Your employee benefits

Benefits forms and brochures

Forms, brochures, and links for insurance, flexible spending accounts, and tax deferred investing:

• 2008 Forms page
  

Employee Handbooks

• Certified Employee Handbook (Adobe Acrobat document — Revised July 2005)
• Classified Employee Handbook (Adobe Acrobat document)

Did you know? Your Employee Assistance Program is here to help you and your dependents with free, confidential counseling services.

Special offers 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 material for their classrooms and we offer a 20% discount for classroom use purchases. We are also an approved vendor for purchase orders for the Fayette County School system. We offer a 20% discount under $1000 and 25% for over $1000 purchase.

Travel

Kentucky State Parks: Have a little vacation time to use up and need a quick getaway? Don’t forget the unique 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 more information.

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

Retail / Shopping

Dell: FCPS employees can receive special pricing on the purchase of a Dell 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. To do this just 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% off consumer pricing based on the system warranty you select. Shipping on all KETS standardized configurations is free of charge.

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 approximately $400 retail. eAcademy is the online retailer and districts should have received a link to the website that has been established 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% discount on their bill. Download and print the coupon, which contains instructions. This offer only applies to phones in the name of the FCPS employee, not spouses or children. Use discount code 92712.

SPRINT: All FCPS employees are eligible for a 15% 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. For more information, contact Josh Bobbitt (Joshua.E.Bobbitt@sprint.com) or Allyson Foster (allyson.p.foster@sprint.com) or telephone (859) 263-1787 or (859) 552-6791 or visit the Web site at www.evpdiscount.com/Fayette.

NEXTEL: FCPS employees save 10% on monthly bills and accessories with Nextel and receive special phone pricing as well. Just bring proof of employment to our retail stores at 2893 Richmond Rd (next to Krispy Kreme doughnuts) 859-269-0221 or at 2050 Creative Dr #130 859-335-2295.

Verizon Wireless: FCPS employees save 15% off monthly access plans $34.99 and higher. Discounts on service and equipment available for new and current customers -- activation fees waived when ordering new service through business sales rep or online. To take advantage of discounts head to www.verizonwireless.com/getdiscount enter your work email address and follow the instructions. For exclusive offers, new services & new equipment contact: Business Sales Representative: (502) 552-6500.

Health / Lifestyle

Diet Center: FCPS employees are eligible for the Diet Center program at $25 per week (regular price is $45 per week). Get all the details in the Diet Center brochure or contact them at 2121 Richmond Rd., Suite 105, phone 252-8446.

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

Several area gyms / fitness centers are offering special packages for FCPS employees.

The Cooper Clayton Method to Stop Smoking will be offered to the community beginning January 9, 2007. This is a 12 week program that will meet on Tuesdays at 805 Newtown Circle Lexington, KY 40508 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. 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 only a $5 co-pay for each two week supply. Please contact 200 Fair Oaks Lane, Suite 501 Frankfort, KY 40601 888-581-8834 or (502) 564-6534 to find out if you are eligible. Find out more.

Pearle Vision at the Plaza at Fayette Mall offers a discount for all employees and their families of Fayette County Schools. The discount program is as follows:
    Eyeglass Exam: $5.00 off
    Contact Lens Exam: $10.00 off
    Eyeglass Frames: 35% off
    Sunglass Frames: 20% off
    Prescription Lenses: 20 to 60% off
    Contact Lenses: 10% off

To schedule an eye exam appointment call 278-5443.

ECC Vision Plan offers FCPS employees discounts on various vision care exams and optical lenses. When calling for an appointment please identify yourself as a Fayette County Public School Employee. If you have questions concerning the ECC Vision Plan please contact Jenny Lewis at (859) 272-2449 (office) or (859) 314-2126 (cell) or email her at jenny.lewis@eyecarecenterky.com. Get more information.

Home / Financial Services

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

Free tax preparation available for qualifying individuals and families. Learn if you qualify for free tax preparation service.

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

Guardian Savings Bank offers FCPS employees special discounts for refinancing, 1st time home buyers, new purchases and more.

National City Bank. Join Work Perks – the bank-at-work rewards program – from Fayette County Public Schools and National City.

Chase Workplace checking account offers special benefits for FCPS employees.

Countrywide Home Loans is offering reduced closing costs for FCPS employees. Closing costs will be discounted by $2.50 for every $1,000.00 of loan amount financed. Applies to purchase or refinance transactions. For more information contact John Bollinger at (502) 649-1277 (direct) or (888) 824-8887 ext. 5710 (toll free). You can also email John at john_bollinger@countrywide.com

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 October 1, 1998. Find out more!

Mays & Associates, Inc. offers the following discount on services: Home Buyers: 25% Rebate on selling commission at closing. Home Sellers: 25% Discount on Full-service Listing Packages. Call for free market analysis (859) 278-7501 or (859) 276-3733 (fax). Se Habla Espanol Call Jose Benitez (859) 913-3504. Email Keith.gadd@realtyworld.com.

Lexington Rental Homes, Inc. offers the following discount on services: Owners: 25% off Property Management Fees Tenants: 1/2 month Free Rent with Signed Lease. Call Keith Gadd at (859) 278-7752 or (859) 276-3733 (fax). Email Keith@lexingtonrentalhomes.com or visit their website at www.lexingtonrentalhomes.com.

HouseMaster Home Inspections - "Home Inspections. Done Right". Ten percent off your home inspection. Home inspections include: Written Express Report Completed On-Site with pictures and arrows, National Institute of Building Inspectors trained inspector, Complimentary Limited Inspection Guarantee, and Kentucky License # HI 2147. Contact Dave Linebaugh at Toll Free: (866)-598-9740 or Cell: (859)-396-6384. E-mail address: david.linebaugh@housemaster.com. Please state the school where you teach to receive the discount.

Saving for your children's college

• Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust

Last update: 7/22/2008 4:53:28 PM