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Greetings, colleagues!

Today, we bring you an early edition of weekly employee updates because FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± administrative offices will resume summer work week hours, and Summer Learning staff and students will return to classes at the regular time on Thursday, June 20.

Plan Ahead for Upcoming Year-End Deadlines

Please take note of the upcoming 2024 year-end deadlines and plan accordingly to complete year-end processing on time:

• Receiving entry: Friday, June 28
• Employee reimbursement forms: Monday, July 15
• Mileage reimbursement online: Monday, July 15
• Reclassifications: Monday, July 15
• District travel (Final Form 910): Return receipts within two days of travel

All items ordered or received on or prior to June 30, 2024, must be “received” in Munis on or before June 30 to ensure they are paid for with the appropriate budget year. All invoices must be sent via email directly to the Accounts Payable Department at accountspayable@fwisd.org.

Please refer all year-end deadline questions to the Business and Finance department at 817-814-2101.

Destination: Registration 2024-25 Event Is Saturday

Remember to reach out and invite families you know that may need online registration help for the next academic year to FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±’s Destination: Registration 2024-25 event this Saturday at Dunbar High School, 5700 Ramey Ave.

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., trained and knowledgeable FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± staff are offering online registration help.

But that’s not all! This free event will include book giveaways for children, health resources, and much more!

Additional information about the registration process is available at  or  in Spanish.

Thank you for sharing this information with your friends, neighbors and others in the community. Together we can reach more of our students and families and your support is greatly appreciated.

Trustees Approve 2024-25 Budget

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± board members recently approved general fund, debt service, and food service budgets for the 2024-25 school year.

The adopted general budget includes an employee compensation plan which increases starting salaries for teachers to $63,000; FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± teachers, counselors, and librarians will receive 2% percent raises based on the market median; and all other Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± employees will receive 2% pay increases based on employees’ pay grade midpoint for the 2024-25 school year.

The pay increases will be reflected in September paychecks.

View the full 2024-25 budget presentation here.

FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± Operations Hiring Fair Set for June 24

Help FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± discover new talent! The district is looking to connect with talented custodial, maintenance, child nutrition, transportation, safety and security professionals at the FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± Operations Hiring Fair on Monday, June 24.

Invite a friend or share information with prospective candidates. FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± hiring managers are eager to meet with them to discuss available job opportunities from 2-4 p.m. at the Teaching and Learning Center, 1050 Bridgewood Drive. Walk-ins are welcome.

Additional details are available at this or by calling 817-814-2717.

Thank you for your partnership in helping the district attract talented and dedicated professionals who will contribute to the excellence of FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±.

FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± Honors Legacy of Coach Robert Hughes

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± honors the legacy of former Dunbar High School and I.M. Terrell basketball coach Robert Hughes. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame legend and winningest boys high school basketball coach in United States history died last week at age 96.

Click here to read more about Coach Hughes’ legacy and how FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± officials are remembering him.

Get Ready for FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± Payroll Schedule Changes

This is a friendly reminder that all employees currently paid on a monthly schedule will receive their final monthly paycheck on Friday, June 28.

This July, FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± is initiating a semi-monthly payroll schedule for all employees. Every employee will be paid twice monthly.

The first semi-monthly paycheck for all employees will be distributed July 15, and the second on July 31, 2024. View the 2024-25 Semi-monthly Payroll Calendar for additional pay schedule details.

Learn more about the payroll changes coming this July here.

2024-25 Benefits Open Enrollment Begins in July

Get ready for Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±’s 2024-25 Employee Benefits Open Enrollment period, beginning Tuesday, July 16.

Employees can elect medical, dental, other insurance, and savings options for themselves and eligible dependents and make any changes via  through Aug. 16. Benefits selected for the 2024-25 year activate Sept. 1, 2024.

New 2024-2025 Plan Changes

• Baylor Scott & White will no longer be offered as a health plan option
• Employees currently enrolled in the Baylor Scott & White health plan must select a new health option during open enrollment for the 2024-25 year. If no option is selected, the employee will be automatically enrolled in the TRS ActiveCare Primary+ plan

Additional benefits and open enrollment information will be sent to employees via FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± email and mailed to home addresses. Please refer all benefits questions to benefits@fwisd.org or call 817-814-2240.

FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± Wireless Network Changes Start Thursday

This is a friendly reminder that wireless network changes begin Thursday, June 20. Implemented by the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± Division of Technology, these changes, which start after 6 p.m., will provide service improvements, increase network security, and ensure that students and staff are utilizing Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±-issued devices on designated networks.

Staff will access district Wi-Fi using “FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±,” and students will use “FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±-STU.”  “FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±-Guest” – the Wi-Fi network assigned to visitors – traffic will now be located outside the district’s firewall, keeping any non-Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± issued devices outside the district’s internal traffic.

These changes will not impact wireless network service to students in summer school or staff working on June 20.

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Staff will continue utilizing the “FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±” wireless network and should see no changes in authentication or security requirements. Per device profile, staff devices will not be able to connect to “FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±-STU.”

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District-issued Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± student devices will be automatically assigned to the “FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±-STU” wireless network. The new authentication profile will be pushed to the student devices this summer so that no manual entry is required. Student devices will not be able to connect to “FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±,” per device profile.

FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±-GUEST

The “FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±-GUEST” wireless network is to be used by visitors with non-Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± devices. This wireless network will only have access to the Internet and will not be able to access the internal FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± network.

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The “FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±-MDN” wireless network will be discontinued before the 2024-25 school year starts as it is not meeting the security requirements of the district network.

Please refer any additional wireless network questions to  or call 817-814-HELP(4357).

Employee Essentials

District Service Center Address

The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± District Service address is 7060 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 76116

Technology, Training, Employee Support & District Updates

2024-2025 Report and End Dates

2023-2024 Report and End Dates

2023-2024 Employee Calendar

2023-2024 Bulletin Number One
General District information and most-used procedures and practices 

 

Technology Support Hub
A one-stop shop for technology support, submitting service requests and getting answers to common technology questions 

Get instructions for setting up, creating and adding your Outlook email signature on the Communications Branding SharePoint page.

Compensation, Business & Finance Resource

Business and Finance Administrative Procedures Portal
Access materials explaining your benefits, payroll procedures including direct deposit advice, leave of absence processes, and workers’ compensation benefits through this central repository. The portal also includes presentations, manuals, handbooks and quick reference guides to the District budget, purchases, attendance accounting, grant funds and other administrative procedures.

FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± Leadership

Organizational Chart

Leadership Directory

Board of Education 

Administration Building Directory

Wellness & Employee Perks 

Employee Assistance Program
Free and confidential short-term counseling and other wellness resources through FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±’s Employee Assistance Program powered by Alliance Work Partners.

FinPath Journey 

Your go-to resource for financial wellness. Access tools and knowledge for making informed financial decisions and achieving financial goals including personalized financial coaching, educational resources, financial wellness trends and tips.