FRS Publication Updates

FRS Publication Updates A number of FRS publications were updated recently as part of our yearly update cycle, changes to the Financial Guidance Line operating hours, and 2020 legislative changes. Annual Fee Disclosure Statement Resource Flyer** Resource Flyer (Spanish) Plan Comparison Chart Investment Plan Summary Plan Description Termination Kit – When Your FRS Employment Ends…

FRS Employer Training Workshops

FRS Employer Training Workshops – August 4 This is a reminder that Pension Plan and Investment Plan employer training workshops will be held online on Tuesday, August 4 (in person workshops will not be held). The morning session (8:30-11:30 am ET) will cover the Pension Plan, and the afternoon session (1:00-4:00 pm ET) will cover…

Special Alert – May 13, 2020

SNIFFEN & SPELLMAN, P.A. Special Alert – May 13, 2020 View this in your browser Florida Commissioner of Education Issues Emergency Order Suspending Numerous Deadlines Earlier today, Florida Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran issued an Emergency Order (DOE Order No. 2020-EO-02) suspending select Florida Statutes and rules “in order to respond to and to mitigate…

State Counsel: Recent Resources on Re-opening Schools

IMPORTANT FEN Members, the information, identified resources and links below came from the National School Boards Association, to me via Leonard J. Dietzen. Please take some time to peruse, read and retain for future use. Stay Healthy Bill Graham Executive Director Florida Educational Negotiators 203 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 850.414.2578 graham@fsba.org State Counsel…

FRS Webinars

ATTENTION:  FEN Members The State Board of Administration is transitioning to no cost Webinars that will be available to you and your employees.  Complete details are provided below.   As you recruit and hire new employees for your school district this resource will be a valuable component of your orientation program.   Stay Safe &…

FL School Boards Association’s Recommendations for Re-opening Florida’s Public Schools

  May 5, 2020 This afternoon, FSBA submitted the Florida School Boards Association’s Recommendations for Re-opening Florida’s Public Schools, to Governor DeSantis, as well as to Commissioner Corcoran. The recommendations were guided by the FSBA Executive Officers, written by FSBA staff, and reviewed by the FSBA Board of Directors prior to sending. The Governor’s cover letter and recommendations are…