We hope everyone is enjoying their Labor Day Weekend. There are several flyers in this edition. If you find a QR code doesn't work or would like additional information, then here are some resources: FCEA Equity Team: Christina Cook FCUSD Affinity Groups: See emails on the flyer The Standards - link to open enrollment site is to the right FCEA Special Education Committee: Shanna Beltran

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. [1:26] G2: Secondary Spotlight: FHS ppt Taylor, Lauren and Hailee from FHS student government showed how Folsom High School’s guiding principles are demonstrated at their site through academics, sports and student activities. Check out the video to see their presentation or view the powerpoint to see how E

Please read the bargaining report linked in the top right box. We are close to settling with the district, but have reached a stalemate when it comes to finalizing the % of COLA for compensation for the 26-27 and 27-28 school ears. The report includes ways you can show your support and advocate for yourself and your colleagues. There is a School Board Meeting this Thursday, Sept. 3rd, and the next Bargaining Meeting is Sept 9th. It is a tight turnaround for us to convince

Business completed at the table Wednesday: Two MOUs were signed (they will be posted to fcea.com in the next couple of days) (Annual) Early Retirement Incentive Literacy and Math Ambassadors 5 Job Descriptions were completed. Thank you to our many members who contributed to these new or updated job descriptions. JDs are posted on the district website. Literacy Ambassador Math Ambassador School Counselor Educational Specialist: Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) Educati

If you are being evaluated this year, then there is a link to the corrected evaluation timeline in the Did you Know section. Also, you should soon see a tile in the "staff login" section of the district's webpage that provides easy access to evaluation related documents including a new video with help on navigating TalentEd.

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. [1:24] G1: Installment of the 2026-27 Student Board members. Welcome (officially) to the two new student board members Sam Davies, FHS Junior Jeanene (Nena) Wallace, CHS Senior (and daughter of FCEA member Amy Wallace!) [1:29] H22: Agenda Consent. As part of the Agenda Consent several new administrators w

Make sure you check out the link to the President's Journal blog. There you will find updates about required online trainings, K-3 testing window, and what we do (and don't yet know) about the new Pregnancy Disability Leave.

Welcome back - hopefully your first week went well and you and your students are excited for the new year. We know this is a busy time with lots of incoming information so we rounded up several items in the In Case You Missed It section just in case. Also check out Jeannette's new President's Journal Blog in the Bargaining section for updates on online training, K-3 testing window, and the new Pregnancy Disability Leave.

New School Year - New Information I wanted to review a few items that have been creeping up: Training - There are several training videos to view this year, but the time of the viewing has lessened due to Risk Management streamlining the content. Your site administration should be giving you two hours for training, but they do have until October to give that time to you. Some of the videos listed are optional for non first year teachers in the district. If you completed th

Welcome back. For me the best part of the week was when the students showed up on their first day. Best wishes for an educational week capped off by the actual reason we do this job. We think we are getting closer to an agreement on compensation for this and possibly the following school year. Actual bargaining will be done on August 26th. Until then, please look for updates in this and in the next few News editions. Also, please spread the word about wearing our FCEA T'

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. [1:07] VII. Celebrating the Appreciating Classified Employees (ACE) Program: FCUSD was 1 of 10 chapters selected by the state organization to participate in what is locally called Classified School Employees Week (CSEW) from May 17-23. Organized by Joakima Gregg and Veronica Lane 43 management/administrators

Good Afternoon To All Members and Potential Members, This is just a short message to all of you to give you some information. Firstly, all lateral transfers closed as of June 13th (MOU#10, 2024 - 2025). If there was a position you applied for that was posted on or before June 13, 2026, you will be given the chance to apply and fill that position. If the posting was on June 14 or beyond, then no internal transfers will take place. There two exceptions: If you filled out you

School Board Meeting May 21, 2026 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. [1:12] VIa. Celebrating Student Athlete Accomplishments - Spring Sports. 36% of secondary students participate in athletics. Last year FHS increased by 7%, Vista increased by 8% and CHS saw the greatest increase of 12%. 40 of our graduates received NCAA scholarships. Cong

It's (almost) the end of the school year - congratulations! Take some time to appreciate what you accomplished - Breath & Reflect. Remember to give yourself credit for the difference you made in your students' and colleagues' lives this year. Wishing everyone a wonderful and restorative summer break. (lightly edited from neaToday p9)

A lot of celebrations of our members and the rest of the FCUSD family do on behalf of our students. 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. [1:25] IVd. District Recognition Month: Jewish American Heritage Month. Presentation by Kate Forman, FHS Equity Leader, Climate Facilitator, and English Teacher. Watch the ppt and learn something new. [ppt]

Be sure to verify your benefits choices in EASE. This should be done annually, especially with the ever changing medical premiums. Open enrollment ends June 5th Please read the Bargaining Report. In addition to summarizing the district's counter, there are a pile of MOUs some of which are moving into contract this summer or next year. An email will be sent to the reps with a little more context about the Governor's May revise. If you are concerned about the district offer

It was a long meeting in a long year - thank you to the FCEA Bargaining Team for their time and work on behalf of our members. Please read items #1-3 at some point, but #4 will summarize the district's new offer. MOU’s….these will be going to the school board in June and we will be posted at fcea.com when approved. Most of these will have minor tweaks and then either go into the contract this summer or extend for one year and go into the contract [Collective Bargaining Agr

Thank you to those were were able to attend the board meeting last Thursday. Please check out the Bargaining and School Board section for follow up information. Employee Recognition is a joint effort from all of the labor groups and the district - hope to see you at Hagan Park Thursday to enjoy the food trucks, the beautiful weather and to celebrate with your colleagues some well deserved recognition for your work.

School Board Meeting May 7, 2026 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. [1:12] IVd. District Recognition Month: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Dawn Maxey Parlor teacher, parent and Equity Leader at FHS gave a presentation on Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together. The presentation included a tim

This Thursday we are presenting our bargaining response to the School Board. We are partnering with CSEA to host a pizza get together at 5. Time of the presentation depends in part on public comments, but hopefully it will occur around 6:30. We know there are schools with an open house but for those who can make it please be there. We believe the Board has reason to settle sooner rather than later so a show of force by our presence at this meeting would help move things a