Staff members attended a University of Texas at San Antonio Job Fair to find talented teachers to join FCPS. (Photo: Shirley Shannon, Assistant Principal, Stratford Landing ES)
The Fairfax County School Board adopted the FY 2021 (2020-21 school year) Advertised Budget of $3.2 billion–which focuses on employee compensation–at its business meeting on February 6. The FY 2021 Advertised Budget represents an increase of $172.2 million, or 5.8 percent, over the FY 2020 Approved Budget. Read the news release.
The Fairfax County School Board voted to approve FCPS' FY 2021-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at its business meeting on February 6. The FY 2021-25 CIP addresses uneven growth throughout the division because of changes in population, new development, and net migration. It continues to include potential capacity and capital solutions to schools which are currently, or projected to be, over capacity. Read the news release.
FCPS' annual retirement ceremony, We Honor You–Celebrating Your Service to FCPS, will be held April 29, at 6 p.m., at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. The evening will begin with an hors d’oeuvre reception, followed by a recognition ceremony with Superintendent Brabrand, the Leadership Team, and the School Board.
If you're planning to retire, please submit your Notification of Resignation-Retirement form (HR-2) as soon as possible. In early March, invitations to the retirement ceremony will be sent to staff who retired after the April 2019 ceremony and those planning to retire prior to December 31. For more information, visit the Retirement Ceremony webpage or email WeHonorYou@fcps.edu.
We hear that Franklin Holland, a special education teacher at West Potomac HS, delivered an amazing portrayal of Frederick Douglass during a Black History Month presentation at the school. View more photos, courtesy of West Potomac HS.
Instructional coaches are teacher leaders who have evidence of student achievement in the classroom. They have expert content knowledge and pedagogy in the core content areas, and have experience working with diverse groups of students, including English language learners and students with disabilities. Instructional coaches also partner with teachers to close achievement gaps by improving teaching and learning, and provide job-embedded professional learning and coaching in the content areas. View instructional coach qualifications and/or apply. Learn more about instructional coaching. Please contact Michelle Lis with questions at mllis@fcps.edu.
Explore the FCPS Educational Leadership Cohort with UVA
The 2020-22 FCPS Educational Leadership cohort program will be sponsored by the University of Virginia (UVA). Ranked #1 in the state and #8 in the nation, UVA's educational leadership program is a blended online program, featuring 11 interactive courses. Selected face-to-face sessions are part of the courses in improvement science and the summer residency sessions. The program leads to an endorsement in Administration and Supervision and emphasizes four themes: systemic equity, adult development, continuous improvement, and impactful leadership. Learn more about this innovative program on February 13, from 5-6 p.m., at Willow Oaks Administrative Center, Room 1000A. Please contact Baek Chong with questions at bochong@fcps.edu or 571-423-1334.
 |
Meet Dan Reinish! Dan teaches English 10 Honors, IB (International Baccalaureate) Theory of Knowledge, and Photojournalism at Marshall HS. Dan is also the yearbook adviser. In that role, he "provides students with the skills, tools, and guidance necessary to produce responsible, high-quality journalism that tells the story of [Marshall's] school community." Dan adds, "I support my students by managing our student portrait days, coordinating with our yearbook publisher, and handling some of the publication’s budgeting and finances. I also currently serve as a co-sponsor of Marshall’s chapter of the National Honor Society.”
When asked what he likes most about his job, Dan says it's "getting to help my students create something that, for decades to come, will matter to them, to their friends, and to classmates they may never have met. There are tears some years on delivery day when we cut open the box for the first time because the students realize this, too. Though they had some help from me along the way, these students, for the most part, with all their typical teenage challenges in terms of timeliness, work ethic, relationships, and so on, did this unbelievable job themselves. They accomplished it. And seeing them realize that is incredibly rewarding.”
Dan was recently named a Special Recognition Adviser by the Journalism Education Association. He is one of only eight advisers selected nationally for this distinguished honor. “The yearbooks Dan has advised and the relationships he has with the students who make these books are a testament to his talent as an adviser,” said Meghan Percival, journalism adviser at McLean HS. “Under Dan’s guidance, the yearbook staff at Marshall have created publications that are not only beautifully designed and feature stunning photography, but they are also journalistic. Dan teaches his students the skills they need and then fosters an environment where the student leaders are empowered to make decisions.”
In his free time, Dan does “a lot of “techie stuff” like tinkering with computers, building websites, and coding. He also enjoys writing, photography, and taking care of the miniature poodle he and his fiancée adopted.” Read more about Dan.
Employees participating in an FCPS health plan as the primary cardholder may earn a $100 wellness incentive when they complete their online health assessment (HA) in 2020. The HA is an online questionnaire related to your general health and well-being. It's easy to complete, takes about 15-20 minutes, and is confidential. Only you and your health plan will receive the individual information. It is never shared with FCPS, in compliance with state and federal privacy laws. Click on your health plan to get started:
Visit the Employee Wellness webpage. Please email questions to HRWellness@fcps.edu.
FCPS Employee Wellness, in conjunction with Inova Well, is offering a convenient opportunity for employees to know their numbers. Staff members will be able to receive a free health screening, complete their online health assessment to earn a $100 credit, and participate in fun wellness activities. Health screenings include a finger prick, glucose and cholesterol reading, blood pressure, and body mass index. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Marshall HS. Visit the Employee Wellness webpage on the intranet to sign up for an appointment.
Current teachers, librarians, school counselors, and classroom instructional support staff (instructional assistants, public health training assistants, and public health attendants) interested in transferring to another school or work location for the 2020-21 school year may do so during the FCPS Voluntary Transfer Window, which is open through June 26. Interested instructional staff should apply to the FCPS Instructional Candidate Transfer Gateway. In addition, current teachers, librarians, and school counselors may register to attend FCPS’ Instructional Job Fair on April 25. Attendance is not mandatory, but it will provide an opportunity for school administrators and program managers to discuss their instructional vacancies with candidates. Please stay tuned for more information about the job fair.
Employees who intend to request or extend a Leave of Absence (LOA) for the 2020-21 school year must indicate their intentions by March 1. An LOA is an approved, unpaid, extended absence from work which exceeds 30 calendar days. Visit FCPS' Leaves of Absence webpage for details. If you have any questions, please email the Disability and Leaves Unit at HRConnection@fcps.edu or call 571-423-3200, Option #1.
Note: If you are expecting a baby or planning to adopt a child, the March 1 due date does not apply to you. If you are currently on an LOA for child care, the March 1 date does apply.
Attention: Full-Time, Monthly-Paid Instructional, Administrative, and Educational Support Employees
The Educational Employees’ Supplementary Retirement System of Fairfax County (ERFC) Board is the governing body of ERFC and supports ERFC’s mission to enhance the financial security of members through prudent financial stewardship. An electronic election to fill one trustee position on the Board of Trustees will be held March 31-April 27. Review the election process in Notice 4771. The notice also includes a petition, candidate statement form, and details on other requirements candidates must meet.
Petitions and candidate statement forms must be returned to the Office of Equity and Employee Relations (EER), Suite 2517, Gatehouse Administration Center, 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042, by March 6. If you have questions, please call EER at 571-423-3252.
Staff Staples
Note: Intranet access is required to open some of the links in this email. If you're using a mobile device or working remotely, you can connect to the intranet via the Pulse Secure VPN (Virtual Private Network). Email RequestIT@fcps.edu with questions.
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!
|
