First Grade Teacher Laura Klak helps a student work on a laptop.
💲 Your Voice Matters! Pay Survey Updates
As part of the MyPath project discovery phase, the Offices of Payroll Management and Employee Services and Operations distributed two surveys regarding future pay options.
One survey was sent to all monthly paid employees and another to all biweekly hourly contracted transportation employees, food service workers, and family liaisons.
Survey results show that:
- Teachers overwhelmingly opted for year-round pay, with 76% of them selecting that option in the poll. As a result, all current monthly-paid employees will be paid monthly over 12 months regardless of contract length. As a part of this change, their hourly rate will be the same regardless of the number of contracted days in a given month. For example, if an employee takes leave without pay in December or June, the hourly rate will be the same as in other months.
- Biweekly hourly contracted transportation employees, food service workers, and family liaisons expressed a preference for leveled paychecks spread across 22 pay periods, with 94% of them selecting this option. This means all regular wages will be the same amount, regardless of how many contracted work days are in a particular biweekly period.
These changes will be implemented in July 2026.
Thank you to all who participated in these surveys. It is important that the new MyPath system provides the best possible experience for our employees.
December Paycheck Survey Results
December paychecks for monthly-paid staff have traditionally been issued earlier than other months, typically on the last school day before winter break (e.g., December 15 in 2023). After distributing a survey to monthly-paid employees, the Office of Payroll Management plans to shift to a later pay date, aligning with most staff preferences and the practice of paying on the last business day for other months.
This change will be implemented with the new human capital management (HCM) solution. There will be no change for the 2024-25 school year, with the pay date remaining December 20.
🎓 Grads Come Back to FCPS
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Crystal Cunje and Meagan Morrison-Grabill, FCPS elementary school teachers, share in the Employee Blog what it’s like to teach at a school they attended and what they remember most from their high school graduation.
Read the latest Employee Blog.
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Shady Grove Fertility Remains In-Network with Cigna
Cigna and Shady Grove have reached an agreement to continue their contract. Shady Grove will remain in-network, and patient care should not be interrupted.
For questions about your Cigna benefits, one-on-one virtual appointments are available noon-4 p.m. on most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays through September. Please use the Cigna Pick-A-Time Online Scheduler. You can schedule 30-minute appointments as little as one day in advance.
If you need immediate help, please call Cigna’s FCPS-dedicated Service Team at 877-501-7992, 24/7.
🌹 ‘Mr. Rose Hill’ Has Been Helping Students Bloom for Decades
Danny Adams was in Mrs. Walter’s sixth grade class at Cameron Elementary School when he first considered becoming a teacher. Danny accomplished his goal in 1987 when he started teaching at Rose Hill Elementary School, the school where he continues to teach to this day! Read about what has inspired Danny to remain dedicated to his school and profession in the Employee Blog.
Survey for Instructional Staff who Use Performance Matters
The Instructional Services Department is conducting a voluntary, anonymous survey on Performance Matters for all school-based professionals and leadership. The survey was delivered via email at the beginning of the month and will close Friday, June 14.
🏃 FCPS CARES: PE Teacher Really Goes the Extra Mile
FCPS CARES is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. Joshua Antoncic, PE teacher at Virginia Run Elementary School (in white shirt above), is one of the April CARES of the Month recipients.
In addition to teaching PE classes, Joshua hosts an annual basketball challenge between 5th and 6th graders and an annual volleyball game against Cub Run Elementary School for students and staff. He has hosted sports camps and supported the Viking Dash school fundraiser.
“Additionally, he rewards students with a pizza party for their successes throughout the year in physical education,” the parent who nominated him said. “My kids are always trying to meet whatever goal he has set, so they can get an invite to that party.”
Congratulations to Joshua and other April FCPS CARES of the Month recipients:
- Daniel Gray, Forte Center
- Christina Hunel, Great Falls Elementary School
- Joel Harrop, Falls Church High School
- Christopher Roeseler, Robert Tucker, and Juliana Abouraad; Bucknell Elementary School
- Laura Monahan, Terra Centre Elementary School
- Kyoko Vaughan, Hayfield Secondary School
Read about all the recipients.
Pride Month
In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we reaffirm and uphold the dignity of every member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Visit our LGBTQIA+ Student Resources and Supports webpage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
📅 Looking Ahead: Last Day of School June 12
Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 12, is the last day of the school year. Students will be dismissed early. Thursday, June 13, is a school planning day. Friday, June 14, and Tuesday, June 18, are teacher workdays.
📰 Last Issue of Employee News for the 2023-24 School Year
The last scheduled weekly issue of Employee News will be Tuesday, June 18.
Eid-al-Adha
Monday, June 17, is a holiday and all schools and offices will be closed.
Juneteenth
Wednesday, June 19, is a holiday and all schools and offices will be closed.
See the 2023-24 employee calendar and school year calendar. The 2024-25 employee calendar and school year calendar are also available.
School Board Meeting Scheduled for June 13 at 7 p.m.
The School Board will hold its next regular business meeting on Thursday, June 13, at 7 p.m.
Topics on the agenda include:
- VHSL Recognitions
- FY 2025 Risk Assessment and Audit Plan Presentation
- Awarding of Contracts
View the complete agenda. Find out how to watch and participate in School Board meetings.
Staff Staples
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Submit an Employee News request. Submissions are due by 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Thank you!
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