| Superintendent Dale Proposes FY 2009 Budget of $2.3 Billion
Superintendent Jack D. Dale has proposed a school system budget of $2.3 billion for FY 2009 that reflects cuts of $45.6 million and approximately 521 positions throughout FCPS and, for the second consecutive year, includes no new programs. The budget includes funds for a 3.0 percent market-scale adjustment for employees. Expansion of foreign language in the elementary schools (FLES), expansion of full-day kindergarten to add an additional 21 schools, and replacement of the student information system were identified by the School Board as priorities and remain in the FY 2009 budget. (get details)
Spotlight: Crisis Terms 101
Learn the standardized emergency response terms used to help protect FCPS students, staff, and the
community. (watch video)
SEBAC Special Election Results Announced
The results for the School Employees’ Benefits Advisory Council (SEBAC) special election are: representative—Anne Gravely, teacher at Westgate, and alternate—Jan Thibodeau-Robitaille, teacher at Keene Mill. Questions about the election process may be directed to the Office of Employee Performance and Development at 571-423-3252.
FCPS Online Classifieds System Moves to Divisionwide Pilot Phase
 The Department of Communications and Community Outreach is pleased to announce that the FCPS Online Classifieds system has moved to the divisionwide pilot phase. (get details)
Speak Up for a Child–Volunteers Needed
Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is looking for volunteers to help children who have entered the Fairfax County Domestic and Juvenile Relations Court system. (get details)
Call for Coaches
The latest position openings are posted. (go)
 Tips for Your Health: The Vegetarian Agenda
Vegetarianism has become more popular in recent years, but what are the risks and benefits of a vegetarian diet? Find out in this tip sheet from the Office of Food and Nutrition Services. (get details)
Other News and News of Continuing Interest
- The deadline to submit an application for the Supporting Success program is February 1. (get details)
- The January Web Best Practices Award winner has been announced. (get details)
- The web site listing summer curriculum development projects from the Instructional Services Department and the Department of Special Services will be available January 30. (get details)
- As of January 1, new income tax laws are in effect for Maryland residents. (get details)
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Understanding Your 2007 W-2 Form
W-2 forms will be mailed to all employees this week. The Office of Payroll Management has provided some information to help you interpret your W-2 when it arrives. (get details)
Communications Corner: Budget Updates
 Throughout budget season (January through May), FCPS produces weekly Budget Updates that provide information about the budget for the upcoming fiscal year as it moves toward transfer approval by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and, ultimately, adoption of the FY 2009 approved budget by the School Board. (get details)
Sixteenth Annual Northern Virginia Regional Student Mediation Conference Scheduled for March 11-12, Registrations Due February 1
The sixteenth annual Northern Virginia Regional Student Mediation Conference–Pathways to Peace will be held at George Mason University March 11-12. Registrations are due by February 1. (get details)
About Our People
Read about your colleagues' latest accomplishments. (go)
 ACCESS Course Catalog for Support Employees Available Online, Registration Now Open
The spring ACCESS (Academy Course Catalog for Employees in Support Services) is now available online. Registration is also under way through MyPLT. (get details)
People on the Move
Learn who has been promoted, recently hired, or transferred to a new location. (get details)
This Week's "SchoolScene"
To view a promotional clip from this week's show, click here. Or, to view any of this week's stories, go to the SchoolScene web page.
Important Notice for Supergram Article Submissions
Article submissions for Supergram should be sent to Andy Grunig at andy.grunig@fcps.edu. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, Grunig can be reached at 571-423-1212. Please Note: The Job Opportunities publication and web pages are provided by the Department of Human Resources.
FCPS by the Numbers
The number of FCPS schools to receive the Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence from the Virginia Board of Education. (get details)
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Quote to Note
"Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever."
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