January 20 is the last day to submit your form for the early retirement bonus! Some topics in this week's news: Update to last week's blog about how FCUSD compares with neighboring districts with respect to compensation settlements. (Next week's News will feature our next topic: school funding comparisons.) Help with Nonstop's claims process for 2025 services FCUSD's January Attendance Challenge (Note: attendance is a big part of school funding as you'll see next week)

Voluntary Transfer Process Updates In November of 2024, FCEA and FCUSD signed  MOU #3  designed to fix some issues with the existing Voluntary Transfer Process language [Article 11.3 in the contract] .  This language facilitated posting openings over the summer after the internal process has been completed and provided a mechanism to allow teachers requesting a specific assignment at a specific site to be part of the interview process if an opening occurs in the summer or out

Here are the links to the agenda and the YouTube video  of the meeting.  Times noted are time stamps from the video.  All of the powerpoints can be found in the agenda. [1:10] IVe.  Secondary Spotlight:  W. E. Mitchell Middle School:  The students made a wonderful presentation highlighting many aspects of Mitchell’s IB program both academically and socially, upcoming music and drama events, and highlighted recent facility improvements.   [ppt] [1:49] VIIr.  There was extensiv

Please check out: Did you Know? Summary info on submitting claims to Nonstop for 2025 services. Remember, your Nonstop card now is only for services received in 2026. Bargaining Report from last week's bargaining meeting - includes updates on several MOUs and ongoing progress in areas like TK prep and progressive discipline In response to questions you've asked about how FCUSD compares to neighboring districts, we've been gathering data and preparing blogs. This first blog

This is the first blog related to bargaining items that are intended to provide members with data about how FCUSD compares to neighbors. The next article will be about school financing and show how we compare to our neighbors in some crucial metrics. You’ve heard the parable about the tortoise and the hare.  It also applies to compound interest.  Over the years the FCEA Bargaining Team at the direction of the Executive Board based on member surveys has focused on increasing

We opened the calendar year by discussing a variety of MOUs including the following: We signed off on the FCUSD Preschool Experience and Transitional Kindergarten Teacher Salary Placement MOU.  This MOU creates a recruitment pipeline allowing preschool experience to count for up to nine years  on the salary schedule. We began discussions about the Middle School Supervision MOU. It defines 15-minute before ot afterschool duties (not both), allows adjunct duty credits for fcea

Welcome back! In the Did you Know section: If you had extra money in your December check, see a quick answer as to why. Links to benefits help...make sure you've read the emails from Nonstop regarding 2025 buckets of $ vs. 2026 CTA resources for supporting your financial health goals In the Bargaining section: Link to early retirement incentive MOU Early reminder about transfer windows

If you've changed medical providers this past year, then please check out the "Did you know" section for links to two resources to help you navigate the changes. There is also an important reminder from Nonstop sent to your district email regarding 2025 charges vs. 2026 charges. Wishing everyone Happy Holidays to your and your family and a wonderful, restorative two weeks away from work.

December 11, 2025 Here are the links to the agenda  and the YouTube video  of the  meeting.  Times noted are time stamps from the video.  All of the powerpoints noted can be found in the agenda. 1:11 Secondary Spotlight:  Folsom High School.  Students celebrate the  many facets of student life at FHS.  [IVd. ppt] 1:15 Annual Reorganization of the School board New President:  Jennifer Laret Vice-President:  Y.K. Chalamcherla Clerk:  David Reid Representative to the Sac. County

As requested at last week's rep council, there are two links that will hopefully be useful to those of us who've recently changed medical providers.

Welcome back to some of the busiest weeks of the year - it will be over before you blink. Checkout the December Cultural Observances calendar link and info about some of the shopping and travel deals that come with CTA membership.

Here are the links to the agenda  and the YouTube video  of the  meeting.  Times noted are  time stamps from the video .  All of the powerpoints noted can be found in the agenda. [1:15] IVd  Recognition of the California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month presented by the FMS Equity leader . Learn more about the history and philosophy of the Sikh community and meet a few of your colleagues too.   [ppt]  [1:20] IVe  Secondary Spotlight:  Adult Education.   Take a c

Wishing everyone a wonderful and restorative Thanksgiving Break. Please check out the Bargaining box with corrected information on retro checks (should have read my own blog and news from a few weeks ago) and if you can, please help the bargaining team with some information we need to follow up on upcoming items at the table.

Check out this week’s news — and don’t forget, it’s your last chance to RSVP for the Capitol Service Center Friendsgiving! If you missed the most recent school board meeting, we’ve included a helpful summary for you. The agenda featured several key presentations, including: Facilities updates Special education non-public school placement data A–G graduation requirements , and how different bell schedules across our three comprehensive high schools impact them All presentation

School Board Meeting November 6, 2025 Here are the links to the agenda  and the YouTube video  of the  meeting.  Times noted are  time stamps from the video .  All of the powerpoints noted can be found in the agenda. [5:30] IVd Recognition of Native American Heritage Month [ppt]  This presentation by Christina Maddox, employee and member of the equity team presented.  During public speaking a former student, now graduate, of this district had a few follow up comments that thi

This month’s meeting focused on cleaning up contract language and compensation regarding Psych and SLP leads, updates to the pilot evaluation process as well as TK staffing, half day subs and PRISM training for secondary. Job Descriptions for the School Psychologist Lead  and Speech Language Pathologist Lead  were completed.  These roles, comparable to secondary division leads, and are scheduled for Board review on November 6th.  Each position will have an 8% salary stipend a

Welcome to November. There are 3 social or holiday giving opportunities with RSVP deadlines nearing in this edition; all three flyers are linked in the calendar section. Also, please complete the Bargaining Team's "State Mandated Online Training Survey" - we need your feedback to see if we need more than the verbal agreement obtained in May.

Please RSVP for the Fall Social on November 7th Don't forget your end of the month paycheck should reflect the additional 2% and, if you take medical, the first of two payments. You can see the details on your check using the FCUSD ESS section.

The annual window for signing up for the FCUSD Catastrophic Leave Bank closes October 31st. Please check out the attached flyer for more information. If you are a new employee to FCUSD and want to join The Standard, then remember there is a a deadline for you to enroll without having to jump through additional hoops. Not new to FCUSD and wanting to enroll in The Standard? There is also a link to provide you more information on both of those situations. Please also check o

Here are the links to the agenda  and the YouTube video  of the  meeting.  Times noted are  time stamps from the video .  All of the powerpoints noted can be found in the agenda. [1:10] IVd:  Recognition of LGBT History Month - presentation by Equity Leaders:  Christina Cook and Jennifer Santos [ppt] [1:16] IVe:  Secondary Spotlight:  Mills Middle School -please take the time to check out student leaders talking about the great things happening at their school.  [ppt] [1:32]