vaccine)

     3) For the COVID vaccine - your CDC Vaccination card OR your digital COVID vaccine record. Follow this link if you would like to access your digital vaccine record

     4) You should, if possible, wear short sleeves.

The clinic will be happening from 10am to noon and from 1pm to 4pm.  If needed, please work with your supervisor or site administrator for relief to schedule your vaccine time.

FBUSD Bilingual Proficiency Assessment

NOTICE FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES:

Bilingual Proficiency Assessment is now available to current employees of FBUSD. An employee must pass the Bilingual Proficiency Assessment with eighty (80) percent or better to be considered "proficient." An employee may take the bilingual proficiency test one (1) time per year. Once an employee has passed the test they will not need to retest.

Classified employees who have passed the Bilingual Proficiency Assessment shall receive an annual stipend of $1,000.00 to be paid in equal installments with regular monthly payroll. Newly hired employees have four (4) weeks from the hire date to complete the Bilingual Proficiency Assessment.

To sign up for the Bilingual Proficiency Assessment, go to the link and complete the Request Form.

Bilingual Proficiency Assessment

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MCOE is offering a series of Math professional learning sessions in Willits, Fort Bragg, and Ukiah this year. Below are the dates. The sessions with Sarah Kingston and Barb Blanke will explore fluency progressions, models, and strategies needed to build confident and efficient mathematicians at all levels.

Ukiah - MCOE River Room

Friday ~ Oct. 20, 2023

Saturday ~ Oct. 21, 2023

Willits - Willits Center for the Arts

Friday ~ Jan. 19, 2024

Saturday ~ Jan. 20, 2024

Fort Bragg ~ FBHS Room 306

Friday ~ March 8, 2024

Saturday ~ March 9, 2024

• 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.  
• It is 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. 

• 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

October’s 

Harvest of the Month 

is PEPPERS!

Take your students on a virtual field trip to 

Boonville Barn Collective

to learn about peppers!

Here is a link to a short video you can show your students:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15caeqaaRCDSAh8DDPKvJ8XIOKpjjFryc/view?usp=drive_link

(I find it works best if you download the video ahead of time)

Here is the link to the Berries Educators' Newsletter & Curriculum: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aqW7z322z83v1Xc6efiu6Ome1GQ4dzzk/view?usp=drive_link

Thank you for supporting 

Nutrition Education and Local Agriculture!

If there is anything I can do to help you please let me know!

Pilar

HR Notes from Suzie

DCEC units and original college transcript credits (submitted electronically or in unopened envelopes) are eligible for salary advancement until October 15, 2023. Transcripts can be emailed directly to Jessica Marion at jmarion@fbusd.us or Suzie Gibson at sgibson@fbusd.us. 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

 

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.

 

Do you know someone who would like to become a substitute teacher? Commission on Teacher Credentialing Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit information can be found here. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/30-Day-Substitute-Teaching-Permit-(CL-505p) 

 

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. 

 

The Basic Skill Requirement still applies to credentialing permits. Contact me if you need information or application assistance.

EL Notes from Tina

Colorin Colorado has a wealth of resources for those of us who teach English Learners--which we all do!

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

Sesame Street!!! Sesame Workshop has fantastic resources for teaching children about everything from 'Language in Everyday Moments' to "Talking about Tough Topics'. Most videos are available in English and Spanish, and there is also a section just for Spanish speakers! So great!

https://sesameworkshop.org/topics/language-literacy/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRM6g5oaHoE&t=2s

• 988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline 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.

• October 19 Mendo College Coast Center College and Career Day 
• October 19 6:00PM Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
• October 21 9:00AM Board of Trustees – Equity Workshop
• October 23-27 Homecoming Week at FBHS
• November 1 Professional Development

• 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