10.17.2025 FBUSD Staff Blog
What is the RealAge Test?
The RealAge Test is a free, confidential, clinically validated assessment that helps individuals discover their “Real Age.” It covers nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, and medical conditions, providing powerful insights into overall well-being. Results are private, HIPAA-compliant, and more predictive of longevity than chronological age.
Why Participation Matters
Confidentiality: Individual results remain private and HIPAA compliant.
Community Insights: Only aggregate data is shared with BZP.
National Benchmarking: Helps us compare well-being data over time and across communities.
Worksite Benefits: RealAge results can guide your employee well-being strategy. You’ll see which health risks or well-being areas are most prevalent, then choose the most relevant Blue Zones Project best practices—or brainstorm your own initiatives—to address them.
Community Impact: Your participation will provide valuable insights into the overall well-being of our community. As we wrap up the final year of our Project, the results of this survey will help us measure the impact and effectiveness of our efforts. Thank you in advance for your support and contribution!
How to participate (once campaign is launched):
Enter access code: BZPMEC
Complete the test (open to all community members).
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Regulate to Educate - session with Mendocino SELPA
Communication through Improv with Ukiah Players Theater
Supporting Academics in the classroom with an Instructional Assistant from Anderson Valley Unified
Interacting with Students, making poor choices with Bilingual Liaison and former Campus Supervisor Jose Najera Martinez
MCOE Classified Conference
November 3, 2025
9am - 4pm
Location: TBD in the Ukiah Valley
FREE Registration Link: HERE
November 3rd
FBUSD Professional Learning Day
- Teachers, Administrators, Counselors, Other Certificated Staff Members
- Full day of learning on the following topics:
- Restorative Practices, presented by IIRP Experts
- Math Skills By Grade-Span, presented by Tim Gill
- English Learner Support, presented by Randee Koller, MCOE Educational Services Specialist
- Breakfast, Lunch, and beverages will be provided throughout the day
- Location: Fort Bragg Middle School
- Door Prizes and Goodies!
- Classified Staff are Invited to Attend - Timesheets will be available at check-in
- Classified Staff are encouraged to attend - NOT REQUIRED
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to protect data and accounts
will be active as of October 23, 2025.
Who will this change impact?
MFA will be required for all FBUSD staff members and anyone who has permission to post messages or access personal data beyond their own children and logs in with a password.
What to Expect:
- Once enabled, MFA will be required for all staff members and anyone in your organization who has permission to post or access personal data beyond their own children and logs in with a password.
- When these users log in with a password, they will be required to enter a verification code sent to the email address or phone number they used for login.
- If you sign in with SSO, including Sign in with Google or Sign in with Microsoft, you will not be prompted to complete MFA.
Here is what it will look like:
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https://fbusd-keenan.
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.
Article XVII 18.5 (Certificated Employee)
The petitioner shall submit the DCEC form to the Human Resources Department by October 15th. The DCEC committee will meet annually between October 16th and October 26th to review applications. The committee will accept or decline each application. The DCEC Chair will notify the Human Resources Department of the committee's decisions before October 31st. The Human Resources Department will notify the petitioner (s) of the committee's decision within five (5) days of receipt. If advancement on the Salary Schedule is approved, the unit members shall receive retroactive payment at the new rate, and the new rate shall begin with the December paycheck for that year. Note: See article 16.1.1 regarding maintaining placement on Column H of the salary schedule."
Article XX Professional Growth Program 20.5 (Classified Employee)
Classified Employees may earn units towards the Educational Advancement Stipends through DCEC opportunities. Units may be earned for work completed outside of the employee’s contract day and/or outside of the employee’s annual contract time. DCEC must be approved by the employee’s supervisor prior to completion of the work. Twelve (12) hours of coursework are equivalent to one (1) unit of DCEC. Eligible DCEC hours may include online webinars pertaining to the employee’s current position, online coursework, or other professional development approved by the employee’s supervisor. Classified employees may request DCEC in lieu of payment if district-sponsored training is provided outside of the employee’s contract time.
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Teaching Credential Changes/Updates: Please let the HR department know if you have any credentialing changes. The Commission on Teaching Credentialing does not have an automatic notification system; your pay and permanency status could be affected.
Legal Name Changes: Please notify the District Office of any official name changes.
Our Title IX Coordinator is Joseph Aldridge. The FBUSD website has all the information and forms. Website link https://www.fbusd.us/
30-day Substitute Permit: Receiving a 30-day Substitute Permit is easier than ever! 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).
New Certificated Employees: please make sure I know of all prior school district employment for sick leave transfers and experience verification. This does affect your salary placement. Please check your sick leave and credits post BA for accuracy.
Contracts are issued before the first service duty day. Please ensure all listed information is correct. Your signature and contract return are required.
Your Employee Portal is a great way to keep your contact information current and check your leave balances, W2 withholdings, and other important employee details. It is on the FBUSD website under "Employee Resources" at https://sites.google.com/fbusd.us/do-employee-resources.
- Go to https://www.fbusd.us/
- Click Employee Resources
- Click Employee Portal
- Click Create New User (You must be logged into your FBUSD email account.)
- 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 and view recent pay stubs, reimbursements, W-2s, benefits info, leave balances, etc.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the HR Department:
(707) 961-3502 (Certificated) or (707) 961-3503 (Classified)
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- October 18th (Saturday) - FBHS Homecoming Dance! 💃
- October 22nd 5:30 PM - FBUSD Safety Committee Meeting (FBHS Room 306)
- October 24th 6:00 PM - FBMS Dance
- Deferred Net Pay Authorization Form (12 Paychecks)
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.
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their greatest potential and thrive in a diverse global society.
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