Frequently Asked Questions

Incentive Pay Information

Fun5 Rockstar

Additional Certifications

$500 per year for 3 yrs.

$250 for 1 yr.

$250 for 1 yr.

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

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 Fun5 Rockstar Badge, Apple Teacher and/or Google Educator Level 1 Certifications?

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. At that time, you will receive a form to fill out and return to receive your compensation.

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. At that time, you will receive a form to fill out and return to receive your compensation.

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. At that time, you will receive a form to fill out and return to receive your compensation.

How do I request to receive my compensation once I have earned it?

Once you have become a Fun5 Rockstar, Apple Teacher, and/or Google Educator Level 1, you will receive a form via email to fill out. This will need to be filled out and returned to technology by the date indicated in your email.

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 turn in your form. (December, March, June, and September) Compensation will be 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:
December 2022 Thursday, October 27 Friday, November 18
March 2023 Thursday, January 26 Friday, February 24
June 2023 Thursday, April 27 Friday, May 19
September 2023 Thursday, July 27 Friday, August 25

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 $10 Google Exam fee? 

The $10 Google Exam fee will be reimbursed when you have submitted your Google Educator Level 1 application and been approved. You will only be reimbursed the $10 fee one time. If you do not pass the exam you will not be reimbursed the $10 fee.