8.29.2025 FBUSD Staff Blog

FBMS Students at the Teams Rally

FBHS Students at the Club Fair

The Paul Bunyan Days Tradition Continues

Labor Day Weekend, August 30 to September 1, 2025

2025 Schedule for Labor Day Weekend

As we get comfortable in the new school year, consider (re)connecting with some new(ish) resources. 

• Check out a Podcast from this list from the University of San Diego. 
• Check out some video based resources from Ted Ed. 
• Focus inward with emotional wellness resources. 
• Connect with resources to support the art of teaching at Edutopia. 

We have had some changes in the district office. Please see below for more information.

• Payroll- Michelle Gordon
• Classified HR- Jessica Marion
• CBO- Arlissa Tupper
• Fiscal Analyst- Nirvana Carillo

I hope you all have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend! 

-Joe

The Keenan website is available now. All of the training for the school year has been added to your account. The login information is below. 

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

Login: Your first initial and last name

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

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

Take the quiz and pass with a minimum score. 

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Emergency Information

2025-26

** Annual Updated **

Please take a moment to complete the Emergency and Personal Information Release 2025-26.

This important emergency information is kept confidential and will only ​be used in an emergency.

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Welcome back to a new school year!
We’re excited to have everyone back and hope your first days have been going smoothly.
Below is some important information regarding payroll:

Stipends

Many staff members receive stipends as part of their compensation.
Please note that stipends begin with the September paycheck.

Benefits Deductions

You may also notice a difference in your net pay compared to last year.
This is due in part to an increase in medical benefit premiums, which took effect with the start of the new plan year. These updated deductions are now reflected in your paycheck.

Review Your Pay Stub

Please log in to the Employee Portal on the FBUSD website and review your pay and deductions history for comparison. This may help answer your questions and address many of the common concerns and emails we receive at the beginning of the year.

Go to https://sites.google.com/fbusd.us/do-employee-resources#h.ofnphrw84ruo

If you have reviewed your employee information and still have questions,
please contact Michelle Gordon in the Payroll Department
by emailing mgordon@fbusd.us or calling 707-961-3500.

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Webinars are the third Thursday of each month from 3:30 - 4:15 PM

• Sept. 18 - Getting Started
• Oct. 16 - Civics Education
• Nov. 20 - Is it Legit?
• Feb. 19, 2026 - AI Awareness and the Research Process 
• March 18 - Algorithms, Building Search Habits
• April 16 - Making Sense of Data

Register

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Join MendoParks and State Parks for this year’s California Coastal Cleanup Day!

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Help protect and enhance California’s coast and ocean for present and future generations by joining this year’s Coastal Clean Up Day. Bring yourself and your friends (along with a bucket)!

This year, California Coastal Cleanup Day will become the world's largest scavenger hunt. Special "trash" items will be hidden at cleanup sites all across the state. If you find one of them, you can redeem it for valuable prizes! 

2025 Mendocino Coast Cleanup Locations: 

Big River Beach, Caspar Beach,  Glass Beach, Hare Creek, Moat Creek, Navarro Beach, Pudding Creek Beach, Seaside Beach, Ten Mile Beach, Ward Avenue,

Van Damme, Virgin Creek Beach

REGISTER HERE

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FBUSD Nutrition Services

Did you know FBUSD STAFF can order

BREAKFAST & LUNCH?

Adult meal pricing:
Breakfast - $5.00
Lunch - $7.00
Chef Salads - $8.00

Contact Nutrition Services Director Pilar Gray

(707) 961.3521 • pgray@fbusd.us for information on ordering

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• September 1st - NO SCHOOL Labor Day Holiday! 
• September 3rd 4:30 PM - Special Board Meeting (FBHS Room 306)
• September 4th 5:00 PM - Redwood Elementary Back to School Night
• September 5th 8:45 AM - Dana Gray Elementary Coffee with the Principal ☕
• September 5th 8:45 AM - Redwood Elementary Pastries with the Principal 🍩
• September 8th 3:30 PM - New Teacher Support Meeting
• September 8th 5:30 PM - FBHS Parent Night

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• American Fidelity Log-in

• Deferred Net Pay Authorization Form (12 Paychecks)

• Direct Deposit Authorization

• Employee Accident/Injury Report Form

• Employee Workers' Compensation Claim

• Employee Handbook 

• Employee Payroll Portal

• Employee Resources webpage

• IT Help Ticket

• DCEC Handbook

• DCEC Book List 

• Salary Schedules 

• Supplemental Timesheet 

• Volunteer Driver Clearance Forms 

      

https://988lifeline.org/get-help/Get Help

Using the 988 Lifeline is free.

All conversations are confidential when you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline.

The 988 Lifeline provides you with judgment-free care.

Talking with someone can help save your life.

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.