Open main menu Home About the District News BOE Approves Plans to Help Recruit Employees, Ease Staff Workload Posted November 23, 2021 The Board of Education of Frederick County passed several motions at Monday night’s meeting focused on recruiting employees and lessening staff workload. “This year, more than 44,000 students have returned to in-person learning five days per week,” FCPS Board of Education President Jay Mason said. “While it has been so beneficial to have students back in classrooms, it is also clear this school year has caused strain on staff, which has been made worse by staffing challenges systemwide.” The following motions were passed: Motion one: If any motions are passed related to salaries, the Board will start conversations with the three employee associations as soon as possible. Motion two: FCPS will increase *pay by $3 an hour for all substitute teachers effective December 1, 2021. Motion three: FCPS will remove payment for fingerprinting services effective December 1, 2021 and reimburse those who paid for fingerprinting between July 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021. Motion four: Professional development will be voluntary unless it is mandated by law. Motion five: FCPS will close 2 hours early on Thursday, January 13, Tuesday, February 22, and Friday, March 25, to provide additional time for staff. Motion six: FCPS offices will be closed to the public during Winter Break and Spring Break to allow staff uninterrupted time to focus on priorities. Motion seven: FCPS will create a centralized volunteer recruitment program to support school-based needs. Motion eight: FCPS will increase minimum starting *salary to $15 an hour. Motion nine: FCPS Board of Education will advocate to the state to increase time from one to three years for retired staff to be able to reapply without being subject to fingerprinting and background checks. Motion ten: FCPS will offer a retention incentive to food service workers and bus drivers & assistants. Motion eleven: FCPS will charge the insurance council to research & determine options to provide alternate compensation in lieu of selecting FCPS health & dental benefits. Motion twelve: FCPS will provide supplemental pay to teachers and administrators providing substitute coverage for colleagues at their *per diem rate during FY22. *Salary changes will be subject to negotiations. About the District Our Budget Fast Facts Award Programs Calendar Handbook Our Mission News Our Partnerships Career Opportunities Social Media FCPS Proud Publications Quick Links FCPS Health Hub Athletics Bus Status Information Bus Stop Information Calendar Career Opportunities Committment to Equity Enrolling A Student Find Your School Feeder Area FindOutFirst Email & Text Forms Home Instruction (Home Schooling) MCAP Testing Information Meals To Go Off the Cuff with Dr. Alban Office of the Ombuds Public Information Requests School Cash Online Schoology Strategic Plan Virtual Tutoring Volunteer Training and Registration This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to . Do Business with FCPS Business Partnerships Purchasing Solicitations & Awards Use of Facilities Staff Resources Curriculum Now Employee Benefits Teacher Access Center Staff e-mail login Frontline Absence Management Join Our Team Career Opportunities Becoming a Teacher Employee Newsletters Contact FCPS Central Office 191 South East Street Frederick, MD 21701 Driving Directions Main Number 301-644-5000 Hours 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday Watch FCPS TV Live on your computer Visit our Facebook page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Twitter page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our YouTube page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Instagram page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Flickr page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Indeed page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Pinterest page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Newsfeed Visit and subscribe to our FindOutFirst messaging system (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Exposure stories (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Selecteer een taal▼ Frederick County Public Schools 191 South East Street Frederick, MD 21701 Copyright © 2021 Frederick County Public Schools Privacy Policy | Accessibility | Public Information Act | Non-Discrimination