Frequently Asked Questions
Incentive Pay Information
Fun5 Rockstar

$500 per year for 3 yrs.
Who can earn compensation pay?
Any NBISD staff where all the following apply:
Are formally appraised by an administrator
Uses Fundamental 5 regularly with students
Creates and implements lesson plans
How do I earn the Fun5 Rockstar Badge?
Earn all 5 sections of the star by completing requirements for each section and submitting badge applications for approval by Technology and Curriculum.
You will receive an email when you have completed all sections of the star making you a Fun5 Rockstar.
Additional Certifications

$250 for 1 yr.

$250 for 1 yr.

$250 for 1 yr.

$250 for 1 yr.
Who can earn compensation pay?
Any NBISD staff where all the following apply:
Full time employee
In or out of the classroom
Any NBISD staff where all the following apply:
Are formally appraised by an administrator
Creates and implements or facilitates lesson plans
Any NBISD staff where all the following apply:
Full time employee
In or out of the classroom
Any NBISD staff where all the following apply:
Full time employee
In or out of the classroom
How do I earn the Apple Teacher, Apple Teacher Portfolio, Google Educator Level 1 and/or Google Educator Level 2 Certifications?
Complete the Apple Teacher requirements outlined on the Apple Teacher Website and submit your Apple Teacher progress report and certificate as evidence of your certification. You must complete the Apple Teacher course and quizzes outside of your normal working hours.
You will receive an email when we have viewed and approved your certificate submission.
Complete the Apple Teacher Portfolio requirements outlined on the Apple Teacher Website and submit your Apple Teacher Portfolio Progress report and certificate as evidence of your certification.
You will receive an email when we have viewed and approved your certificate submission.
Complete the Google Educator Level 1 course and quiz, then submit your certificate as evidence of your certification.You must complete the Google Educator Level 1 course and exam outside of your normal working hours.
You will receive an email when we have viewed and approved your certificate submission.
Complete the Google Educator Level 2 course and quiz, then submit your certificate as evidence of your certification. You must complete the Google Educator Level 2 course and exam outside of your normal working hours.
You will receive an email when we have viewed and approved your certificate submission.
How do I request to receive my compensation once I have earned it?
Once your submissions for Fun5 Rockstar, Apple Teacher, Apple Teacher Portfolio, Google Educator Level 1 and/or Google Educator Level 2 have been approved you will receive an email notifying you of your completion. Your Technology Integration Specialist will bring a form to you requiring your signature prior to the payout date.
When will I receive my compensation?
There are 4 different pay periods that compensation pay can be dispersed depending on when you earn your badge and sign the required paperwork. (September, December, March, and June) Compensation will be in your paycheck, paid via check or direct deposit depending on how you currently receive your pay from the business office.
*You will only receive your payment 1 time during the school year when you earn it. It is not given every month or spread out during the school year.
Payout Month | Badge Application Submitted by: | Compensation Paperwork Turned-In by: |
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September 2023 | Thursday, July 27 | Friday, August 18 |
December 2023 | Thursday, October 26 | Friday, November 17 |
March 2024 | Thursday, January 25 | Friday, February 23 |
June 2024 | Thursday, April 25 | Friday, May 17 |
Will I still receive my compensation if I leave NBISD?
In order to receive your payment you must be employed by NBISD on the day compensation is distributed.
Will I receive Professional Development hours when I complete a badge?
You will be rewarded monetary compensation in place of professional development hours for the work you put into earning each badge.
What if I want to apply for a badge that isn’t available?
All approved badges can be found on the All Apps/Programs page of the Fun5 Rockstar website. The technology team will be assessing and adding to these available badges as needed. If you have used an app and it ties in with the Fundamental 5 Framework, you may fill out this Fun5 Rockstar Badge Request Form and request that it be added. Please note that the badge request may or may not be approved.
Will I be reimbursed the Google Exam fees for Google Educator Level 1 and/or Google Educator Level 2?
The $10 Google Exam fee for level 1 and the $25 Google Exam fee for level 2 will be reimbursed when you have submitted your Google Educator Level 1 and/or Level 2 application and it has been approved. You will only be reimbursed the $10 fee and/or the $25 fee one time. If you do not pass the exam you will not be reimbursed the $10 or $25 fee.