Benefits

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS), the Insurance Council and the Board of Education strive to bring state of the art benefits to our employees and their families.

COVID Vaccine:  On September 11, 2023, the FDA approved and authorized use of updated Moderna & Pfizer Covid 19 vaccine. All insurance carriers were given 15 days to implement the new codes. If any member pays upfront for the Covid 19 vaccine, they can submit those claims for reimbursement.

Members should log into their CareFirst portal and scroll to the bottom of the page; on the right hand side, select "Treatment Cost Estimator." Scroll down to the bottom of page, on the right select "Vaccine Providers and Coverage."

Leave

Overview of Leave

As a part of FCPS’s commitment to the staff experience, we are pleased to offer various forms and types of time off as a benefit. The following outlines policies and procedures as it relates to the use of accrued leave and requesting extended leave from work. Be sure to check your Negotiated Agreement for a complete listing of all leave types.

Contact Course Approval
Click here to submit your coursework approval request.

All benefited FCPS employees are eligible for a tuition reimbursement benefit for coursework taken while employed with FCPS. Eligibility for reimbursement is based on the negotiated agreement with FCTA and FASSE. For specific information on programs and procedures for tuition reimbursement by unit, see Tuition Benefit Overview below.