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Financial Help Available through FRS’ Financial Guidance Line
The Florida Retirement System has established a free Financial Guidance Line to provide unbiased, objective counseling to all DCPS’ employees. Financial planners are available to assist in mapping out a strategy for managing cash flow and getting your debt under control, as well as address a whole range of other financial issues, such as education funding, insurance and retirement planning.
Financial planners can be reached Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 1.866.446.9377 (TRS 711).
DCPS ARRA Funding
As of last month, DCPS has received $91.1 million in ARRA funding. Many have asked how these dollars have been used by the district: we have preserved supplemental funding for art, music, physical education, media, guidance and academic coaching school-based positions; provided intensive summer academies for low achieving students; purchased specialized equipment, instructional and assessment materials to address the needs of students with disabilities; and purchased mobile laptop carts with wireless access points to target schools and professional development school-based technology support staff.
Visit the district’s ARRA webpage at
www.duvalschools.org to learn more about these and other grants responsible for ARRA dollars awarded to Duval.
Ultimate TEALgate Party
On Thursday, December 17, from 4 p.m. until the kickoff of the Jacksonville Jaguars versus Indianapolis Colts game, the City of Jacksonville will host the Ultimate TEALgate Party outside of the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, 1 Stadium Place.
All pregame events are free and open to the public. The festival-like environment will include bands, DJs, appearances by Jaxson Deville and the ROAR cheerleaders, karaoke, prize giveaways and much more. The event will also have multiple activities geared toward children and families, including entertainment provided by Radio Disney, obstacle courses and autograph sessions.
Click here to learn more.
City of Jacksonville Presents “Movies in the Park”
On Friday, December 18, the City of Jacksonville’s Recreation and Community Services presents “Movies in the Park” from 6 – 9 p.m.
Come out and enjoy a free family friendly movie inside the Dinsmore Community Center, 7126 Civic Club Drive. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call 904.630.4100.
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