Welcome back. In the "School Board" section there is a google form if you are interested in being part of the Screen-time Taskforce. The district is still working on their plan but we wanted to have names ready to go when they send us the (inevitable) last second ask. In the "Did you know" section is a recap of the joint communication from the last District Benefits Meeting and notice that payroll is about to send out the annual email about your pay distribution options as

Wishing everyone a wonderful and restorative Spring Break. We still have not heard any details about the screen time (chromebook usage) task force the School Board asked the Superintendent to arrange at last week's meeting. However, since the Board expressed urgency and experience suggests that this will be a "wait....wait....wait....we need it tomorrow" situation, there is an FCEA google form in the school board section where you can sign up if you are interested in partic

Please check out the board report. There were extended discussions on a variety of topics...you are sure to find information important to you. FCEA and the Membership Engagement Committee hope to see everybody at Friday's Spring Social from 4-7 at The Lodge Restaurant in the Parkwest Casino. Rancho Cordova!

Look for the link to the school board report. This week, instead of a president's report, two kindergarten spoke on behalf of their colleagues about the challenges our students are experiencing since the district switched to all-day K. Turns out 6 1/2 hours of school is not developmentally appropriate resulting in exhaustion, behavioral issues and burn out....in kindergarten. Remember to look for the home email from simplyvoting ; FCEA Exec Board elections run through Marc

Please check out the links for the two side letters if you are (1) an elementary special education teacher working through the program changes for next year adn (2) if you are interested in teaching high school summer school or the PE program with ELOP. Happy March and happy Read Across America Day.

Hope everyone enjoyed some downtime during President's week. If you plan to teach summer school at CHS or FHS this year or you are an elementary special education teacher please see the "bargaining" section for information about 2 side letters signed last week. In the "did you know" section there is a link to the newest educational blog about how our benefits compare to our neighbors. Finally, we hope to see everyone at the Spring Social on March 27th. Flyers should be at

There are 14 links in this edition beyond our "in every issue" ones. Check out the important update for the voluntary transfer process, find the info on dues for tax purposes and check out the pilot FCEA Teacher Grant info. Have a wonderful Presidents' week off - the next edition of FCEA News will be for Monday Feb. 23rd.

Want more detailed information about the Transfer Process? See the link to the President's Journal Blog for more info on this annual process and the additional summer opportunity that began last year after we created a new MOU Be sure to check out the "did you know" section for information about FCEA Executive Board elections, FCEA Scholarships and some upcoming ways to find money to support great ideas you, or your PLC, have for next year.

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