ALERT: US Summer Meal Program Extended

Sept. 1, 2020 US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the US Department of Agriculture will extend several flexibilities through as late as December 31, 2020.  This will allow continued summer meal program service, among other things. See the announcement here:  https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/08/31/usda-extends-free-meals-kids-through-december-31-2020. Andrea Messina Executive Director Florida School Boards Association 850.566.1860 Messina@fsba.org  VISIT OUR COVID-19 RESOURCE…

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Social Unrest, the COVID-19 Pandemic and School-Required Masks: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Leonard J. Dietzen, III     Melissa I. Softness 8/26/2020 With many public schools back in session, there is a new must-have accessory for students: masks. Outside of school, many have used this new and highly visible accessory to express personal beliefs, some of which are controversial in today’s society. This leaves school districts to wonder:…

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ALERT: COVID-19 Updates & Resources

A L E R T: COVID-19 Updates and Resources  July 29, 2020 The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics submitted a white paper on the reopening of schools to Governor DeSantis Read it HERE Today, Governor DeSantis hosted a round table on education and Coronavirus Watch the archived video HERE ICYMI: HEALS Act vs.…

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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…

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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…

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