On Oct. 7th FCEA's Bargaining Team reached a tentative agreement with FCUSD for the 2026-27 and 27-28 school years. We hope to have the full text posted at https://www.fcea.com/2026-2027-mous soon. Important Dates: Tuesday: Exec Board meets via zoom Wednesday at 4 pm via zoom: Emergency Rep Council Thursday at 4 pm at FHS cafeteria - all member meeting re TA Stay tuned for updates from your reps or via action network. Make sure to read the bargaining blog linked in the

Check out the article on "print shop hacks" to learn what all of us can do to make this important resource run better as well as information about joining the FCUSD AI Committee. This Wednesday, FCEA's Bargaining Team is expecting a counter from the district to see if we can settle our last remaining issue regarding compensation. Look for a blog report posted to fcea.com by Thursday afternoon.

Check out the link to "printshop hacks" which includes a video sent out by Pam Oien last spring in case you missed it. There is also an invite to the FCUSD AI committee if you are interested in participating.

Make sure you find the two upates from exec board regarding facebook and political endorsements. There is also a lot of information about openenrollment including webinars this week if you want more information. If for some reason you can not work and your sick leave runs out, then without some form of income protection you will only receive the difference between your pay and the cost of your sub and eventually no pay at all. Please make sure you have reviewed this inform

This edition of the News includes more information about what The Standard provides and multiple links for the Open Enrollment opportunity starting this Tuesday. There are also updates on last week's bargaining meeting - stay informed and please keep wearing black/fcea gear on Thursday...we are fighting hard to maximize your pay increase for the next two years...show the district that you care. Elementary Teachers: don't miss the email coming out Monday regarding mClass res

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

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

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.

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'

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)

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?)