FSPS Weekly
A weekly publication for the Fort Smith Public Schools Team
UPDATE: STUDENTS MAY NOW PARTICIPATE IN BINAX RAPID TESTING AT NORTHSIDE
Students who may be asymptomatic for COVID-19 may now participate in Binax Rapid Testing to determine if they can return to school and activities. Earlier this school year, the Arkansas Department of Health and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) provided testing opportunities for students and staff using the BD Veritor system. The state provided the Binax system for educators and staff who voluntarily participated in weekly screenings for COVID-19. At this time, FSPS will also provide this voluntary testing opportunity for FSPS students who wish to return to school and activities following a shortened quarantine period.
Families may contact Nurse Meagen Bayless by calling 479-222-5648 for their student to participate in this voluntary testing opportunity.
We encourage you to share this information with your students and their families as needed.
March 8 Called Board Meeting Recognitions
Requirements for Flex Day on March 19, 2021
FLEX DAY FORM TO SUBMIT TO YOUR SUPERVISOR
The deadline to submit all three levels for the spring stipend is Friday, March 12, 2021.
Employees that Started at Mid-year PD Requirements:
Employees starting in January will be responsible for half of the required hours and Level 1 of the Virtual Academy.
The required PD hours go from 54 to 27 hours.
Part of the 27 hours will include the required Level 1 Academy which is 11 hours.
The requirement for Flex Day is to complete all Levels of the Virtual Academy. If a certified staff were to finish all three levels, they could be absent on the Flex Day. If they do not they will report for PD on Friday, March 19.
Fort Smith Public Schools
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Location: 3205 Jenny Lind Road, Fort Smith, AR, USA
Phone: 479-785-2501
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