2020-21 School Year Messages and Links
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(Updated December 18, 2020)
Important:
Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) strongly recommends asymptomatic testing for all stakeholders every two weeks while the county is in Purple and Red Tier status. To learn more please visit the SCPH site here
To see a list of free testing clinics offered by SCPH, please click here
Below are the most current and timely District messages. To view all previous District messages, please refer to our Previous Updates section at the bottom of this page.
Update: Message to the FCUSD Community
June 4, 2021
Dear FCUSD Community: Please see today’s Board Briefs and Updates.
Board recognition of the FCUSD Health Services Team
A commemorative plaque and photo was presented to the Head of Health Services, Kerri Kaye and the Health Services Team to thank and honor them for their exemplary hard work and dedication to the health of students and staff during the COVID pandemic. The safety procedures, contact tracing and vaccine clinics they spearheaded for staff and students have all helped to keep us safe. To date there have been zero on-site transmissions of COVID-19 at any FCUSD school or office. Thank you FCUSD Health Services!
FCUSD Staff and District reach compensation agreements
Tentative agreements for compensation packages have been made between FCUSD, the Folsom Cordova Education Association (FCEA) and the California School Employees Association (CSEA). To view, please visit our website HERE. Board approval of the agreements will be finalized at the June 17 Board meeting.
The District appreciates the many hours, dedication and partnership they have shared with members of the bargaining teams over this last year, and their commitment to putting students’ education and well-being at the forefront of all discussions.
Congratulations to the Class of 2021!
Graduation and promotion ceremonies took place at schools across the District last week. We compiled several photo albums and posted them on Facebook. Take a look! And if you have photos to add, please post them in the comments section.
Folsom Cordova Community Homeschool Charter
Elementary schools across the District
Update: Message to FCUSD Families
June 2, 2021
Dear FCUSD Families: Please see the message below.
New FCUSD website design for the 2021-22 school year!
Over the summer, staff will be redesigning the look of our District website: www.fcusd.org.
What features of the District’s website are important to you? We would like to know!
Please share your thoughts in a Thoughtexchange survey by clicking on this link.
Our goals for the new District website are to:
- Improve the look and design
- Improve accessibility for our diverse stakeholders
- Make it easy for users to access and use the site on all mobile devices
- Reflect the District brand
- Provide easily skim-able, relevant content
Your opinion matters! Please join the survey and click HERE.
Childhood vaccines available this summer at the Education Service Center (ESC)
Location: 1965 Birkmont Drive, Rancho Cordova, 95742
In an effort for all FCUSD students to meet California’s immunization requirements for in-person learning attendance, FCUSD offers FREE VACCINATIONS for students that are MediCal/CHDP eligible, uninsured, a Native Indian, or an Alaskan Native.
Free vaccines available are:
DTaP, Polio, MMR, VAR, Hep B, Flu, HIB, Hep A,
Men ACWY, HPV, TDAP, Rotavirus, and Pneumo Conjugate immunizations.
All students may receive:
TDAP shots. No restrictions. Insurance is not required.
- Masks are required
- Appointments are required
- Please call 916-294-9013 to schedule an appointment
- Please bring a current copy of the student’s immunization record
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Summer meals for children, no cost to families
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program helps feed your children healthy meals during the summer months at no charge.
The FCUSD Food Services Department will be offering the USDA Summer Food Service Program at most school sites throughout our district over the summer months. All children ages 2-18 years old are able to get meals at no cost between noon and 12:30 pm daily at the locations and dates specified here: SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM INFORMATION Children must be present to receive a meal. For additional information, please see the FCUSD Food Services website or contact them by phone: (916) 294-9011
Regular Board Meeting: Thursday, June 3
Closed Session: 5:00 p.m.; Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
The full agenda, instructions for viewing on the District’s YouTube channel and on Zoom, and instructions for participating in public comments can be found on our website:
www.fcusd.org/virtualboardmeeting
AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDE:
Special Presentation:
- Recognition: Health Services Team
Public Hearing:
- Notice of Public Hearing Regarding the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) 2020-21 through 2023-24 and Annual Update
- Public Hearing: 2021-2022 Tentative Budget
- Public Hearing: Folsom Cordova Unified School District 2021-2022 Proposed Contract Openers of Common Interest to the Board of Education
Discussion/Action Items:
- Accept Folsom Cordova Unified School District 2021-2022 Proposed Contract Openers of Common Interest to the Board of Education
- Approve the Declaration of Need for Fully-Qualified Educators for the 2021/2022 School Year
Discussion Items:
- First Read: Revisions to Board Policy (BP) 3110: Transfer of Funds; (BP) 3230: Federal Grant Funds; (BP) 3452: Student Activity Funds
The Board meeting will be viewable from the District’s YouTube channel, as well as on Zoom. Both links can be found on our website. Public wishing to provide public comments may choose two options:
(1) Written public comments can be submitted now, using the Google Public Comment Card Form link, found on our website, and all written comments will be given to the Board for review by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2021. This link will close by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 3.
(2) Public comments can be made during the Board meeting, via Zoom, as space allows, by using the “raised hand” feature. Due to constraints on our Zoom account, the maximum number of participants in the Zoom room is 300.
Please note: There are no limitations on the number of viewers watching the live broadcast of the Board meeting on our YouTube channel.
UPCOMING REGULAR BOARD MEETING DATES:
- June 5 – Board workshop
- June 17
- August 12
- August 26
Update: Message to FCUSD Families
May 28, 2021
Dear FCUSD Families,
The Folsom Cordova Education Association (FCEA) and Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) wrapped up a busy year of negotiations with a Tentative Agreement for compensation for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years as well as several Memorandums of Understanding that will benefit our certificated staff as we continue to work collaboratively on developing compensation and working conditions that attract and retain the best educators and support providers for our students.
To read the 5-28-21 FCEA-FCUSD Joint Communication, please click HERE. You can find this statement as well as referenced MOUs and documents by visiting the FCUSD Negotiations Update webpage.
Update: End of Year Message
May 27, 2021
Dear FCUSD community,
Congratulations to all students, staff, and families for the dedication to education you demonstrated over the last year. Today marks the end of the school year for many and we hope you will take time over the summer to spend time with family and friends, read good books and enjoy a safe summer break. If you have not already seen it, please take a moment to hear Superintendent, Dr. Sarah Koligian’s end-of-year message by clicking HERE.
For our high school graduates, we are so proud of you for persevering through a historic year and completing your high school career in the midst of a pandemic. We wish you joy and success as you pursue your ambitions and hope you will remain lifelong learners. Please keep in touch and know that you will always be part of the FCUSD family.
Over these next few days, we will be collecting photographs of our graduating seniors, and 8th and 5th-grade students who are promoting to the next chapter in their educational journey. Watch for those to be posted on our District’s Facebook page in the upcoming days.
A gentle reminder that Monday, May 31 is Memorial Day, and all schools and District offices will be closed in remembrance of the many men and women in the armed forces, who lost their lives in service to our country.
For students and staff continuing in one of our Summer School programs, we look forward to seeing you next week on Tuesday, June 1. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend. Your schools and District office will continue to keep you updated and informed.
Update: Message to the FCUSD Community
May 26, 2021
Dear FCUSD Community: Please see today’s updates with information on the COVID-19 Dashboard, a new look planned for the District’s website, and an exciting announcement of leadership awards.
The COVID-19 Dashboard has been updated. Please visit: www.fcusd.org/COVID
IMPORTANT: With a reduced staff and student presence on campus, starting next week, the COVID-19 Dashboard will pause on reporting weekly numbers of quarantined and COVID positive individuals during the summer break.
Please note: Contact tracing and self-screening will continue as usual for all students and staff attending Summer School programs and at FCUSD work sites over the summer.
Free COVID Vaccine clinics
This Thursday, May 27, the city of Rancho Cordova will host a free COVID vaccine clinic at Rancho Cordova City Hall. The Pfizer vaccine will be given and anyone 12 ages and up is welcome. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Sacramento County Public Health continues to offer free COVID vaccine clinics throughout the region. Please visit their website HERE for more information.
New website design for the 2021-22 school year!
Over the summer, we will be redesigning the look of our District website: www.fcusd.org.
Our goals for the new District website are to:
- Improve the look and design
- Improve accessibility for our diverse stakeholders
- Make it easy for users to access and use the site on all mobile devices
- Reflect the District brand
- Provide easily skim-able, relevant content
What features of the District’s website are important to you? We would like to know!
Please share your thoughts in a Thoughtexchange survey by clicking on this link.
FCUSD Leadership honored
Each year, members of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) honor their peers for outstanding achievements and dedication to public education.
We are proud to announce that in our region, awardees for ACSA Region 3 are:
- Superintendent of the Year: Sarah Koligian, Ed.D.
- Elementary Principal of the Year: Sara Parenzin, Empire Oaks Elementary
- Central Office Administrator of the Year: Elena Cabrera
Of the 19 ACSA regions in the state, one superintendent is chosen to be the state awardee.
We are honored to announce that Superintendent Sarah Koligian, Ed.D has been named the California State Superintendent of the Year!
Stay tuned for more information as we celebrate Dr. Koligian’s tremendous accomplishment at the State ACSA award ceremony this fall, and head over to our Facebook page to learn more.
Congratulations, Dr. Koligian, Ms. Cabrera and Ms. Parenzin!
Update: Superintendent's Message to the FCUSD Community
May 25, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
Resource and Informational Links
DISTRICT RESOURCES
FCUSD Student Symptom Decision Tree
October 27, 2020
COVID-19 Illness and Quarantine Guidelines
April 14, 2021
COUNTY RESOURCES
Sacramento County Public Health COVID-19 Dashboards
Sacramento County Public Health COVID-19 Website
Sacramento County Public Health COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Schools, 10-13-20
Sacramento County Public Health Letter to FCUSD, November 12, 2020
Sacramento County Public Health Schools Testing FAQs, 10-13-20
Sacramento County Public Health COVID-19 Letter to School Families, 10-13-20
Sacramento County Public Health: Ordered Closure of Schools 8-28-20
Announcement: Sacramento County Schools to move to Distance Learning 7-15-20
Sacramento County Office of Education: 2020-21 School Year Planning Document, 6-2-20
October 28, 2020
Updated every Wednesday
STATE RESOURCES
California County Variance Info – Data Monitoring Website
CDPH: Guidance for Small Cohorts/Groups of Children and Youth, 8-25-20
CDPH: COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: Schools and School-Based Programs, 8-3-20 (updated)
SB-98 Education finance: education omnibus budget trailer bill, 6-30-20
CDPH Guidance for Face Coverings, 6-18-20 (updated)
CIF Return to Physical Activity/Training Guidelines, 6-10-20
California Department of Public Health INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: Schools and School-Based Programs, 6-5-20
Innovations Academy Information Night
(Updated April 27, 2021)
Secondary: Welcome Back to Campus Safety Measures
(Updated March 2, 2021)
Elementary: Welcome Back to Campus Safety Measures
(Updated November 4, 2020)
FCUSD Facility Safety Measures
(Updated October 14, 2020)
FCUSD Elementary Parents: Reopening Schools Information Night and Q&A
(Updated October 15, 2020)
FCUSD Staff: COVID Health and Safety Information Night and Q&A
(Updated October 13, 2020)