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Details Email: Phone: (239) 489-9369 Extension: 11369 Fax: (239) 432-5209 Fax Extension: Website: https://www.fsw.edu/soe Location: Lee U-Building 2nd Floor Office Hours: Monday thur Friday: 8:30 - 4:30 Faculty and Staff Name Title Phone # Ext. Email Anne Angstrom Assoc. Dean, School of Education & Charter Schools (239) 433-6934 16934 Email Sherry Blanset Clinical Placement Coord./Instructor-School of Education (239) 985-3468 11968 Email Kathie DiLascio Coord., School of Education (239) 489-9346 11346 Email April Fleming Dean, School of Education & Charter Schools (239) 489-9319 11319 Email David Koehler Sr. Coord., Retention & Student Success - SoE (GF) (239) 489-9046 19046 Email Julia Kroeker Professor, Education (239) 489-9382 11382 Email Regina Miller Professor, Education (239) 489-9463 11463 Email Joyce Rollins Professor, Education (239) 985-3447 11947 Email Kelly Ross Professor, ECE Coord. (239) 489-9077 11077 Email

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Public Records Request

Please note - student records are not public records. If you would like a copy of your TRANSCRIPT, please email the Registrar’s office at registrar@fsw.edu or visit their website.Florida Public Records LawChapter 119 of the Florida State Statutes is known as the Florida Public Records Act.What are Public Records?Florida law defines "public records" as: all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software or other material, regardless of physical form, or characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by any agency.Are there any exemptions from Public Records?State and federal laws exempt certain types of public records, or portions thereof, from disclosure under the public records law. Exemptions that frequently apply to Florida SouthWestern State College records include but are not limited to:Education records under FERPASocial Security NumbersDisciplinary records while discipline is in progressPersonal information regarding law enforcement officers or their familiesAcademic evaluations of employees performanceRecords of the FSW Foundation and other direct-support organizations of the CollegeDocuments that are public records but contain exempt information will be produced after removing the exempt information unless the exempt information in the document is so extensive that removal is not feasible. The determination of which documents or information is exempt from the public records law will be made by Florida SouthWestern State College Office of General Counsel.Who can Request a Public Record?Anyone! The requestor is not required to fill out any forms, provide identification, or state their name or other identifying information to request or review records.How do I request a Public Record?Public records requests may be made in person, in writing, or by phone. The person who is requesting the information does not need to give a reason or "legitimate need" to view the records.Transcripts are not public records. For transcripts, contact the Registrar’s office.To request records you may contact the following:239-489-9204 Emailing public.records@fsw.eduFlorida SouthWestern State College, 8099 College Parkway, I-210 Fort Myers, FL 33919Requests made by the media may be made by contacting:239-432-8206christine.bellport@fsw.eduFlorida SouthWestern State College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919What is the response time for a public record request?The College must respond to a public records request within a reasonable period of time after receiving the request. What constitutes a reasonable period of time depends upon the circumstances surrounding the request, including the nature of the request, the size of the request, the likely quantity of records to be produced, whether extensive use of information technology resources or clerical services are required, and the timing of the request (i.e., whether holidays intervene).What is not required when responding to a Public Records Request?There is no requirement under Florida Law to do any of the following when responding to a request:Create a new recordProvide the record in the format requestedMeet the requestor’s timetableProvide information in the recordsExplain the recordsIs there a fee for Public Records Requests?Fee Guidelines (PDF)What should I do if I receive a Public Records Request?If you have a requestor walk in and request records, have them take a seat and contact your supervisor to assist with determining if the records are exempt. If still unsure, contact the General Counsel Office at (239) 489-9295 for additional assistance. If you receive a call or an e-mail request for records, please forward to public.records@fsw.edu.ResourcesFlorida SouthWestern State College Operating Procedures – 02-0301Florida Public Records Act: Chapter 119, Florida StatutesFERPA full text of regulations

Retirement Benefits

Retirement Resources For YouNewsletters, webcasts, etc...Using FRS to Plan for Your RetirementNearing Retirement in the FRSCash & Debt Management: Smart SpendingEstate Planning: Caring for your Loved OnesPension Plan BulletinsReemployment After Retirement Table (PDF)Second Election Information (PDF)Beneficiary Form for FRS Investment Plan (PDF)Beneficiary Form for FRS Pension Plan (PDF)Florida Retirement System (FRS)The FRS is an employee and employer contributory retirement plan. The rules surrounding FRS including the contribution rates are determined by the Florida Legislature and are reviewed yearly. One of the requirements of the State is that full time and part time regular employees must participate in the FRS. Additional information regarding FRS can be viewed at www.myfrs.com.Employees contribute 3% of their gross monthly salary on a pre-tax basis. The employer also contributes an amount equal to the gross monthly salary multiplied by the corresponding employer rate. Employee contributions are vested immediately and the employer contributions have a vesting period. The vesting period may vary depending on what plan you enroll in and when you enrolled.The FRS offers two types of retirement plans to its members: pension plan and investment plan. Click here to compare both FRS plans.FRS Pension Plan - is a defined benefit plan designed for long term service employees. Vesting requirements vary depending on when you enrolled in the plan. Investments are directed by the State and it is not portable if you should leave FRS employment. At retirement, the pension plan pays a guaranteed lifetime monthly benefit based on a formula using age at retirement, years of FRS service and Average Final Compensation.FRS Investment Plan - is a defined contribution plan designed for a more mobile workforce. It carries a one year vesting requirement, contributions are self directed and funds are portable if you should leave FRS employment. Employees must initially elect to take the investment plan within the first eight months of the date of hire. This is the default plan if you do not make an election.FRS EnrollmentFull time and part time regular employees are automatically enrolled in the FRS Investment Plan upon new hire. If employees wish to enroll in the FRS Pension Plan, they must elect to do so within the 8 months following their month of hire by 4:00 p.m. EST on the last business day of the month. FRS elections are made online.State Community College System Optional Retirement Plan (CCORP)The CCORP is a defined contribution plan in which both eligible employees and employers contribute. Administrators, Faculty and High School Teachers are eligible to participate in the CCORP. Eligible employees must enroll within 90 days from the date of their appointment or they will automatically be enrolled in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan.CCORP enrollment is complete when a contract has been issued by a CCORP provider company and when the proper State of Florida enrollment forms have been submitted to the Division of Retirement. Participants must withdraw from the FRS in order to participate in the CCORP.Participants who enroll in the CCORP are immediately vested in both the employee and employer contributions. Contributions are self directed and funds are portable should you separate from the College.CCORP EnrollmentPlease contact us at benefits@fsw.edu. A participant is required to establish a contract with one of the annuity providers listed below before submitting an Optional Retirement Program Enrollment Form (OCC-1) to Benefits. A detailed list of authorized vendors is below.CCORP Authorized ProvidersVALIC Retirement - (800) 448-2542 - Use account number 05180 to setup your new CCORP account.John Donnelly - (941) 480-1280VOYA Financial - (855) 663-8692 - Use account number VFF015 to setup your new CCORP account.MetLife - (800) 763-2838 - Use account number 0829702 to setup your new CCORP account.TIAA - (800) 842-2252 - Use account number 102666 to setup your new CCORP account.Fidelity Investments - (800) 343-0860 - Use account number 72293 to setup your new CCORP account.Retirement OptionsDeferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)The DROP plan allows regular full-time and part-time employees who are enrolled in the Pension Plan to retire at normal retirement, and continue to work for up to an additional five years. Retirement distributions are placed into a DROP account until the DROP end date. For additional DROP information refer to Procedure 05-0604 of the College Operating Procedures.Health Insurance SubsidyThe Health Insurance Subsidy is only available to members of the Florida Retirement System. Retired members of FRS will receive a monthly benefit for the payment of health insurance premiums. The benefit amount equals $5.00 per month for each year of creditable service.Savings OptionsMeaningful Notice (PDF)403(B) & 457(B) Tax Sheltered Account Vendors

Insurance Benefits

Florida SouthWestern State College offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in an amazing benefits package offered through the Division of State Group Insurance. You will receive your username/password directly from the People First Service Center. You may contact the People First Service Center directly by dialing 866-663-4735.2025 Benefits GuideBenefits Guide(PDF)For New Hires:If you are a newly-hired eligible employee, you have 60 days from the date you were hired to enroll in State Group Insurance benefits. If you do not enroll within 60 days of your hire date, you can only enroll during the next Open Enrollment period or if you experience an appropriate Qualifying Status Change. Choose your options carefully. Once you make your elections, you can only change them during the next Open Enrollment or if you have an appropriate Qualifying Status Change. Your coverage begins on the first day of the month after the month in which the state deducts a full months’ premium. Coverage always begins on the first day of a month. Your coverage ends on the last day of the month following the month you terminated employment. 2025 Health Insurance Plans2025 Health Insurance Rates2025 Health Insurance Plan Specific Information2025 Prescription Drug Coverage (Included in Health Insurance Coverage)Spouse Program (If both you and your spouse have access to State benefits, you’re both eligible to pay a reduced health insurance premium).2025 Dental Insurance Plans 2025 Vision Insurance Plan 2025 Life Insurance Plans 2025 Flex Spending, Dependent Care, and Health Savings Account Plans 2025 Accident, Cancer, Disability, Hospitalization and Intensive Care Plans Dependent Eligibility Requirements Required Notices

Employee Self-Service

To provide ease and convenience to our employees, payroll and benefit information can be viewed online 24/7 through the FSW portal. Employees are also able to print pay stubs, W-4 exemption certificates and electronic W-2’s at any time.Below is a quick tutorial on using the portal and the information available to view.View this PDF on Using Self-Service Tutorial for more information.

Legislative Delegation

Southwest Florida Legislative Delegation Counties: • Charlotte County • Collier County • Glades County • Hendry County • Lee County Florida SenateSenate President Ben Albritton, District 27Senator Kathleen Passidomo, District 28Senator Erin Grall, District 29Senator Jonathan Martin, District 33Florida House of RepresentativesRepresentative Danny Nix, District 75Representative Vanessa Oliver, District 76Representative Tiffany Esposito, District 77 Representative Jenna Persons-Mulicka, District 78Representative Mike Giallombardo, District 79Representative Adam Botana, District 80Representative Yvette Benarroch District 81Representative Lauren Melo, District 82Representative Kaylee Tuck, District 83

Matthew Erpenbeck

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Workers' Compensation

Note: Only the Benefits office may authorize medical treatment in non-emergency related situations. If you have been injured at work and will be seeking treatment under Worker's Compensation, you must seek initial treatment from an authorized provider.Work-Related InjuriesFlorida SouthWestern State College provides Workers' Compensation Insurance for all college employees.Medical EmergencyIf you need emergency medical treatment, call 911 and Campus Campus Police immediately. If this is an emergency, initial treatment should be sought by calling 911.Campus Police Campus Extensions:Thomas Edison (Lee) x1203 (239-489-9203)Collier x3712 (239-732-3712)Charlotte x5608 (941-637-5608)Hendry Glades Curtis Center x6017 (863-674-0408)Step 1: Contact Campus Police immediately to report the accident or injury. Campus Police will complete an Incident /Accident Report, and you and/or Campus Police must contact the Benefits office at either 239-433-6916 or 239-489-9242.Step 2: Contact your supervisor.Step 3: If medical attention is required, the Benefits office will provide will provide a Referral for Medical Services and refer you to the College's Workers' Compensation Primary Care Physician. The Benefits office can also give can also give you a First Script form at that time for any prescriptions are necessary after the physician's visit.Step 4: After seeing the Worker's Compensation Physician, immediately deliver and/or send medical certification to the Benefits office, Building O, Room 101, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919. Any medical restrictions must be clearly communicated and approved by the Benefits office and your supervisor.Step 5: If a return visit is required to the Worker's Compensation Physician and/or other treatment is recommended, follow-through with those instructions and report to the Benefits office and your supervisor.Accident Incident Report form (PDF)

Employee Leave Information

HolidaysFSW observes most national holidays. In addition, most employees have 10 non-duty days during the winter break. FSW is also closed for a traditional “Spring-Break” for one week.VacationEmployees with 1-60 months of continuous service at FSW earn one (1) day vacation leave per calendar month or major portion thereof. Employees with 61-120 months of continuous service at FSW earn one and onefourth (1 ¼) days’ vacation leave per calendar month or major portion thereof.Employees with 121 months or more of continuous service at FSW earn one and onehalf (1 ½) days’ vacation leave per calendar month or major portion thereof.Administrative personnel accrue twenty-four (24) days per year, 2 days per month, with a maximum of forty-four (44) days being accrued at the end of any calendar year. A maximum of forty-four (44) days shall be paid out upon termination or if elected, upon DROP enrollment. Executive (Senior Management) personnel accrue forty eight (48) days per year, 4 days per month with a maximum of seventy (70) days being accrued at the end of any calendar year. A maximum of seventy (70) days shall be paid out upon termination or if elected, upon DROP enrollment.SickAll full-time personnel accrue one (1) sick day per month and accrue at the end of each month. This leave may be accumulated from year-to-year. Sick leave may also be approved for illness or death of a close immediate member of the family or household, or other close relative.PersonalEmployees are also entitled to four (4) personal leave days during each fiscal year, which will be charged to the employee’s unused sick leave. Personal leave days do not accumulate from year-to-year.Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, (FMLA)In accordance with Florida Statues, Florida State Board of Education Administrative Rules, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, and procedures established by the President and District Board of Trustees, full-time College employees may request leaves of absence when it is necessary to be absent from duty. All absences of employees shall be covered by leave duly authorized, granted, reported, and recorded.Guidelines:Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, (FMLA) An absence under the FMLA is defined as an approved absence available to eligible employees for up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid/paid leave per year (based on a rolling twelve (12) month period measured from the date an employee initially used any FMLA leave) for the following reasons:On the birth of an employee’s child;On the placement of a child for adoption or foster care with an employee;When an employee is needed to care for a child, spouse, or parent who has a serious health condition;For the employee’s own serious health condition; orFor the employee because of any qualifying exigency arising out of the fact that the spouse, son, daughter, or parent of the employee is on active military duty or has been notified of an impending call to active duty. (May qualify for weeks in addition to the 12 week period)All regular employees are eligible for FMLA if they have been employed by the college for at least twelve (12) months and if they have worked at least 1250 hours during the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the requested leave. An employee who is eligible for FMLA will be required to submit certification from a licensed medical professional or his or her personal serious health condition or the need to care for relative with a serious health condition.Upon return to work from FMLA leave due to the employee’s own serious health condition, the employee will need to provide a Fitness for Duty form from the treating licensed medical professional. Requests for intermittent leave are computed using the same 12-month look back principle. Non-duty days shall not be counted as part of the FMLA leave period. If husband and wife are eligible employees of the College, both may take leave for the birth, adoption or foster care of a child, however the two of them must share a single 12-week leave allotment. This exception does not apply to leave for a personal serious health condition, the serious health condition of a spouse or child, or for a qualifying exigency. In those cases, each spouse would be eligible for the leave period appropriate for the reason type. Each spouse may take leave at the same time. Premiums for employer paid group health coverage, basic life insurance and long-term disability will be continued during the FMLA period according to the prevailing coverage provisions, subject to changes that may occur within the group plans while the individual is on leave. The employee will be responsible for continuation of dependent group health coverage and all voluntary benefit deductions during the FMLA period. Upon return to work after the conclusion of approved FMLA leave for any reason, an employee will be returned to the same or equivalent position held prior to the commencement of the FMLA period, subject to the discretion and business interest of the College. If the employee chooses not to return to work for reasons other than a continued serious health condition or returns to work for less than 30 calendar days, the college may recover the premiums paid for the employee’s health basic life and long-term disability coverage. Employees are not eligible to draw unemployment compensation benefits while on FMLA. Family medical leave shall run concurrently with any of the following absences:worker’s compensation;short-term disability; orlong-term disability.Under College policy, an eligible employee is required to use accrued paid vacation, personal, or sick leave concurrently while on FMLA. When paid leave is exhausted, the College is required to provide enough unpaid leave to total the FMLA entitlement. Employees must work more than half the duty days in a month in order to accrue vacation and sick leave during unpaid FMLA.Military Family Caregiver Leave under Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA)Amendments to the FMLA made in 2008 provide for an additional leave benefit for an employee who is the spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin of a covered service member who is recovering from a serious illness or injury sustained in the line of duty or for any qualifying exigency. This leave provides for an entitlement of up to 26 weeks in a single 12-month period to care for the service member. Amendments to the FMLA made in 2013 also provide for an additional leave benefit for an employee who is the spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin of a covered veteran with a serious illness or injury. This leave provides for an entitlement of up to 26 weeks in a single 12- month period to care for the veteran.Definitions:Covered Service Member - is a current member of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard or Reserves, who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy, is otherwise in an outpatient status, or is otherwise on the temporary disability or retired list for a serious injury or illness. Covered Veteran - includes a person who was a member of the Armed Forces, the National Guard or Reserves and was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable, and was discharged within the five-year period before the eligible employee first takes FMLA military caregiver leave to care for the veteran who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy.Qualifying Exigency - includes the following:short-notice deployments (seven or fewer days’ notice)military events (e.g. ceremonies, briefings)childcare/school (e.g. time making arrangements on account of call to duty)care of the military member’s parent who is incapable of self-carefinancial/legal arrangements related to the call to dutycounseling related to the call to dutyrest and recuperation leave (up to five days)post-deployment activities (e.g. arrival ceremonies, briefings)additional activities if permitted by the employerIf you are planning an absence for one of the reasons listed above, including a planned surgery, if you have an unexpected absence for one of the reasons listed above, or for more information on Family Medical Leave, please contact us at Benefits@fsw.edu or by calling 239-433-6916.