Congratulations to the fall 2020 Supporting the Mission cohort! (Photo: Michael Greene, School-Based Technology Specialist, Irving MS)
Your FCPS Benefits in 2020
Please review the following information regarding your benefits:
Check your pay advice.
Benefit elections made during open enrollment are reflected in your January pay; please check to ensure your elections are correct. Many employees will see a difference in net pay as premiums have been updated for the 2020 plan year.
Deductibles and out-of-pocket limits are reset in January.
Deductibles, out-of-pocket limits, and annual maximums are based on the calendar year. These amounts have reset for the new year.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan members will see increased retirement contributions.
VRS Hybrid participants hired prior to August 2019 will see a 0.5 percent increase in their contributions to the VRS 457b plan. The automatic increase is mandated by VRS and occurs every three years (unless the employee opted out or is at the maximum contribution of 4 percent). Visit the Office of Benefit Services webpage.
IRS Form 1095 Coming Soon
Employees and retirees who were enrolled in FCPS health plan coverage (or who were eligible for coverage but did not enroll) will receive IRS Form 1095-C in early March. Much like Form W-2 and Form 1099, which include information about the income you received, Form 1095 provides information regarding your health insurance eligibility and enrollment.
While the information on this form may assist with preparing your tax return, the Internal Revenue Service has stated you will not need to submit these forms with your tax return. You should keep the forms for your records with your other important tax documents.
If you have questions regarding how these forms impact your tax return preparation, please check with your tax professional. For questions, please contact the Office of Benefit Services at 571-423-3200, Option 3.
We're loving this video of Timber Lane ES Teacher Rebecca Wilson greeting each of her fourth graders in a very unique way. Lisa O'Donovan, Timber Lane's assistant principal, tweeted that the personalized greetings are "a positive way to set the tone and begin each day." Someone commented, "Just one of many reasons I could never be a teacher. Who can remember all that??" Lisa replied, "She [Rebecca] can because she is AMAZING!!" See for yourself.
The portal to apply for reimbursement of fall 2019 courses will remain open through January 31. Interested contracted employees may apply for up to $700 in tuition reimbursement for one course that ended between September 1-December 31, 2019. To apply for tuition reimbursement, please use FCPS’ Tuition Reimbursement intranet page (VPN required if accessing remotely) for information and the link to the request portal. Tuition reimbursement is available on a first-come, first-served basis using the current priority list. Remember to have your tuition paid receipt and grade report handy to complete the request. Please email Tuitionbenefits@fcps.edu for more information.
Applications for the 2020-21 Accelerated Certification Cohort (ACC) will go live Tuesday, February 11. View the Google form. The ACC is a partnership with the University of Virginia that allows FCPS employees to obtain the Virginia PreK-12 license in Administration and Supervision in a one-year cohort setting. Visit the Accelerated Certification Cohort application site. Please contact Baek Chong with questions at bochong@fcps.edu or 571-423-1334.
#OurFCPS Faces: Sandy Vigen
Sandy Vigen started working for FCPS in 2006 as a part-time office assistant at Fox Mill ES. A few years later, she became the principal’s administrative assistant at Rachel Carson MS. Sandy joined the Office of School Support (OSS) in 2016 as an administrative assistant.
Sandy describes her role in OSS as “the sole support person for our department of almost 60 people, including two coordinators, educational specialists, data team, and research teachers.” Mark Greenfelder, executive director of the Office of School Support, is Sandy's supervisor. He says, “Sandy Vigen is the consummate professional and the anchor for the Office of School Support. Sandy is responsible for supporting over 60 staff members including the executive director and two coordinators. She does so with both grace and efficiency, and is largely responsible for the outstanding culture and climate within the Office of School Support. She is simply amazing!”
Sandy says the best thing about her job is the people she works with. She adds, “The staff in OSS is top notch! In fact, every office I’ve worked in in FCPS has had amazing people. I like to think that I help create a culture where our staff enjoys coming to work.”
Colleague Jen Wildasin says, “She is always so positive and goes above and beyond to support ALL of the people in my office. She checks in on all of us, sets up activities to boost morale, and always has words of encouragement."
In her free time, Sandy enjoys reading, walking, swimming, and hanging out with her family. She has been married for 25 years and has two "incredible kids." Even though they're grown, the family still enjoys vacationing together. Sandy is from Maine, which is also her family's favorite place to visit.
Sandy, thank you for creating and inspiring a kinder workplace!
FCPS Receives Workplace Health Achievement Recognition
FCPS received Bronze level recognition from the American Heart Association for its 2019 Workplace Health Achievement Index. This honor recognizes organizations for taking significant steps to build a culture of health for employees in the workplace.
Are you thinking about mentoring an FCPS student? January is National Mentoring Month, so it's a great time to start! It only takes 30 minutes per week, but the results will last a lifetime. Christian Erazo-Juarez, a safety and security assistant at Herndon MS, knows all about the impact that mentors can have on a child's life. The South Lakes HS graduate and former Marine is also a proud FCPS mentor. See Christian's story. Be a mentor!
Employees and friends of FCPS contributed more than $9,400 in cash and gift cards to help make the holidays brighter for our homeless students. Thank you so much for your generosity! Find additional ways to help homeless students.
Staff Staples
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