Thoreau MS staff wore red to support the American Heart Association’s 15th
Annual National Wear Red Day. (Photo: Tresa Krukowski, Thoreau MS)
The Fairfax County School Board has adopted the FY 2019 Advertised Budget of $2.9 billion, an increase of 4.9 percent, or $118.9 million, over the FY 2018 Approved Budget. The FY 2019 budget includes an additional $53.1 million as part of a multi-year plan to enhance teacher salaries and make them more competitive, and $43.9 million for a step increase for all eligible employees. Read the news release.
Check out the 2018-19 Employee Calendar on the public website. The calendar is aligned with the 2018-19 Standard School Year Calendar. If you have any questions concerning the
employee calendar, please contact HR Connection or call 571-423-3000.
Our Employee Engagement Survey closes this Monday, February 19, at 11:59 p.m. So far, 64% of employees have taken the survey. But remember, Dr. Brabrand is looking for 100% participation! If you haven't taken the survey yet, please check your FCPS email account for an invitation from K12 Insight, the survey administrator. All
responses are strictly confidential! Visit the
Employee Engagement Survey page for more information.
Photo of the Week
Who's got game? Stuart HS teacher Lexie Katz! She went all out (or all up) on defense against Harlem Wizard's player Swoop, who's 6'7". The Wizards played Stuart's Raider Ballers team as part of a school fundraiser. The Ballers may have lost the game, but they're still tops to us. (Photo: Jeff Jones, Justice Wolf Pack/@JusticeWolves_ on Twitter)
Most
instructional and school-based staff hired after January 1, 2014, are members
of the VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan. If you’re a hybrid member, it’s time to enroll or make
changes to voluntary contributions.
#OurFCPS Faces: Kate Salerno
We’re
thrilled to introduce you to the great, Kate Salerno. Kate joined FCPS in August 2001 as a teacher and program coordinator at Oakton HS. She has also worked as an assessment coach at Falls Church HS, a lead teacher for the Achievement, Integrity, and Maturity (AIM) Program, and an administrator at Montrose/Cameron Alternative Learning Centers.
In 2012, Kate became coordinator
for Nontraditional
School Programs. These programs support students (kindergarten-adult) “for whom a nontraditional setting may be more conducive.” This includes alternative schools and learning centers, homebound or home-based instruction, state
operated programs, and the AIM program. When talking with Kate, it's easy to see how committed she is to supporting students and doing everything within her power to help them thrive. What does Kate like most about her job? "I enjoy the ability to collaborate with
colleagues to develop an individual learning path for students. I enjoy the
sincere appreciation I receive from my supervisor, department, and from the
people I work with, as well as students and parents.” She adds that, "If
you enjoy challenges, this is the best place to work."
In
her free time, Kate likes watching football and other sports, landscaping and
gardening, refinishing antique furniture, traveling, and outdoor activities such as biking, walking, and hiking. Oh, and she occasionally does some farm work, too.
FCPS is lucky to have you, Kate!
Leigh Burden, currently the assistant superintendent of business and finance with Loudoun County Public Schools, has been named assistant superintendent for FCPS' Department of Financial Services, effective March 8. Read the news release.
#OurFCPS: Together It's Possible
Whitman MS staff show they're all in for #OurFCPS! (Photo: Whitman MS)
Website to Apply for
Summer Curriculum Development Available on March 6
The website listing summer curriculum development projects from
Instructional Services and Special Services will be available March
6. Interested teachers are
encouraged to apply online. Projects begin as
early as the latter part of June 2018 and vary in length. The deadline to
apply is March 20. For
additional information, please email SCD2018@fcps.edu. Or, contact Kristin Koelsch (elementary) at 571-423-4636 or LouEllen
Brademan (secondary) at 571-423-4853. Summer curriculum development projects
are contingent upon approval of the 2018-19 budget.
Flint Hill School, circa 1875, courtesy of the Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library
Did you know that Fairfax County Public Schools is one of the oldest school systems in the United States? Discover how FCPS came to be in this interesting look at our history. Learn more.
The
2018 Pathways to Leadership Conference will take place on Thursday, March 1, at
Willow Oaks in Rooms 1000A/B from 4-7 p.m. This year’s conference will
highlight leadership opportunities for both instructional and support
employees. From university cohort information to improving your interviewing
skills, there will be something for everyone. Additional details are
available on the Leadership
Development intranet page under "Other
Opportunities." To register for the conference, please go to myPLT and
search "Pathways to Leadership" or LD-P2L-2018.
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Valentine's Day Is Wednesday...Tomorrow!
Hope you have a sweet day!
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Employee News is sent to all FCPS employees every Tuesday. Please email EmployeeNews@fcps.edu with potential submissions or questions. Submissions are due by 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Thank you!
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