Oak View Teachers (from left) Karen Perigard, Kris Mickey, and Jeanne Lowe celebrate the last dismissal of the school year.
One-Time Bonus for Eligible Employees in June Paychecks
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has provided funding towards a one-time bonus of $1,000 to promote retention among instructional and operational staff. This bonus is part of a larger budget agreement that included increased funding for education.
We appreciate our FCPS employees’ service, dedication, and continuous contributions. Active eligible employees (those employed as of Monday, June 2, who are continuing employment after June 30) will be paid a bonus.
Full-time contracted employees and Schedule H contracted employees who are not temporary hourly will receive $1,000 (part-time contracted employees will receive a prorated amount). Temporary hourly employees are not eligible for the bonus.
Bi-weekly paid employees will receive the bonus in their paycheck on Friday, June 27. Monthly-paid employees will receive it in their paycheck Monday, June 30. For more detailed information, visit the employee bonus webpage.
🎈 FCPS CARES Winner Connects Beyond Academics
FCPS CARES allows parents/caregivers, staff, and community members to recognize employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. Among the CARES of the Month recipients for April is Deer Park Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Laura Muscar, pictured between Principal Bob Damato, and Assistant Principal Heather Hitz.
“We have been consistently impressed by her dedication, passion, and ability to create a truly engaging and supportive learning environment,” wrote a parent. “She takes the time to connect with her students, getting to know them beyond academics. [My son] has blossomed into a skillful reader, writer, and mathematician under her guidance. He frequently comes home excited to share what he has learned and often expresses a desire to email Mrs. Muscar over the weekend to share his experiences and how they connect to his learning.”
Other FCPS CARES of the Month recipients include:
- Haroon Rasheed and Colette Mendoza, Gatehouse Administration Center
- Brandi Debrah, Herndon High School
- Krista Smith, Beech Tree Elementary School
- Beth Hendricks, Groveton Elementary School
- Tiff Duncan, Carlisle Kramer, Jason Wellington, Todd Diamond, and Mara Hennessy; West Springfield High School
- Sherin Al Maidani, Forestdale Elementary School
Read about all the recipients.
💊 Reminder: Regularly Review Your Prescription Coverage
CVS Caremark (the prescription provider available to those enrolled in Cigna health insurance) and Kaiser Permanente each maintain a list of medications they cover, also known as a formulary. This list is reviewed and updated regularly.
To ensure coverage of any medications, please:
- Regularly review your plan’s covered medications.
- Consult your physician if you have questions about your prescriptions.
- Contact your prescription benefits administrator for assistance:
For additional information and resources, please visit the Benefits Education Zone.
New Walk-In Hours for Employee Benefits Beginning July 1
Beginning Tuesday, July 1, the Office of Benefit Services walk-in hours will be 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employees may also submit questions through StaffConnect or call 571-423-3200 for assistance.
The Benefits of Advanced Courses and Feeling a Sense of Belonging
In the Academic Matters portion of last Thursday’s School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid discussed Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Dual Enrollment (DE) courses. The benefits of taking these advanced courses include that they can:
- Build college-level skills and confidence.
- Help students stand out during the college admissions process.
- Save families money on tuition by earning a qualifying exam score or grade in the course.
✨ Access to advanced courses is part of the FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, and Goal 4: Equitable Access and Opportunity.
The Importance of Belonging
In the Strategic Plan update portion of the meeting, Dr. Reid discussed Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered, specifically, inclusion and sense of belonging.
Read more about Dr. Reid’s presentations in her Weekly Reflections.
🔨 Building Our Future: School Board Approves Proposed 2025 School Bond Referendum
Last week, the Fairfax County School Board approved a resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors to approve a School Bond Referendum that supports the division and county’s commitment to providing safe and welcoming learning environments for all students.
The School Bond Referendum will be on the November 2025 general election ballot in the principal amount of $460 million, pending the approval of the Board of Supervisors. Read more about the 2025 School Bond Referendum.
🗓️ Calendar Reminders: Juneteenth (Holiday)
Thursday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed.
Independence Day (Holiday)
School buildings and all FCPS offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day. See the 2025-26 employee calendar.
Last Issue of Employee News
Employee News will take a break for the summer and return to weekly publication starting Tuesday, August 5. Have a wonderful summer!
School Board Meeting Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m.
The School Board will hold its next regular business meeting on Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. The School Board is also scheduled to meet on Thursday, July 10, and Thursday, July 17. Find out how to watch and participate in School Board meetings.
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