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Board Approves Additional Incentive Pay for Staff

The Board approved a $500 employee incentive payment with the 2020–21 adopted budget in June. This payment will be paid in November 2020. At the Board’s regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24, administration recommended to the Board that an additional one-time payment be payable in February 2021.  

BISD’s board of trustees unanimously approved an additional one-time payment of $1,000 for all qualified full-time exempt employees and $500 for all full-time non-exempt (hourly) employees. One-half of the final approved amount will be provided to any qualified half-time employee based on their classification as exempt or non-exempt. This one-time payment is intended as a retention incentive to encourage employees to fulfill their commitment to the District. 

“Trustees wanted to provide an additional incentive payment to all employees later in the year thanking them for their dedication to the students of Birdville ISD during this pandemic,” stated Superintendent Dr. Darrell Brown and Board President Jack McCarty. “This incentive payment will serve as a retention award for employees choosing to remain in Birdville ISD during the spring semester.” 

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2020-21 Salary Notifications

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2020-21 Salary Notifications will be generated the week of October 5th. All full-time employees will receive an email notification from HR/Birdville ISD with the subject Employee Salary Notification. Employees will be instructed to log into Munis Self-Service to verify their salary.

Important Notes:

  • Munis Employee Self-Service Login Issues or Reset Requests – A link for forgotten passwords isavailable on the Munis Employee Self-Service login screen. To request an account reset, open a Technology Service Request (BISD Homepage > For Staff > Technology Service Request).
  • Please verify your email address in Munis Self-Service – Email notifications will be generated to the employee’s primary email address listed in Munis. Please verify your email address is correct.
  • Requests for a salary review – All requests for salary reviews must be submitted through Munis Self Service. When requesting a review, please include t he specific information you wish an HR administrator to address in the Comments section of the form.
  • Employees who log in to Munis Self-Service prior to receiving an email notification from HR/Birdville ISD will only be able to view their prior year’s salary information.

Updates will be posted in the announcements section on HR’s webpage.

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Employee Benefits Annual Enrollment Closes Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Attention Full-time Staff: 

This is the last week to complete your Employee Benefits Annual Enrollment changes! Annual Enrollment closes Tuesday, August 11, 2020. No changes to benefits will be accepted after August 11 without a qualifying event.  

It’s still not too late to get assistance:  

Virtual One-on-One Appointments:  Just like in-person, but through your computer or phone! The Virtual Appointment scheduler is open now. Last Appointments for Birdville ISD are tomorrow, August 5. Other days may be available. These are first come first serve, so schedule yours now! Click here for scheduling instructions, enrollment checklist, and FAQs. Assistance is available in English and Spanish. 

Telephone Assistance: If you don’t have access to a computer or internet on your phone, or would prefer to speak with someone on the phone, the FBS Call Center is available Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Assistance is available in English and Spanish.  

For information on Employee Benefits Annual Enrollment, the 2020–21 plans and Enrollment Guide, and for assistance options, please visit the Birdville ISD Benefits website under the “For Staff” section, then “Benefits,” or visit birdvilleschools.net/benefitsenrollment.  

It is important all eligible employees log into THEbenefitsHUB. Even if you don’t intend to make changes to your benefits elections, you must make sure your dependent information is complete (including social security numbers) and you have selected beneficiaries for the District–paid life insurance.  

We look forward to another successful Annual Enrollment and thank you for your time. 

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Notes from Dr. Brown: June 24, 2020

On Tuesday, June 23, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) was to provide school districts across the state with important information regarding in-person instruction for the 2020–21 school year. During the call with districts, TEA provided models for remote instruction; however, it did not provide additional guidance regarding in-person instruction. TEA is examining the public health situation, working closely with the Governor’s Special Advisory Council, and continuing to monitor the rapidly changing landscape before it releases plans for in-person instruction for next year. The Agency has indicated it will provide further guidance at a later date, yet to be determined. 

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2020–21 Benefits Open Enrollment: July 15 – Aug. 11

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It is that time of year again, Employee Benefit Review and Open Enrollment announcement. 

  • Open Enrollment will be July 15 – Aug. 11 this year. All returning staff will have to complete their open enrollment process before Aug. 11. Specific plan information and available assistance will be sent out via email and standard mail closer to the enrollment month. 
  • Benefit Website. All information related to Employee Benefit Open Enrollment can be found on the District’s website: https://www.birdvilleschools.net/Page/65659. Information is limited at this time but does include the new Medical plans and rates. More information is coming in June, so keep an eye out! 
  • Benefit Review video. An enrollment video is being put together for you and will be posted to the website for your use. This should be available sometime in June. 
  • Mobile Link.  https://fbsmobileapps.com/birdville-isd/ has to be opened via a mobile device. Benefits and enrollment information will be able to be accessed on your mobile device using this new app. It is currently loaded with 2019–2020 plan year information and will be updated before open enrollment with the new benefit information as available. 

Should you have questions, do not hesitate to reach out via email to Susan Dippolito.