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.…
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 – 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…
Florida Department of Education Order Click to download Executive Order Webinar 7-6-2020 Click to download
SCOTUS Rules LGTBQ Discrimination No Longer Allowed in the Workplace Employers have long known that gender stereotyping is not allowed under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act’s prohibition on discrimination because of sex. However, there has been some confusion over whether this prohibition also covers sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, including claims that…
‘Worse than feared’: Florida takes $880M coronavirus hit By Matt Dixon 05/26/2020 06:32 PM EDT TALLAHASSEE — Florida missed revenue projections by nearly $880 million in April as the coronavirus outbreak dealt a crippling blow to the state’s tourism-dependent economy, according to a revenue report that provided the first clear picture of the cost…
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…
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…
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 &…
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…