Posted on November 7, 2007

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Important Information From Payroll Management

Who Are You? Does Your W-2 Match Up With Social Security?

If your name and Social Security number, as they appear on your W-2, do not match what is on file with the Social Security Administration (SSA), your account with SSA may not be properly credited. This may result in a severe reduction in your Social Security and Medicare benefits that would otherwise be provided to you or your survivors. To avoid these problems, verify that your name and social security number on file with FCPS matches the name and Social Security number that appears on your Social Security card.

The fastest, easiest, and most convenient way to verify the data FCPS has on file for you is to log on to UConnect. To access UConnect, go to the following web site and follow the instructions for getting logged on: http://www.fcps.edu/DHR/uconnect. After you are logged on, select the Employee option along the top of your screen, then select the Personal Information task on the side bar, and then About Me. If your data matches what is on your Social Security card, then no action is required. If your information needs to be updated with the SSA, information is available online at http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/.

Once you have updated your information with SSA, or if FCPS data is not correct but your current Social Security card is accurate, complete an FCPS Name/Address Change form (available on UConnect under Life Events) and send the form and a copy of your Social Security card to Payroll Management, 8115 Gatehouse Road, suite 2200, Falls Church, VA 22042. If you have questions, contact Payroll Management at 571-423-3500.

Do You Have Direct Deposit?

Did you know that it is mandatory for all employees hired after July 1, 1997, to have direct deposit? Missing and/or delayed checks, whether caused by an employee or by the postal service, are beyond the control of FCPS. Such delays can be completely avoided by participating in the direct deposit program. The direct deposit program allows employees to distribute pay to multiple financial institutions. Over 80 percent of FCPS employees have their pay deposited directly on payday, preventing the chance of a lost check and a delay in pay. An added benefit includes time savings by eliminating trips to the bank to cash and/or deposit checks.

Automatic deposit of your pay is convenient if you are ill, on vacation, or otherwise unavailable to receive your check.

Employees may obtain the Authorization for Direct Deposit form (FS73-12) form from work locations, by contacting the Office of Payroll Management at 571-423-3500, or online at http://www.fcps.edu/fs/payroll/forms/index.htm. Completed forms may be sent to the Office of Payroll Management, Gatehouse Administration Center I, suite 2200, via the pony. The address for U.S. mail is 8115 Gatehouse Road, suite 2200, Falls Church, VA 22042.

Don’t delay. Protect your pay! Sign up for direct deposit now.

Early Pay Days in November and December

All employees paid biweekly will be paid on November 21, because of the holiday observed on Friday, November 23.

This is a reminder that monthly employees are paid on the last business day of each month with the only exception being December when they are paid prior to the winter holiday. Payday in December for monthly employees will be Friday, December 21.

Please refer to Notice 5620, Pay Schedules 2007-08, for appropriate pay period work times and paydays. If you have any questions, contact HR Client Services 571-423-3000.

W-2 Address Changes Due by December 27

Wage and Tax Statements (IRS Form W-2) for 2007 will be mailed on January 23, 2008, to the addresses on file as of December 27, 2007. To ensure timely delivery of your W-2, make sure the address on your pay stub or pay advice is correct. Name/Address Change forms, available at all work locations, as well as online at http://www.fcps.edu/DIT/kam/docmgmt/forms/fs7301.pdf, must be received by the Office of Payroll Management, Gatehouse Administration Center, suite 2200, no later than December 27.

Teachers Needed for Visually Impaired Students, Program Available to Gain Certification

There is a great need for teachers of the visually impaired in Fairfax County Public Schools. Teachers with an endorsement in special education may be able to acquire the additional certification to teach blind and visually impaired students by taking as few as five courses. To find out more about the FCPS program for blind and visually impaired students, and how to apply to be a teacher of the visually impaired, contact Susan Bigman at susan.bigman@fcps.edu.

Special Education Licensure Cohort Planned, Information Meeting Taking Place Today

FCPS, in collaboration with the Special Education Outreach program at George Mason University, is planning a special education licensure cohort that will begin January 2008. This program is designed for educators who need to complete the required special education course work for initial state licensure and may culminate in a master’s degree. Special education teachers who have been issued a provisional or conditional license or full-time contracted special education instructional assistants, public health training assistants, or public health attendants who hold a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply for this program.

Representatives from the Department of Professional Learning and Training, the Department of Special Services, and George Mason University will provide information about the program, application and selection process, coursework, financial assistance, and internship requirements at a meeting being held today from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the library at Thoreau Middle School.

To register for this information meeting, contact the Department of Special Services by sending an e-mail to Nicole.Conners@fcps.edu. Include your name, work location, and telephone number in the e-mail. For further information, contact Nicki Conners at 571-423-4178.

FCPS 2008 Teacher of the Year Award Nominations Due December 3

The Fairfax County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Award and the Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award recognize an exemplary teacher who demonstrates dedication, commitment, and the ability to propel students to high levels of success. Nomination forms are available online at http://www.fcps.edu/DHR/employees/awards/index.htm. The deadline for nominations is December 3.

The nomination forms for the FCPS Outstanding First-Year Teacher Award (due March 21, 2008) and Support Employee of the Year Award (due March 7, 2008) are also available online at http://www.fcps.edu/DHR/employees/awards/index.htm.