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Retirees recognized for years of service
 On May 19, 172 Fulton County Schools employees were honored for their years of service to students and the education profession.
The annual dinner and reception was held at the Georgia World Congress Center and sponsored by Fulton County Schools and the Fulton Education Foundation.
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Promising Principals Program graduates first class
The Promising Principals Program -- or '3P' as it's been called -- graduated its inaugural class of new leaders on May 15.
Twenty-seven assistant principals, aided by principals who served as coaches and mentors, completed months of leadership training exercises and professional growth opportunities.
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Golf tournament draws $90K
 The net totals are still being tallied, but this year's "Fore" Kids Golf Classic was undoubtedly a hit among its participants.
Nearly 130 golfers turned out to raise money for the Fulton Education Foundation, pulling in a gross $90,000 in contributions and in-kind donations. The net proceeds will fund vision testing, eyeglass acquisition, innovative technology teaching methods and teacher recognition.
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Staff satisfaction survey online until May 22
Time is running out to take the 2009 Staff Satisfaction Survey. The survey is available online until May 22 and can be taken from any computer by accessing the link below.
Individual responses will be combined with other responses from your school/division and reported back to principals/division leaders as a whole; therefore, responses can not be tracked back to a school system email address or computer. You can use a FCSS computer or a computer at home, a friend or family member's house, or the local library. Please be assured that your responses are anonymous.
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Free online courses offered during the summer
 Summer is a great time to get up-to-date on technology training. Fulton County Schools offers free eLearning opportunities to all employees through its Online Learning Center.
This resource offers a variety of self-paced learning modules on Microsoft Office, Adobe, Windows and other commonly used programs and products. Enrollment for summer courses is extended through August 31.
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Employees of the Year named for system, individual schools
The Fulton County School System proudly announces its 2009-10 Employees of the Year.
Each spring, schools are invited to nominate outstanding educators based on teacher, staff and parent input. These professionals are then evaluated a second time and one outstanding Elementary, Middle and High School Teacher of the Year is announced. From these final three educators, one is chosen as the Fulton County Overall Teacher of the Year.
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More schools earn ENERGY STAR efficiency rating
 Seventeen additional schools -- and one administrative building -- have earned the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR rating. This brings the school system's total to 40 buildings with the distinction, making it the largest school system in Georgia to have so many energy efficient buildings. |
Take One! initiative showcases teaching expertise
In 2008, Stonewall Tell Elementary School became the first Fulton school to have all teachers participate in the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' Take One! process.
This year, five additional Fulton schools joined Stonewall Tell and other classrooms from across the country in the best practices program.
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Changes coming due to
FY 2010 budget
 In June, the school board is set to vote on the school system's operating budget for the 2009-10 school year. This has been one of the most challenging budget seasons to date, and has required flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to keep the budget balanced while still funding the system's growing needs. Some changes may not be popular but are necessary in order to keep our full-time staff employed.
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Teachers Retirement System changing contribution rates
Beginning July 1, the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia will change its employee contribution rate. This means that employees participating in TRS will see a change in their paychecks as a result of the new contribution rate, which is changing from 5.00% to 5.25% a month.
Members of both TRS and the Fulton County Schools Employees' Pension Plan (FCSEPP) will not see an increase in their "total" contribution, as their contribution to the FCSEPP will decrease when the TRS contribution increases. Members of FCSEPP only will see no impact to their contributions.
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This is the Last Issue for the 2008-09 School Year.
Have a Great Summer!
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