SAVE the DATE: Employee Appreciation Week 2023 is Coming!

Mark those calendars for our 6th annual Employee Appreciation Week (EAW) festivities happening Monday - Friday, May 1 - 5. It’s going to be an exciting time for Team Plano to celebrate.

You’ll be SERVED up several opportunities during t...

Stephanie Bouillion-Mayer Tackles Fires and Structures…and Makes History

News about Plano native Stephanie Bouillion-Mayer’s monumental success has spread nationwide. Stephanie is the first woman in Texas to become an Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response Specialist – one of three in the world. Not ...

Understand Your Benefits – Prescriptions and Prior-Authorization

Having a good health plan is of no use if you don’t understand the plan's features when it’s really important. Take time to know more about the City’s health coverage. In the meantime, let’s delve into pres...

SEED’s Green Week 2023 Festivities have YOU in Mind

Join the Sustainability and Environmental Education division (SEED) for engaging employee-ONLY activities. From Monday, April 17 to Friday, April 21, Team Plano can step away from the desk and the field to participate in GREEN WEEK 2023 – games, giveaways...

Reset Your Breath, Body and Mind in Skila’s New Movement Class

Join Skila Ramirez in-person or online for NEW sessions at the Municipal Center each Wednesday beginning April 5! In her Total Body Reset classes, you’ll stretch every muscle and leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. 

12 - 12:30 pmBuildin...

Resist Springtime Overwatering of Lawns

More sunshine with longer and warmer days triggers green things to bud and grow, but watch your water usage. Beginning Monday, April 1, you are encouraged to water lawns and landscapes only two times a week if needed through October 31. 

The Sprin...

Take in the City this Weekend

Arts & Crafts Expo Sale 

Sunday, April 2 Noon - 4 pmCarpenter Park Recreation Center6701 Coit Road 

Browse aisles of breathtaking creations by local artists at this annual sale. Admission is free, but be prepared to purchase t...

Roughly 2 Months Left to Complete Our Cyber Security Awareness Training

We are halfway through the period allowed to take the Technology Solutions training announced in January. All employees with access to government computers or databases must complete annual Cyber Security Awareness Training. This state-mandated course res...

Is it Time to Update Your Email Signature?

Make time to refresh your email signature using the City’s standardized template for all employees. Note, the signature looks very much the same for all Outlook users, except for the “years of service” area.

It’s ver...

Get a Head Start on Finding the Right Summer Camp

We’re a couple months away from the last day of the Plano ISD school year (May 26) and you should make summer camp plans! Registration is open for a wide range of fun indoor and outdoor classes, camps and activities to make summer 2023 a blast! ...

Take Care of the Ones You Love: Update Your Beneficiary Info

Designating a beneficiary for your life insurance and retirement savings accounts is critical! Ensure these benefits are paid to the person or persons you choose in the event of your death. Avoid legal disputes over money, by naming a benefits recipient o...

Get a Group Together for Plano’s Great American Cleanup

Maintaining our beautiful parks, creeks and roadways is an ongoing and tremendous job. Join or create a team to help pick up trash and debris during the Great American Cleanup! This annual community litter program impacts everyone’s environmental...

Support the Plano Police Crime Victims’ Recovery Event

Crime victims often need practical and emotional support after surviving scary criminal acts. Events like the annual “Evening of Empowerment” help to restore some sense of normalcy and hope to survivors. You can help too by giving comm...

Nab a FREE Burger, Play Games and MORE at the Liberty Block Party

Burst out of the house for Plano’s official spring-has-sprung outing for families and communities! The free Liberty Block Party on Saturday, April 8 is an event loaded with fun activities everyone loves. 

Come ready to play lawn games, eat FREE In...

Learn When to Say YES and NO to Foods during the “Eat Well” Nutrition Series

Take action to improve your nutrition by signing up for a new life-changing series, “Eat Well” Virtual Nutrition. Join Wellness Coordinator Michelle Gifford, MS, every Friday starting until April 7. Tune in for an engaging and impactfu...

Use FMLASource on the Go and Save Time

As of March 13, all Team Plano Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests are being processed by FMLASource. A ComPsych Corporation company, FMLASource specializes in reviewing, approving and tracking FMLA leave. Outsourcing this service includes Americ...

80 Days, 1,929 hours, 115,763 minutes…

This is the amount of movement 144 employees hustled with intent to achieve during the February Wellness Challenge! With over 200 signed up, 144 of you committed to performing a variety of physical activities. We commend the 101 people who moved more than...

Municipal Center Visitor Protocol Reminder

It is important to be mindful and adhere to our current visitor protocols in helping to maintain a secure environment for Team Plano. 

First Floor and Second Floor Visitors can go directly to the intended department suite and counter. These floors...

Benefits 101 – How You Can Impact Healthcare Dollars

What does a self-funded health plan mean and how does that affect City of Plano employees?

Self-Funded Health PlanThe City's self-funded health plan provides benefits to employees with our funds. When a claim is filed, the City pays the claim thro...

Take a Culinary Trip with a Taste of Plano Foodie Pass

Enjoy delectable first bites and spoonfuls of the best that the City has to offer and earn benefits along the way. Visit Plano has a FREE and limited-time Taste of Plano Foodie Pass from now through September 30. 

Rack up points for going to parti...

How Should YOU Respond to an Emergency While at Work?

All departments now have the Quick Reference Guidebook on Emergency Preparedness Procedures. The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) partnered with Plano Police, Fire/Rescue and Risk Management to develop this workforce safety resource. Better protec...

Arrange to Visit Another Rec Center While Liberty is Closed

Liberty Recreation Center will close for necessary repair work from Monday, March 27 to Monday, April 3. During this 7-day period, the facility’s services and programs will be suspended. This maintenance project includes:

• Replacing the cardio/weight room f...

Know Someone Willing to be a School Crossing Guard?

Plano needs responsible people with the time and dedication to become a school crossing guard. The City hopes to hire enough guards to station at numerous locations across Plano. This part-time position requires applicants to be:

• Physically capable of stan...

Got a “Website Blocked” Message When Searching Certain Content?

Technology Solutions will soon release a different auto-response message when attempting to open restricted content while working on the City’s network. Restricted content covers adult material pertaining to sex, violence, gambling, illegal acti...

Get the Care You Need – at the Right Time, the Right Way, the Right Place

Have you ever needed medical care, but weren’t familiar with all of the features and options of your health benefits? Medical care needs are different and choosing the best place for treatment differs. Here’s what you should remember when deciding the rig...

What is the Temporary Change in Water Disinfectant?

Monday, March 6 through Monday, April 3 is when the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will perform the annual change of the disinfectant in our water system. You may notice a slight change of smell or taste but you can: 

• Fill a pitcher ...

UPDATE on Services Previously Provided by Alight

The City of Plano retired its contract with Alight Solutions as of January 1, 2023. Low usage of Alight Solutions’ services was a contributing factor in terminating the arrangement. 

Now the majority of the City’s management of...

Consume 7 Seasonal Vegetables to Improve Heart Health

Making small changes in our diet is one way to improve heart health and reduce bad cholesterol levels. Foods higher in soluble fiber help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad”) cholesterol. Plant-based foods and vegetables are low in saturated fats...

Use Nurse Care Management When You Need it the Most

If you or your insured dependents are being overwhelmed by lots of health issues or if you’re in the hospital at a high rate, Communitas can help. This nurse care management service helps organize and determine a plan for your care!

Our Communitas team of ...

Protect Yourself from Surprise Billing – Things You NEED to Know

Consider this: If you need a medical procedure done, do your due diligence to ensure the doctor and facility are in-network. You move forward with the procedure thinking all is okay. Weeks later the bill arrives indicating you owe thousands of dollars mor...

Finding an In-Network Provider is Easy with WebTPA

When it comes to understanding the City’s health insurance plan, it’s important to know the differences between an in-network and out-of-network provider. Considering “total cost” and “your cost” are major factors to consider when selecting providers. Web...

Manage Your Volunteer Staff with Specialized VIP Training

It’s one thing to know you need some volunteer help and quite another to know how best to manage volunteers properly. To help prepare you to work with a volunteer workforce, sign up today for Volunteers in Plano (VIP) “Vitals&rdquo...

Understand How Your Pharmacy Benefits Work

When enrolled in the City’s medical plan, you automatically have prescription drug coverage through SouthernScripts, our pharmacy benefit manager. 

The annual deductible is $100 per individual or family. This is the amount of money you p...

Explore the Time-saving Apps You Need to Download Now

Make things a little easier on yourself by taking full advantage of all your healthcare benefits! If you’re on the City’s medical, dental and vision plans, or contribute to flexible spending accounts, did you know there are apps you ca...

Set a Goal to Lace Up This Year

We’ve all heard that 10,000 steps per day is the magic number to help increase longevity and quality of life. However, a recent study found 10,000 steps is actually not the magic number at all. The effect of daily steps varies significantly with age. For ...

Learn Where You Should be during a Disaster

The Department of Emergency Management is pleased to share with you its updated Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).  The plan details what roles, responsibilities and actions are to be taken during specific disasters and threats. &...

Why Preventive Care Matters Now

Don’t delay preventive screenings; the benefits outweigh the downside! 

Talk to your doctor about preparation for specific preventive screenings, what your options are, other methods or options. For example, instead of a colonoscopy, you...

Be More Aware of Unescorted Municipal Center Guests

Unauthorized people are not allowed beyond the first and second floors of the Municipal Center without visiting the Information Center (formerly the Action Center) desk first. This means only Team Plano employees and contractors with official City of Plan...

DART Extends Discount GoPass Tap Card Pilot Program through 2024

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has extended the Discount GoPass Tap Card pilot program through December 31, 2024. This program provides riders using any one of nine support assistance programs with a 50% discount on the regular price of a DART local pas...

Training & Development: Virtual Courses are Available

Human Resources offers a catalog of virtual 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. 

The offerings below are ...