June 26, 2024

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Greetings, colleagues!

Here are your employee updates for the week:

The Semi-Monthly Payroll Transition Has Been Completed

New Payroll Schedule Takes Effect July 1

FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±’s transition from monthly pay to semi-monthly pay has been completed. Employees currently receiving monthly paychecks will receive their last payment under the schedule this Friday, June 28.

Effective July 1, the district transitions to a semi-monthly payroll schedule. All employees will be paid twice monthly: on the 15th and the last business day of the month.

View the 2024-2025 Semi-monthly Payroll Calendar for additional details.

More information about the schedule is available here.

FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± Offices Closed for Independence Day

Short Work Week Ahead

This is a friendly reminder that Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± offices are closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day and will remain closed Friday, July 5, due to the summer work week schedule.

Administrative office summer work week hours resume on Monday, July 8. Through July 26, FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± administrative office summer hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and closed on Fridays.

Visit fwisd.org/SummerSchedule for additional details, including the work week schedule for custodial staff and how workday absences are calculated during summer months.

More summer work week details

The normal work schedule resumes Monday, July 29. Employees returning for the 2024-25 academic year will work FWÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½±’s normal schedule, per Board-approved calendars. The 2024-25 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± Employee Calendar and Employee Start and End Date schedule is available here.

Year-End Deadlines Ahead

This is a friendly reminder to please plan accordingly as the following year-end deadlines are approaching:

  • 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 before June 30, 2024, must be “received” in Munis by 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.

2024-25 Benefits Open Enrollment Begins in July

The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥¿ª½± 2024-25 Employee Benefits Open Enrollment period is Tuesday, July 16 - Friday, Aug. 16.

Employees can elect medical, dental, other insurance, and savings options for themselves and eligible dependents and make any benefit changes during open enrollment period via . Benefits selected for the 2024-25 year take effect 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 in the coming weeks. Please refer all benefits questions to benefits@fwisd.org or call 817-814-2240.

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Employee Essentials

District Service Center Address

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

Technology, Training, Employee Support & District Updates

  • Report and End Dates: 2024-2025 | 2023-2024
  • Employee Calendar: 2024-2025 | 2023-2024
  • Bulletin Number One: 2023-2024
    General District information and most-used procedures and practices 
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  • 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.

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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.