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2015 Health Awareness Day is Nov. 11
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The Health Awareness Day Fair will be held at Wheeler Field House (16403 Lexington Blvd. Sugar Land, 77479), from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be food and refreshments for all attendees, as well as lots of fabulous raffle prizes - including road bikes! This event is open to all FBISD employees and their families, and vendors from the health and wellness industry will be on hand to provide screenings and product samples.
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We are
Fort Bend ISD!
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Fort Bend ISD wants to remind employees
to show their FBISD pride by using the correct District logo, branding colors and fonts when creating communications or ordering branded items.
To review the Staff Branding Guidelines, go to the "Staff" tab on the District website and scroll toward the end of "Staff Shortcuts." If you have questions, contact the Graphics and Brand Coordinator at (281)634-1103.
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Mammosafe provides Onsite Mammograms
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Mammosafe, in partnership with FBISD, will be onsite at the following District locations to conduct mammograms for women 35 years and older: Austin High School, Nov. 12; and the Admin. Bldg., Dec. 1. Visit www.mammosafe.comfor more information and instructions to sign up for an appointment. You can also call
(832) 977-7213 for an appointment.
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If you want to keep up with the latest happenings regarding our school district, Superintendent, Fine Arts, Athletics and Police Department, follow us on Twitter!
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Employee Newsletter Archive
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Check out our past editions!
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Community gathers for Madden Elementary School's Dedication Ceremony
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Family, friends and former students help make event a memorable one
 Sunday, October 18 was a special day for Carolyn and Vernon Madden as Fort Bend ISD officially dedicated the District's 46th elementary school named in honor of the former educators. More than 350 guests filled the school's auditorium to celebrate the occasion.
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How you can help balance the 2016-17 budget
 As you all know, the 2015-16 Fort Bend ISD budget included a modest 2% raise for employees. We are already thinking about 2016-17 and how we can afford to give a raise again while meeting the other needs of the District.
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Employee Engagement Survey
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We need your voice! - Survey is open Nov. 5-Dec. 3
Now is your chance to share your feedback with Fort Bend ISD. Help us better serve you by taking our Employee Engagement Survey - submit your candid thoughts on leadership, communication, career growth opportunities, and your work environment.
Check your email for an invitation or request a paper copy. After you take the survey, please make sure you use the "submit" button to send your answers.
Survey results are compiled by our independent research partner, K12 Insight. All responses are anonymous! If you have questions, email researchK12B@k12insight.com.
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November Board of Trustees Meeting
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The remaining November FBISD Board of Trustees meetings will be held on the following dates:
- November 16 - Public Hearing (State Financial Accountability Rating), 5:30 p.m.
- November 16 - Regular Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
All Board of Trustees meetings are held in the Board Room of the FBISD Administration Building (16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land 77479). Additional information, including meeting agendas and agenda packets, can be viewed on the Board of Trustees webpage.
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Fort Bend ISD announces successful
launch of websites
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Additional sites to be completed throughout spring and fall 2016
Fort Bend ISD is excited to announce the successful launch of websites for 12 schools, as it continues its phased plan to provide new websites for all FBISD campuses. The websites are designed to be more user-friendly and informative for parents and students. Website visitors will also notice a consistent look and feel across the District's main website and all its campus sites, making it easier to navigate and find information.
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Employees support Breast Cancer Awareness
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 In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to honor family members and friends who are battling the disease, Fort Bend ISD students and staff are taking part in various events and activities throughout the month of October. (Pictured are Burton Elementary School staff during a pink balloon release honoring cancer victims.)
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Kudos: Recognizing Employees for a Job Well Done!
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 Congratulations to Kimberley Grady, science teacher at First Colony Middle School, on being honored with the Red Apple Award for the month of September. Each month, Star Furniture partners with KHOU 11's Great Day Houston to recognize a deserving Houston-area teacher. Grady, a former long-time substitute at First Colony, began teaching full-time this year. Her colleague, Mitchell Gottfried nominated her for the Red Apple Award, saying, "She does a great job and the kids love her. We are really proud and happy that she's on staff at First Colony." Grady (shown second from right) is pictured with (from left) Bill Barnum of Star Furniture, Courtney Perna of KHOU 11 and FCMS Principal Scott Wagoner.
 District employees took part in the Marathon in a Month challenge, where participants were encouraged to complete 26.2 miles (equivalent to a marathon) or 50 miles (an ultra-marathon by October 31. "We are excited to kick off another health initiative to get FBISD employees and their families active and moving towards a more healthy lifestyle," said Gary Hajdasz, UnitedHealthcare Health Promotions Coordinator. Completing one mile a day gave employees marathon bragging rights.
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Education Foundation offers Nov. 12 Grant Writing Workshop
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 Sign up to attend final November workshop
The Fort Bend Education Foundation is hosting its final Grant Writing Workshop to teach participants how to write successful grant applications for the FBEF's Grants to Teachers and Schools Program. Teachers may apply for grants up to $1,500, elementary school sites up to $2,000 and secondary school sites up to $3,000.
The final district-wide grant writing workshop will be held November 12 at Hodges Bend Middle School library, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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Direct Deposit now mandatory for all employees
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The majority of Fort Bend ISD employees are paid electronically by Direct Deposit. This benefit has been offered to all employees for many years and became mandatory for employees hired after June 30, 2010.
Effective January 1, 2016, Fort Bend ISD will require all employees to be paid by direct deposit. All employees who are not already enrolled in direct deposit are required to enroll by logging into their My Self Serve account to complete the appropriate direct deposit information or by contacting the Payroll Office.
Beginning with the January 15, 2016 payroll, checks will be sent to the campus/department for employees who have a pending direct deposit. Checks will be held in the Payroll Office for pickup for employees who have not provided direct deposit information. You will be required to provide the direct deposit information, a copy of a voided check or a pre-printed letter from the bank, and a picture ID when the check is picked up. After the second time an employee comes for his/her check, notification will be sent to the appropriate Supervisor.
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Annual Drug Take Back a Success!
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District collects more than 800 pounds of medication for safe disposal
 Thanks to widespread community participation in the District's annual Drug Take Back event, Fort Bend ISD collected more than 25 bags of medication (weighing approximately 800 pounds) from 178 community members. FBISD's Police Department, in conjunction with the District's Safe and Drug Free Schools and the Fort Bend Community Prevention Coalition, hosts the annual event to give the community a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medication they may have in their possession, while providing a safe environment for youth who may have access to the drugs.
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Apply now to join HBU/FBISD Spring 2016 Cohort
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Fort Bend ISD has partnered with Houston Baptist University to present the HBU/FBISD Spring 2016 Cohort. FBISD employees interested in becoming a certified teacher (in Special Education or Bilingual Education) or earning a Master's degree to become a school counselor are invited to join the cohort.
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