Lots of links in this edition. Here are a few to check out: FCEA has posted on the webpage in the resources section: FCEA Scholarships for students and Executive Board Elections material An update/correction to the blog: How do our settlements compare to neighboring districts? with a follow-up blog posted new this week: How are school districts funded? (and how do we compare to our neighbors?)

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)

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

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.

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.

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

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

Did you see the email inviting you to enter a drawing to win two tickets to Disneyland or other Halloween Theme Parks? Check out the Did...

In the "Did you know" section, we have more information on the district's "connectedness survey" for staff. It was supposed to start on...

Our checks are processed through SCOE [Sac. County Office of Educ.] which means FCUSD's fiscal department has to work through them to set...

Remember, several of the state mandated trainings are due soon - find the link to the required trainings/due dates in the President's...

Remember, voting for the tentative agreement (TA) ends Tuesday, Sept. 9th at noon. Members should have received an email (home address)...

We've reached a tentative agreement (TA) with the district. See links to a general overview presented first at rep council last week. ...

In case you missed it or want more details, we have a Tentative Agreement, TA, with the district (check the link in the bargaining box...

In this week's news: Links to save money if you're making Labor Day plans Info from the first school board meeting of the 2025-26 school...