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CIBOLO IS GOING FOR THE GOLD. WATCH HOW OUR CITY IS GROWING, INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE, STRENGTHENING PUBLIC SAFETY, AND SUPPORTING BUSINESSES, ALL WHILE CELEBRATING 60 YEARS AS A COMMUNITY.

HOSTED ANNUALLY BY THE CHAMBER, THE STATE OF THE CITIES LUNCHEON PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO HIGHLIGHT KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND MAJOR PROJECTS FROM THE PAST YEAR WHILE SHARING A FORWARD-LOOKING VISION FOR CONTINUED GROWTH AND COLLABORATION ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES.

UPDATES TO INFORMATION SERVICES

As Information Services continues aligning responsibilities across the Department, we’re recognizing two role designations within the IT team

Jacobo Padilla is stepping into the Network Administrator role and will continue leading work related to the City’s network infrastructure, connectivity, communications systems, and network security.

Chris Martinez is stepping into the Systems Administrator role and will continue leading our server infrastructure, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 environment, backups, and overall system availability

Both Jacobo and Chris have already been supporting these areas, so this update mainly helps clarify responsibilities and better positions IT to execute our five-year strategic plan moving forward. Day-to-day support and services will remain the same.

Please join us in thanking them for their continued support and commitment to serving the City and our teams.

ThankYouCSOandCourt!

THIS YEAR, PPD WILL BE CELEBRATING ONE DEPARTMENT EACH MONTH. IN FEBRUARY, WE RECOGNIZED THE CITY SECRETARY’S OFFICE AND MUNICIPAL COURT FOR ALL OF THEIR HARD WORK. THANK YOU!

GREENBELT COHORT 2 IS UNDERWAY

CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT GREEN BELT TRAININGCOHORT #2, FACILITATED BY DUSTIN MORRIS, IS A PROCESS IMPROVEMENT APPROACH THAT USES A COLLABORATIVE TEAM EFFORT TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE BY SYSTEMATICALLY REMOVING OPERATIONAL WASTE AND REDUCING PROCESS VARIATION. THE CLASS TOOK PLACE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 AND PARTICIPANTS WILL BE WORKING ON THEIR PROCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THROUGH THE NEXT FEW MONTHS.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING: NICK RUSSO, ELIZABETH TAPLIN, YOLANDA AVILA, MONICA MARTIN, LEILI SAMUELSON, KAYLA CASTILLO, DEBRA HOGAN, LUKE AGESEN, NATALIE SANTOS, ISAAC CURTIS, SAIF AL HADDAD, EDDIE GONZALES, ANDREW GONSOLIN, JACOBO PADILLA, LEIGH ANN ROGERS

SUMMER FAN DRIVE: MAR 1- APR 30

GVEC is partnering with Cibolo and Schertz Fire & Police Departments to collect fans to help families stay cool this summer. You can get involved by donating a new fan to any drop off location including the Cibolo Fire and Police stations.

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HRUPDATES

YMCA Membership Fee Increase:

Employees who participate in the City’s YMCA benefit at the Family Tier will see a change to their benefit, effective March 2026. Membership includes citywide and nationwide access (at participating Y’s). All members can also take advantage of YMCA360, the virtual platform offering 1,500+ on-demand and live classes.

Express Evaluations Recognitions:

Have a team member or coworker who has gone above and beyond? You can now recognize them in Express Evaluations! See here How To Give Recognition- Express Evaluations

PaidParentalLeavePolicy

The City offers two weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible fulltime employees who have completed one year of service, providing dedicated time to bond with a new child after birth, adoption, or foster placement. This benefit reflects the City’s commitment to supporting employees through significant life events while maintaining continuity of leave and benefits in accordance with this policy. For employees ready to use paid parental leave, the policy requires, when possible, advance notice to the employee’s supervisor to ensure a smooth transition. To begin the process, employees should complete the Paid Parental Leave Request Form (Appendix I) to access this benefit.

webinars

AWP WEBINAR:

POSITIVEPSYCHOLOGYINTHEWORKPLACE

MARCH 11, 3 P.M.

MARCH 19, 11 A.M.

JOIN ALLIANCE WORK PARTNERS ONE AFTERNOON A MONTH FOR A COMPLIMENTARY 60-MINUTE WEBINAR TRAINING. RESERVE YOUR SEAT ONLINE THROUGH THEIR REGISTRATION LINK, DISTRIBUTED VIA EMAIL WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF EACH WEBINAR.

BE SURE TO ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT WITH AWP TO RECEIVE THE REGISTRATION LINK! IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ACTIVATING YOUR ACCOUNT, CONTACT HRSERVICES@CIBOLOTX.GOV OR STOP BY THE HR OFFICE.

Benefits

Alliance Work Partners EAP Reminder

When accessing your EAP benefits:

All employees and family members must contact AWP Intake and Referrals first before scheduling counseling, legal, or financial services. Intake will complete a brief assessment and connect them with an in network provider.

If services are scheduled without first contacting Intake, or if a provider is selected outside of AWP’s network, those sessions cannot be reimbursed. In those cases, the employee would be financially responsible for services received prior to completing the intake and referral process.

AWP is seeing an increase in situations where individuals schedule directly with a provider or are referred through their health insurance and then later request reimbursement through the EAP. Unfortunately, AWP is not able to retroactively authorize or reimburse those sessions.

To avoid confusion, AWP recommends: Always call Intake first

Use the registration code only to create an account, not as authorization for services

Wait to be referred by AWP before scheduling appointments

health&wellness

March Is National Nutrition Month

According to HUB Wellness, adults who have healthy eating patterns live longer and are at lower risk of developing serious health problems, like heart disease and diabetes.They also enjoy higher energy levels and greater mental well-being. If those sound like good reasons for you to examine your own eating patterns, read on for recommendations on how to shift your diet and reap the benefits of improved health.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Recommends:

Consuming Nutrient-Dense Foods: You should meet most of your nutrition needs with foods that contain high levels of protein, complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, like fruits, vegetables, eggs, lean meats, poultry and whole grains.

Limiting Processed Foods: These are foods that are high in added sugar, salt and unhealthy fats. Sodas, white breads and cookies are great examples of processed foods.

Focusing on Small Changes: You don’t have to overhaul your diet overnight. Start by making small changes that you can stick with and build on them until you’re happy with your eating habits.

Looking to improve your eating patterns? Check out these resources: BRING ON THE FRUITS AND VEGGIES!

CHOOSE YOUR PLATE FOR HEALTHY EATING

SIMPLE PORTION CONTROL

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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni is a quick, engaging read that clearly explains why trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability, and results matter in every workplace. For City of Cibolo employees, these principles are especially powerful because strong collaboration and clear communication directly improve service to our community and make cross-department work smoother and more effective. You’ll walk away with practical tools to strengthen relationships, reduce workplace frustration, and feel more confident contributing to a team that truly makes a difference.

The Lending Library is available for Team Cibolo! Located at the City Hall Annex (in the PPD hallway)

Stop by, check out a book, and continue your journey of growth and learning, just be sure to return your book within three weeks of the checkout date! SCAN TO CHECK OUT/IN BOOKS

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A little over half of Team Cibolo have reviewed and signed off on the new employee handbook which was approved by City Council on December 9 , 2025 and effective January 5 2026! th th

The handbook serves as a helpful guide to workplace policies and practices, providing clarity, consistency, and a foundation for a positive and successful work environment. To keep the handbook relevant and responsive, it will be reviewed at least every two years and updated as needed to grow alongside our city and the employees who make it thrive. To review individual policies, please visit “Employee Handbook” in the HR Portal and please log into https://workforcenow.adp.com to review the new policies as soon as possible.

RESIDENTIAL SMOKE DETECTOR PROGRAM

DidyouknowthattheCiboloFireDepartmentpartnerswiththeAmericanRed CrosstooffertheResidentialSmokeDetectorProgram?Thispartnershipallowsus toprovideCiboloresidentswithfree,long-lifesmokedetectors.Alongwiththe long-lifesmokealarm,optionsincludeavisualwarningdeviceandabedshaker alarmbasedonhouseholdneeds.

PleasecontacttheCiboloFireDepartmentatfdinfo@cibolotx.govtoscheduleyour freesmokedetectorinstallationorforadditionalinformation,includinghavingyour homeevaluatedforproperplacement,positioning,lifespan,oranythingelsethat maybeofconcerntoyou.

GALLUP:ATWORK,MYOPINIONSSEEMTOCOUNT.

The goal of this question is to measure whether employees feel heard and valued for their ideas and input. It reflects a culture where people are encouraged to speak up, share perspectives, and contribute to decisions When opinions count, employees are more engaged and invested in their work

Quick Connect Conversation

A Quick Connect is a one- to 10-minute conversation to stay connected with employees and their short-term work.

Questions to Ask What are you focusing on? How is your current project going?

Are there areas in your work where you are ineffective? How could we make improvements in these areas? Who needs to hear your ideas?

Sharpen Your Approach Thank team members for their ideas and suggestions Listen for any unresolved issues and decide how best to address them Look for opportunities to encourage your team members to voice their ideas, concerns and opinions.

��Challenge- Ask & Listen: Leaders, ask at least one team member for feedback or input on a decision.

Team Check-In Conversation

A team Check-In is a 10- to 30-minute conversation to discuss team successes and current needs while still keeping a focus on the team’s future work

Questions to Ask What suggestions or changes would you recommend to improve our team’s productivity?

What changes could we make to be more efficient as a team?

Do you have any ideas or suggestions for improving the quality of service our team provides to customers and internal partners?

Sharpen Your Approach Thank team members for their ideas and suggestions Listen for ideas you could implement

BRING ON THE FRUITS AND VEGGIES!

Research has shown thatpeople whoregularly eat lotsof fruitsand vegetables get awide variety of significant health benefits from doing so, including a reduced risk of certain cancers, heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes They are also great for digestive health, prevention of kidney stones, keeping your eyes healthy, and even helping you reach or maintain a healthy weight.

Here are a few examples of key nutrients found in many fruits and vegetables See what those nutrients can do for you, and what you should eat to enjoy the benefits:

Nutrient

Why It Matters

Diets rich in dietary fiber have been shown to have a number of beneficial effects including decreased risk of coronary artery disease

Diets rich in potassium may help to maintain a healthy blood pressure.

Vitamin A keeps eyes and skin healthy and helps to protect against infections.

Where to Get It

Excellent vegetable sources:

Navy beans, kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, lima beans, white beans, soybeans, split peas, chick peas, black eyed peas, lentils, artichokes

Good fruit and vegetable sources: Bananas, sweet potatoes, tomato paste, tomato puree, beet greens, white potatoes, white beans, lima beans, cooked greens, carrot juice, prune juice

Excellent fruit and vegetable sources:

Sweet potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, spinach, turnip greens, mustard greens, kale, collard greens, winter squash, cantaloupe, red peppers, Chinese cabbage

Excellent fruit and vegetable sources:

Vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds and keep teeth and gums healthy.

Red and green peppers, kiwi, strawberries, sweet potatoes, kale, cantaloupe, broccoli, pineapple, Brussels sprouts, oranges, mangoes, tomato juice, cauliflower

Many nutritional experts recommend that people consume at least five different kinds of vegetables and two kinds of fruits each day How much you need depends on your age, gender and activity level

CHOOSE YOUR PLATE FOR HEALTHY EATING

Eating well by getting enough fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low or non-fat dairy products, and the right amount of protein is great for your long-term health Poor eating habits and physical activity causes high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes

The USDA has come up with a method called “ChooseMyPlate” This method can help you choose appropriate portion sizes and make sure that you get enough nutrients from fruits and vegetables

Make half of your plate fruits and vegetables. Eating enough fruits and vegetables is a great way to get a lot of nutrition for few calories. They can reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease and maybe even certain types of cancer.

Make half your grains whole Whole grains include the entire grain seed, which means that they also include the most nutrients and fiber They provide your body with iron, magnesium, selenium, and B vitamins Refined grains have been processed to remove the seed Even if they have been “enriched” they still do not contain fiber or as many nutrients as your body truly needs

Milk and milk products (and comparable milk substitutes) provide many essential nutrients, including calcium, potassium, and vitamin D. Calcium and vitamin D are associated with stronger bones and teeth. The USDA recommends switching to 1% or fat free milk and low and non-fat yogurts and cheeses.

Protein is an essential nutrient for your body, and can be found in a whole variety of food sources such as seafood, meat, poultry, eggs, beans, peas, soy products, nuts, and seeds A little goes a long way with the protein group Most women only need about 5 ounces of protein and most men need only about 6 ounces of protein a day