SAVE THE DATE: Team Plano Holiday Luncheon

Believe it or not the Holiday Luncheon is right around the corner – Thursday, December 5. The excitement is ramping up as we plan to gather at the Plano Event Center for our annual feast and merriment.

This annual event is more than just a "free lunch...

Team Plano Challengers Beat the ICMA Time Machine

Several groups accepted the GAME ON contest when the ICMA-RC RealizeRetirement® Time Machine came to Municipal Center. The retirement-themed mobile escape room posed an 8-minute task – beat the clock and get out of the truck.

What great f...

Animal Shelter Finds Lost Pets the High-tech Way

The Plano Animal Shelter is now using Finding Rover, a new facial recognition technology. Reuniting lost pets with their owners has just gotten easier in Plano using this website. It’s also a good place to hook up with an adoptable pet near you....

10 Ways to Make Healthier Choices this Holiday

The holidays are a time to indulge, but it is possible to stay on track while enjoying the festivities. If you’re watching your weight or at your goal weight, the upcoming season may be full of temptation.

By making a plan and setting realistic e...

Perils and Pleasures of Turkey Frying and FOG Disposal

Many households engage in turkey frying at Thanksgiving time in the quest to serve a moister fowl to the family. But how many of you actually know the proper and safe way for a turkey to meet hot oil? As with everything, there is a right way and a wrong w...

Employee Discounts Help Make the Season Bright

Regular checks of the Employee Discount page on TeamPlano.us could mean deep savings on a variety of services and entertainment. If you’re looking to pay less for daycare, auto repairs, DART passes, dental work or pet boarding, then always consi...

Find Dazzling Holiday Gifts at the Plano Christmas Market

The Plano Christmas Market opens its doors to a shopper’s paradise on Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24. Satisfy your ONE real wish to find incredible gifts for everyone on your list with a trip to Carpenter Park Recreation Center and expl...

Give to the Christmas Cops Toy and Food Drive

Plano Police Association (PPA) Christmas Cops serves needy families in our community and they need your help! Your donations of food, NEW toys and coats, plus a variety of other items will make a huge impact on many lives this holiday season. See this fly...

Veterans Day in Plano…A Hero’s Snapshot

If you ever wondered what the face of a hero looks like, TeamPlano offers memorable glimpses of faces that fit the bill. In observance of Veterans Day 2019, let’s recognize the men and women who serve in the military (past and present) &ndas...

Chiancone Named Finalist for NTX Technology Leader Award

Plano’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) Chris Chiancone gets the nod from Dallas CIO Leadership Association. It’s a tremendous accomplishment to gain recognition in your profession, especially in technology. Congratulations to Chris fo...

Adopt a Senior Pet and See that Love is Ageless

November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month. The Plano Animal Shelter says let an older dog teach you some new tricks. Debbie New of Animal Services designed a charming Municipal Center lobby display to showcase some of the senior cats and dogs currentl...

Get Your Application in for a UT Dallas Graduate Certificate

Punch up your resume with a Graduate Certificate in Local Government from the University of Texas at Dallas. If you’ve worked here for at least two years and have longed to broaden your public administration knowledge, now is the time to &ld...

Team Plano Takes All Hallows' Eve Holiday Serious

The Addams Family aren’t the only ones who can be creepy and kooky. Halloween 2019 for many Team Plano employees was “all together ooky.”

The folks at Fire Administration (Fire-Rescue Station #1) gave us total immersion into t...

Find New Homes for Your Clutter. Visit Texas Recycles Day

Unused treasures taking up too much space in your home or storage unit? Bring all unused items to Texas Recycles Day on Saturday, November 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Chase Oaks Church parking lot, 281 Legacy Drive. Donate everything you no longer...

Volunteers in Plano Supervisor Receives National Award

Cheers to Volunteers in Plano (VIP) Resources Supervisor Corina Sadler on earning her first national award! The Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement honored her with their Emerging Leader Award.

Corina was recognized for exceptional leadership an...

Thank You...Peanut Butter Drive Exceeds Goal Yet Again!

Results of the Plano's internal contest for FAVORITE peanut butter and the final tally of 2019 donations is in! During this year's Collin County Peanut Butter Drive, TeamPlano was asked to give generously AND to vote on their butter-of-choice too.

In the v...

Text to 9-1-1 is now Available in Plano

Public Safety Communications Director Susan Carr shared news with Council that Text to 9-1-1 is now active in Plano during the October 28 meeting.

The Text to 9-1-1 service makes it possible for the hearing impaired to have the same access to 9-1-1 emergen...

Winter Watering in Effect as of November 1

Lower temperatures in North Texas generally mean it’s time to reduce outdoor watering to once a week. As of November 1, Plano’s Winter Watering Guidelines go into effect for residents. Once-a-week watering is a proactive way to &ld...

Library News: A Brief Closure is in Schimelpfenig’s Future

Schimelpfenig Library closes temporarily (November 4-16) for installation of carpeting and new furniture. While book drops are closed during this time, events scheduled in the program room are available as planned.

Between November 4 and November 6, all pr...

Simplify Saving for the Future with the City’s 457 Plan

When you’re already counting pennies, ever wonder how to find the money to save for retirement? An easy way to increase your financial portfolio is to funnel new pay raises into the City of Plano’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

No dou...

TECH ALERT: Only 8 Computer Refresh Training Class Left

The next Computer Refresh training is November 4 in the Technology Services Building’s Training Room. If you’re scheduled for computer replacement soon, please take advantage of these helpful classes. The Computer Refresh Project has b...

Money Matters: FSA Cash, Use It or Lose It

Don’t be one of the sad numbers of people who throw away Flexible Spending Account (FSA) dollars each year.

Here’s a health account reminder…

If you have a flexible spending account in 2019, now is the time to review your balance. You should know if you hav...

20/20 Vision(ary) is S.E.R.V.E.’s Next Value

During recent months we focused on “Respectful” – treating all people and opinions with dignity and courtesy. Our new I SEE U SERVE peer-to-peer recognition program is a great example of this value. The campaign to promote Te...

Pairing Plano CARES Resources + Volunteers = Safer Homes

Neighbors helping neighbors is at the heart of the current Municipal Center lobby display. Plano Code Abatement by Residents Engaged in Service (CARES) is the program linking City materials with helpful volunteers to assist homeowners in need.

Kala Krishna...

Prices Will Increase on Vending Machines at City Sites

Prepare to pay a little more to enjoy those crunchy Cheetos and fizzy Diet Cokes. The snack and beverage machines found in City facilities belong to a local vending company. The Purchasing department was recently notified of an across-the-board price incr...

Let Shanté Akafia Show You How “I SEE U SERVE” Works

By now you’ve seen the I SEE U Serve Cards in breakrooms and other common areas. But you may need some clarity on how to say “thanks, I saw you serve” using these cards. Watch as Human Resources Director Shanté Akafia made one Team Plano member’s day:

Have...

Computer Refresh Survey-takers Can Win BIG PRIZES

Seize the opportunity to put your hands in the Computer Refresh treasure box. A wonderful cache of Team Plano prizes await some lucky people who complete either of these two surveys:

• Computer Refresh Project (CRP) Deployment Survey
• Computer Refresh Project ...

Place the Benefits Guide in the Palm of Your Hand

The truth is, benefits info is rarely handy when and where we need it. Many of us skim through brochures once every year and file it away, never to be seen again. Sometimes it’s difficult to find information without flipping or scrolling through many page...

“Sharing is Caring” with Team Plano Social Recruiting

Who likes to share? Were we taught as kids to give a portion of what we had because “sharing is caring?” Popeye fans may recall “I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today”…guess that’s s...

One Voice Committee Helps Spread the Word

There’s an old saying, “communication is key.” True enough for all manner of human connections – on and off the job. Sharing information involves knowing the WHAT and the WHY in order to “effectively&r...

Will the Real Jordan White Please Stand Up!

The Human Resources Benefits team wants to introduce you to Jordan White, our Personal Health Pro.

Many of you have used Alight’s Compass Healthcare as a trusted resource when making important medical decisions. Their expert answers complex healt...

Buy PlanoCRX Meds with REVISED Order Form

Beginning January 1, the City will have a new mail order drug program available for all eligible employees, retirees and their dependents. The new cost saving program, PlanoCRX, can be used for brand name prescriptions.

PlanoCRX is a voluntary&...

Animal Shelter Finds Lost Pets the High-tech Way

The Plano Animal Shelter is now using Finding Rover, a new facial recognition technology. Reuniting lost pets with their owners has just gotten easier in Plano using this website. It’s also a good place to hook up with an adoptable pet near you.

Every dog ...

Find Dazzling Holiday Gifts at the Plano Christmas Market

The Plano Christmas Market opens its doors to a shopper’s paradise on Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24. Satisfy your ONE real wish to find incredible gifts for everyone on your list with a trip to Carpenter Park Recreation Center and explore a worl...

Leave Thanksgiving Cooking to the Sam Johnson Center

Make your way to the Sam Johnson Center (SJC) for a delicious Thanksgiving Lunch on Friday, November 22. It’s time you let somebody serve you for a change.

The Plano Event Center is catering the food. Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. and includes turkey, dressin...

Handle the Road Better with an AARP Driver Safety Class

Plano Parks and Recreation is offering a course to make you better on the highway. Taking this AARP Driver Safety Class on Tuesday, November 19 can also get you a DISCOUNT on insurance!

You must bring your AARP membership card to class. Pay $4 now for faci...

Enjoy the Plano Community Band’s LIFE: OUTLOUD Concert

This weekend is the perfect time to take-in the musical stylings of our Plano Community Band. Join them on Sunday, November 17 at the Eisemann Center for a FREE show to “beat the band!”

Latin Grammy award-winner Nestor Torres performs w...

Say No to Opioids and Yes to Options

Pain management today in the face of the opioid epidemic is a concern to countless sufferers. In one of Texas Health’s weekly podcasts, host Scott Sams talks with Dr. Adeel Haq about the issue. Dr. Haq is an ABMS board-certified, fellowship-trai...

NEWS ALERT: Social Security Spousal Benefits

How much are Social Security spousal benefits?

The amount of a Social Security spousal benefit depends on the primary earner's work record. Specifically, a spousal benefit can be as much as half of the higher-earning spouse's Social Security benefit at the...

65+, MEDICARE Open Enrollment Deadline is December 7

The Medicare Open Enrollment period ends Friday, December 7 this year. During the annual enrollment period (AEP) you can make changes to various aspects of your coverage. If Medicare eligible (65+ years):

• You can switch from Original Medicare to Medicare A...

Find New Homes for Your Clutter. Visit Texas Recycles Day

Unused treasures taking up too much space in your home or storage unit? Bring all unused items to Texas Recycles Day on Saturday, November 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Chase Oaks Church parking lot, 281 Legacy Drive. Donate everything you no longer...

Give to the Christmas Cops Toy and Food Drive

Plano Police Association (PPA) Christmas Cops serves needy families in our community and they need your help! Your donations of food, NEW toys and coats, plus a variety of other items will make a huge impact on many lives this holiday season. See this fly...

Veterans Day in Plano…A Hero’s Snapshot

If you ever wondered what the face of a hero looks like, TeamPlano offers memorable glimpses of faces that fit the bill. In observance of Veterans Day 2019, let’s recognize the men and women who serve in the military (past and present) &ndas...

Adopt a Senior Pet and See that Love is Ageless

November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month. The Plano Animal Shelter says let an older dog teach you some new tricks. Debbie New of Animal Services designed a charming Municipal Center lobby display to showcase some of the senior cats and dogs currentl...

Thank You...Peanut Butter Drive Exceeds Goal Yet Again!

Results of the Plano's internal contest for FAVORITE peanut butter and the final tally of 2019 donations is in! During this year's Collin County Peanut Butter Drive, TeamPlano was asked to give generously AND to vote on their butter-of-choice too.

In the v...

Pet Obesity: Health Risks and Weight Loss Tips

Who doesn't love a pudgy puppy belly or a lapful of purring kitten? But if that cute pudginess travels to adulthood or that cat begins overflowing your lap, it could spell danger for your pet. Dog and cat obesity is a growing problem in the United States ...

Winter Watering in Effect as of November 1

Lower temperatures in North Texas generally mean it’s time to reduce outdoor watering to once a week. As of November 1, Plano’s Winter Watering Guidelines go into effect for residents. Once-a-week watering is a proactive way to “conserve and protect” the ...

Text to 9-1-1 is now Available in Plano

Public Safety Communications Director Susan Carr shared news with Council that Text to 9-1-1 is now active in Plano during the October 28 meeting.

The Text to 9-1-1 service makes it possible for the hearing impaired to have the same access to 9-1-1 emergen...

Library News: A Brief Closure is in Schimelpfenig’s Future

Schimelpfenig Library closes temporarily (November 4-16) for installation of carpeting and new furniture. While book drops are closed during this time, events scheduled in the program room are available as planned.

Between November 4 and November 6, all pr...

Guard Against Hearing Loss: 10 Prevention Tips

From your favorite song to the voice of your child or grandchild, hearing the world around you is important. Yet 15% of adults in the U.S. have trouble hearing. The good news? You can take steps to protect and prevent hearing loss. Here are some lifestyle...

Aging? Find Humor in the Checklist of Changes that Occur in the Body

A wide range of changes happen in the body to different degrees as we age. These changes are not necessarily indicative of an underlying disease, but they can be distressing. Even though the aging process cannot be stopped, being aware of these changes an...

What are Important Safety Measures for the Elderly?

General safety measures at home and away are highly encouraged for older individuals and their family. Falls and injuries, confusion, following medical instructions, along with future health and financial planning are among the concerns.

Simple home safety...

Medicare NEWS: Donut Hole Closing by 2020

In addition to Medicare Supplement Plan F and Plan C going away, the Medicare Part D Donut Hole is closing. The percentage you’ll pay in the coverage Gap decreases as the Donut Hole closes. If you’re in the Donut Hole, you get a discou...

Public Records Request Process Changes

Your City of Plano open record requests are going to be a lot easier starting Sunday, Sept. 2. The two biggest improvements are:

• openrecords@plano.gov is the only email address to send requests
• Faxes are no longer accepted

The process for requesting public r...

Know Some of the Routine Medical Tests for Seniors

A wide range of screening and preventive measures are recommended for people over the age of 65. These guidelines, based on extensive clinical data, come from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Consi...

Energize Your Senses with a Sam Johnson Center Membership

Every day’s schedule is a blast of fun, helpful and stimulating classes, trips and special events. Take a quick look at the Sam Johnson Recreation Center (SJC) newsletter TRENDSETTER to confirm you are missing out on so many experiences in Plano...

Updating Beneficiary Designations: Why It's So Important

How long has it been since you updated your beneficiary list? When you sign up for TMRS, life insurance, ICMA-RC or any other bank or investment account, you are required to list a beneficiary to receive the proceeds should you pass away. Oftentimes, peop...

Are Student Loans a Problem for Someone You Know?

You may know of someone who needs help paying off big student loans long after they’ve graduated from college. If so, tell them about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to help relieve the drain on their bank accounts. Individuals must first find...

Improve Your Quality of Life through WCOA

The Wellness Center for Older Adults (WCOA) offers a variety of services and programs to seniors and caregivers. Located in the Sam Johnson Recreation Center, 401 16th Street, this nonprofit organization is dedicated to helping you achieve your highest le...

Mandatory Training for 2019 Focuses on “ETHICS”

All Team Plano employees are required to participate in mandatory training each fiscal year. The subject matter of the training changes every year. As a requirement for 2019, you will need to complete the SkillSoft course “Business Ethics” by January 31, ...

Training & Development

The Human Resources department offers an extensive catalog of training opportunities for all job types and levels. Refer questions to Senior Training Coordinators Tony Beasley or Debbie Speed at 972-941-7339 and 972-941-7217, respectively. Here are some o...