Several area businesses and organizations offer discounts and deals for FCPS employees.

For teachers only

Waldenbooks offers a teacher discount year-round for purchases used in the classroom. We realize teachers spend money out-of-pocket on materials, so we offer a 25 percent discount off list price for classroom-use purchases. Purchasers are also eligible to earn Borders Bucks in conjunction with our Borders Rewards program.  Twice each year during Educator Appreciation week, we offer 30 percent off list price of almost everything, for personal or professional use.  We are also an approved vendor for purchase orders for the Fayette County school system. We offer a 20 percent discount under $1,000 and 25 percent for purchases more than $1,000. 

Free martial arts lessons for teachers at Brian Chewning's Taekwondo Academy.

Travel

Kentucky State Parks: Have a little vacation time to use up and need a quick getaway? Don’t forget the beauty and history surrounding you right here in Kentucky! Take advantage of the Kentucky State Parks’ Commonwealth Connection program, which offers you generously reduced rates on lodge rooms and cottages at “the nation’s finest.”

Courtyard by Marriott (Louisville East): The Courtyard Louisville East offers FCPS employees a special rate of $81, including a hot breakfast buffet. Ask for the government rate when making reservations; must show ID for rate. Call (502) 429-0006 for details.

Courtyard Louisville East
9608 Blairwood Rd
Louisville, Ky 40222
I-64 and Hurstbourne Parkway
Behind the Olive Garden Restaurant

Retail / shopping

OfficeMax employee purchase program allows any FCPS employee to purchase supplies and other items from Office Max at the same price the district gets them for. Get more information and your retail connect card.  

Dell offers special pricing on the purchase of a personal computer or notebook computer. Call (866) 257-4711 and mention member ID KS29322288, or visit www.dell.com/epp/kets. You can purchase standardized KETS configurations at KETS institutional pricing. Simply inform the sales consultant that you want a KETS Level 1,2,3 or 4 Desktop, or the KETS level 1,2 or 3 Notebook. You can also purchase consumer models such as the Dimension Desktop or Inspiron Notebook lines. As a FCPS employee, you will receive 5 to 10 percent off consumer pricing based on the system warranty you select. Shipping on all KETS standardized configurations is free.

Microsoft Student Select is part of the new Select Agreement. Students, teachers and staff can purchase Microsoft products at or near Academic Select pricing. For one example, Office 2007 standard version is $55.10, compared to about $400 retail. eAcademy is the online retailer, and districts should have received a link to the Web site for this program. Visit eAcademy at http://kde.onthehub.com/.

AT&T Wireless (formerly Cingular): As part of the district's contract with AT&T, our employees who use AT&T Wireless for their wireless service can receive a 15 percent discount on their bill. Bring this coupon to any AT&T store; proof of employment in the form of an ID badge or pay stub is required.

Sprint/Nextel: All FCPS employees are eligible for a 15 percent discount on their personal Sprint PCS account. This applies to new and existing customers. To receive the discount, stop by the Sprint store in the Hamburg Pavilion, next to Chick-Fil-A. Provide proof of employment with FCPS is required. For more information, contact Gary Hertzog at gary.hertzog@sprint.com or (859) 312-1470, or visit www.evpdiscount.com/Fayette.

Verizon Wireless: FCPS employees save 15 percent off monthly access plans $34.99 and higher. Discounts on service and equipment are available for new and current customers. Head to www.verizonwireless.com/getdiscount, enter your work e-mail address and follow the instructions. For exclusive offers, new services and new equipment, contact Ryan Fortson (ryan.fortson@verizonwirelsss.com)  government sales representative, at (812) 455-2514.

Good Scents Home and Body offers hand-poured 100 percent soy wax candles, handcrafted all natural soaps, more than 15 customized bath products and all the extras for a spa treatment at home, right down to the fluffy robes. FCPS employees with a school ID get a 10 percent discount at the store at 401 W. Main St., Suite 221. Phone (859) 402-2081 or visit http://www.buygoodscents.com/.

Sleep Outfitters offers a 10 percent discount to FCPS employees. Print the coupon and take it to Bryan Pearl to use the discount. Contact Bryan at (859) 224-1008.

Health / lifestyle

The Virgin Healthmiles Program is a fun, rewarding way to get more active each day. It’s kind of like a frequent flyer program, only you earn points for taking better care of yourself. Find out more in the VHP webinar or call Mindy Wallin at (502) 476-5606.

Kindercare: FCPS employees receive a 10 percent discount on childcare tuition at all KinderCare Learning Centers in the Lexington area.

Gyms/fitness centers: Several offer special packages.

Cooper Clayton Method to Stop Smoking: This is a 12-week program that meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 805 Newtown Circle. In addition, the Kentucky Employees Health Plan Department for Employee Insurance will provide you with a voucher for 12 weeks of over-the-counter NRT products with a $5 co-pay for each two-week supply. Call (888) 581-8834 or (502) 564-6534 to find out if you are eligible.

Pearle Vision at the Plaza at Fayette Mall offers a discount for all employees and their families:

• Eyeglass exam: $5 off
• Contact lens exam: $10 off
• Eyeglass frames: 35 percent off
• Sunglass frames: 20 percent off
• Prescription lenses: 20 to 60 percent off
• Contact lenses: 10 percent off

To schedule an eye exam, call (859) 278-5443.

Eye Care Center, 114 East Reynolds Road, is a participating provider of Davis Vision Insurance and the ECC Vision Plan, which offers FCPS employees discounts on various vision care exams and optical lenses. When calling for an appointment, please identify yourself as an FCPS employee. If you have questions concerning the ECC Vision Plan, contact Jenny Lewis at (859) 272-2449 (office) or (859) 314-2126 (cell) or e-mail her at jenny.lewis@eyecarecenterky.com.

Dr. Dawn Stratton & Associates offers FCPS employees their Small Business Vision Discount Plan. They are located at 155 Moore Drive; phone (859) 275-2030 or visit http://www.strattoneyes.com/.

Commonwealth Eye Surgery offers FCPS employees a 15 percent discount. Contact Chad Wilson at (859) 224-2655 x112 or cwilson@commonwealtheyes.com.  

Home / financial services

Banks 

The Health and Education Federal Credit Union: Learn all about your member-owned credit union.

Guardian Savings Bank offers special discounts for refinancing, first-time homebuyers, new purchases and more.

National City Bank. Join Work Perks, the bank-at-work rewards program, from FCPS and National City Bank.

Chase Workplace checking account offers special benefits for FCPS employees. PNC WorkPlace Banking offers a complete set of money management tools and special benefits to help you achieve your financial goals. For a limited time, get $75 when you open a new checking account with a qualifying direct deposit.

Fifth Third Bank offers Premium Membership Banking for FCPS employees.

• Step 1: Learn more about Fifth Third Bank.
• Step 2: Receive Fifth Third Membership Banking benefits by opening your account today. You must use this special link in order to receive the benefits.

Other

Saddlebrook at Tates Creek apartments has a special offer for FCPS teachers.  

Free tax preparation is available for qualifying individuals and families. Find out whether you qualify for this free service.

Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program - FFEL and Direct Loan Programs. To qualify for up to $5,000 loan forgiveness under this program, you must not have had an outstanding balance on a FFEL or Direct Loan program loan as of Oct. 1, 1998. Find out more.

Mays & Associates Inc. offers the following discount on services: Homebuyers: 25 percent rebate on selling commission at closing. Home sellers: 25 percent discount on full-service listing packages. Call for a free market analysis (859) 278-7501. Se Habla Espanol: Jose Benitez (859) 913-3504. Or e-mail bonnie.mays@realtyworld.com

Lexington Rental Homes Inc. offers the following discount on services: Owners: 25 percent off property management fees. Tenants: 1/2 month free rent with signed lease. Call Keith Gadd at (859) 278-7752, e-mail Keith@lexingtonrentalhomes.com or visit http://www.lexingtonrentalhomes.com/.

HouseMaster Home Inspections - "Home Inspections. Done Right" offers 10 percent off. Inspections include written express report with pictures and arrows, National Institute of Building Inspectors-trained inspector, complimentary limited inspection guarantee, and Kentucky License # HI 2147. Contact Dave Linebaugh toll-free at (866)-598-9740 or on his cell (859)-396-6384. E-mail address: david.linebaugh@housemaster.com. Please state the school where you teach to receive the discount.

Liberty Mutual - Auto, Home, and Renters Insurance -For a free, no-obligation quote, call the Lexington Office at (859) 223-1313 or email fayettecountyschools@libertymutual.com

• Liberty Mutual Info

Modern Woodmen is a not-for-profit fraternal benefit society, which means we provide fraternal benefits to our members. We have been helping American families for more than 125 years. We have many excellent and affordable products to help individuals and families meet their financial goals including Roth and Traditional IRA's, 529 plans, annuities, insurance for adults and children and much more. Our term insurance rates are very affordable. For example, a child can get $25,000 of coverage for as little as $3.50, and a 30-year-old adult can get $100,000 of coverage for $8.50 if they qualify. We also offer many valuable fraternal benefits that are included in your premiums at no additional charge. Please see our brochure for more information, or contact Martha Heaton at (859) 333-4723 or by e-mail at Martha.Heaton@mwarep.org.