PfISD Employee Express

• 🗓️ Upcoming Events & Holidays
• 📝 January is Board Appreciation Month!
• 🏫 PfISD Early College High School - Applications Open!
• ✅ Spring Verification of Certification(s)
• 📚 Pfired Up to Read Beanstack Fundraiser
• 📆 2025-26 Academic Calendar Survey
• 📣 Women's Leadership Conference
• 👉 W2 2024-Notification for Electronic Consent
• 🔩 CTE Corner
• 🎶 Fine Arts
• 🖊️Trustees Meeting Brief
• 👏 Staff Recognitions
  

School Board Appreciation Month

National Mentoring Month

Jan. 16 : Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Jan. 20 : Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Feb. 3-7 : National School Counseling Week

Feb. 15 : School Resource / Police Officer Day

Feb. 16-22 : National FFA Week

This month, we proudly recognize and celebrate our incredible PfISD Board of Trustees! 👏

These dedicated volunteers and visionary leaders selflessly give their time and expertise to guide our district toward success. Their unwavering commitment to our students and community paves the way for educational excellence and brighter futures. 🌟

We are so grateful for their tireless efforts and steadfast dedication. Thank you for all that you do to make a difference in PfISD! 💙

#BoardAppreciationMonth #PfISDProud

Exciting news, PfISD families! Applications are NOW OPEN for Pflugerville ISD’s Early College High School (ECHS) program! Open to all incoming 9th graders in the 25-26 school year!

This incredible opportunity allows students to earn their high school diploma and an associate degree at the same time—putting them on the fast track to a bachelor’s degree.

Hosted at Pflugerville High School, ECHS empowers students to dream big and achieve more. Don’t miss out—apply today and take the first step toward a brighter future!

Learn more here: pfisd.net/echs

All staff are required to access their certifications in TEAL to ensure that all required certificates are current. If any certification required for your current position has expired, follow the instructions below to renew your certificate(s).

Staff who have not updated their required certificates will be identified and may be subject to pay and employment implications.

Should you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the Certification Specialist,

Keitra Johnson.

TEAL Login Link

How to Instructions link

PfISD libraries are excited to invite you and your students to participate in our Pfired Up to Read Beanstack fundraising challenge, running from January 21–31! This special event combines the joy of reading with an opportunity to support your school library. Every contribution makes a difference!

Here’s how it works:

• Log Reading Minutes: Encourage your students to log their reading on Beanstack starting January 21.

• Raise Funds: Share our fundraiser with family, friends, and neighbors to help us achieve our goal. Your student has an individual fundraiser landing page for you and your student to share with your community of supporters.

Exciting Prizes:

• The top 6 fundraising homerooms (3 elementary and 3 secondary) in the Pflugerville ISD will win a classroom pizza party 🍕.

• The top 10 individual readers (5 from elementary, 5 from secondary) district-wide will each receive a cuddly large squishmallow 🐾.

This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate reading, build community spirit, and support your school library. Let’s make it a fun and rewarding experience for everyone!

Find your school’s fundraiser page HERE. Starting Tuesday, January 21, you will be able to search there for your student’s individual fundraiser landing page. Thank you for your partnership in encouraging your child’s love of reading and supporting your school library. Feel free to reach out to your campus librarian with any questions.

As we plan for the 2025-2026 school year, we value your input in shaping an academic calendar that meets the needs of our students, families, and staff. Pflugerville ISD strives to create a balanced and thoughtful calendar that supports high-quality instruction, considers family schedules, and accommodates important holidays and professional development for our educators.

The proposed calendar options were thoughtfully developed by the District Academic Advisory Council (DAAC), a group of parents, staff, and community members who work collaboratively to ensure the calendar reflects our district's diverse needs. Learn more about how the calendar is created and approved.

The DAAC presents two (2) 25-26 calendars, Draft 1 and Draft 2, for your consideration and feedback. Below are the two drafts and a side-by-side comparison of the two options. After reviewing the calendars, please take a few minutes to complete this survey and ensure your voice is considered.

Th survey deadline has been extended! The survey will remain open until Feb. 10, 2025.

Learn about your HSA:

• Contribute pretax and post-tax dollars.
• Age 55+ primary members can save another $1,000/year for total of $5,150 or $9,300, respectively.
• Unused funds ROLL OVER from year to year.
• If you have another HSA (Optum), you can transfer the balance to your new Inspira HSA.
• Take it with you, even if you switch employers, change health plans, or retire.
• Your money can earn interest – and you can enjoy investment options.

Eligible expenses include:

• Deductibles, copays, and coinsurance
• Eligible prescriptions
• Vision care, including LASIK eye surgery
• Dental care, including orthodontia

How to transfer funds?

• Complete the attached form.

• Be sure to include your Phone Number. Inspira or your previous HSA vendor may have to call you with follow up questions.
• Select only ONE transfer type
• Include the Account Number for the HSA you will be transferring to Inspira.
• Your current Trustee or Custodian will be able to process your request more quickly if they have all of the information on the form.
• Certification and Signature section: Sign and Date the form
• Mail the completed form to Optum for processing. Do NOT mail this form to Inspira.

Contact Information:

Inspira Financial:

HSA Operations

PO Box 3317

Carol Stream, IL 60132-3317

888-678-8242

Optum Bank:

PO Box 851287

6300 Wayne Road

Westland, MI 48185

866-234-8913

If you enrolled in Pflugerville ISD's 2025 Dental Plan, your Dental ID Card will be mailed to you soon.

For any questions or assistance, please contact the Standard Team at 1-800-547-9515 or email us at benefits@pfisd.net.

Dentist: Call 1-800-547-9515 or login at standard.com.

Electronic claims: Payor #93024. Fax: 402.467.7336. Standard Insurance, PO Box 82622, Lincoln, NE 68501-2622.

Member: Call 1-800-547-9515 for claims or coverage help.

Dental Network: Ameritas Classic (PPO)

IMPORTANT:

See your certificate for covered services, limitations, and exclusions. Go to

standard.com/services to log in or find a network dentist. This card does not

guarantee benefits. We’ll determine eligibility and benefits when we receive the

claim. Please submit claims within 90 days of service.

Exciting news for rising 8th graders! All 8th-grade students will be auto-enrolled in the Pathways to Careers course, where they’ll explore careers, education options, and more through hands-on activities, virtual reality, field trips, and projects.

They’ll earn high school credit and meet local requirements. Read this article to learn more. Want to opt out? Complete this Google form.

Do you have a message, skill, or experience that can inspire and empower other women? We want YOU!

Join us as a session leader for our Pfirst Ever Women's Leadership Conference. Share your expertise, ignite meaningful conversations, and help make this event a transformative experience for all attendees.

💡 Be the spark that empowers others!

📅 Date: March 27th

⏰ Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

📍 Location: Windermere Elementary

🎥 Session Length: 40 Minutes

If you're ready to lead, uplift, and connect, click for more details!

Let’s make this conference unforgettable—together!

Submit your session here by February 7th

The IRS requires Pflugerville ISD to provide all employees with a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement each year. The W-2 includes your compensation and tax withholding details for the year 2024. This year, PfISD is offering you the option to print your own W-2 for 2024.

Why choose to print your own W-2?

• Cost Savings: Help the District save approximately $8,703.50 by reducing printing costs for 5,150 employees.

• Convenience: Save a digital copy of your W-2 for your records.
• Faster Access: Receive your W-2 sooner—no need to wait until January 31, 2025.

The Skyward Online Form will be available in Employee Access from December 2, 2024, to

January 10, 2025, allowing you to select your preferred W-2 delivery option.

The Skyward Online Form will be available in Employee Access from December 2, 2024 to January 10, 2025, for you to select your W-2 delivery option.

Your Options:

1. Check the box:

• Choose an employer-printed W-2 for 2024 (paper form).
• PfISD will mail this to your current address on file by January 31, 2025.

2. Do not check the box:

• Opt for a self-printed W-2 for 2024 (digital form).
• You can access and print this electronic form yourself.

Acknowledge Your Selection: Regardless of your delivery option, you are required to check the

acknowledgment box in the Skyward Online Form.

Verify Your Mailing Address: To ensure the accuracy of your W-2 information, please confirm that your mailing address is correct in Employee Access.

If you need to update your mailing address, please refer to the Employee Data Verification instructions (see attached PDF) or contact the Human Resources Department at human.resources@pfisd.net.

For further assistance, please contact the Payroll Department at payroll@pfisd.net.

Students enrolled in the Human Growth and Development class dove into strategies designed to nurture preschoolers growth and development. These hands-on activities allowed the students to explore early childhood milestones.

Highlights included:

1. Signing for Success – Students demonstrated sign language to support language development in young learners.
2. Art for Growth – They explored how art activities build fine motor skills and spark reativity and self-expression in preschoolers.
3. Mirror Magic – Students used mirrors to cut along lines, learning to empathize with early childhood development of fine motor skills.
4. Intellectual Prompts – The class brainstormed creative prompts to help preschoolers grasp abstract concepts like size, colors, and spatial relationships.
5. Movement Matters – Students exercised their gross motor skills, emphasizing the importance of physical activity for preschool development.

In addition to engaging, hands-on learning activities students in this course have an opportunity

to earn articulated college credit with Austin Community College, for free!

The Human Growth and Child Development course prepares students to select one of three programs of study: Family and Community Services, Health and Wellness, or Teaching and Training. These programs are designed to prepare students for careers in public service like counseling, community service, nutrition, education, and social work.

Thank you Ms. Harmon for creating a safe, engaging learning environment for students to

explore career paths!

Learn more about these programs, and all CTE programs on the PfISD CTE website.

The Fine Arts Department is proud to announce the musical productions that will be presented at each of our high schools in the coming weeks!

Our talented theatre students and dedicated teachers, along with their fellow fine arts colleagues, have been working tirelessly to bring these elaborate performances to life. We would love for you to come out and support them!

Please visit the Fine Arts Calendar for more information.

Get the inside scoop on all things PfISD! This section of the newsletter is your go-to spot for the latest on upcoming board meetings and easy access to past board meeting minutes.

Reminder Next Meeting: Jan 16, 2025 - Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Did you miss the December 12 Workshop Meeting? Watch below!

December 12, Workshop Meeting

If you would like to subscribe to receive agendas when posted, please visit the Agendas and Minutes page and scroll to the bottom to complete the subscription form. Stay connected and stay informed!

Pflugerville ISD has launched a new Administration Report to promote transparency and ensure that stakeholders are informed about administrative decisions, board meetings, and district-wide initiatives. This comprehensive resource supports student success and community trust by keeping everyone engaged and informed.

To see the most recent Administration Report, visit www.pfisd.net/administrative-report.

Welcome back to our Staff Shoutout and Pfamily Kudos section! In the coming weeks, you will see messages of appreciation from parents, students, community members, and other staff members through Staff Shoutouts and Pfamily Kudos.

Thank you to our amazing PfISD staff members for everything they do for our students and community!

Want to recognize a staff member who goes above and beyond? Click here to submit your Pfamily Kuddos for the google form.

· Melissa Torres of Dessau Middle/Sr. Administrative Assistant (via anonymous): Ms. Torres, keeps our campus running smoothly, she is generous and kind. She is always thinking on the well being of all the staff, people doesn't realize how hard she works for our school. She is just amazing!

· Christina Griffin of Transportation (via Melissa Torres): Christina is so helpful when needed. When I call she is always ready to help. Always accommodates our needs. She is a Rock Start. I really appreciate her.

· Tia Battie & Jill Larson of PCMS/Science (via Anonymous): These ladies are delightful, and an unstoppable team. A wonderful wrecking crew of science wizardry! Keep that magic flowing, ladies!

· Jennifer Santoy of Copy Center (via Kristi Henderson): Jennifer was super helpful working with us to print the student agendas and return them in a timely manner for distribution. They turned out great!

· Nicey Watson of Transportation (via A Transportation Fan): Nicey is a powerhouse leading the dispatch department for PFISD. She handles so many twists and turns throughout the day, and we're still able to make all things transportation happen so that we can get all of our students where they need to be thanks to her help and quick thinking!