Update: May 27, 2021

Effective May 20, fully vaccinated HCPSS staff in non-school facilities were permitted to remove their masks in personal spaces, such as offices or cubicles. Masks are still to be worn in public spaces, including hallways, restrooms, conference spaces, and the Boardroom Cafe or when interacting with members of the public. All staff, students and visitors must continue to adhere to mask guidelines and social distancing requirements while in school buildings, except while eating or drinking. 

Update: May 27, 2021

In alignment with the Central Office Reoccupation Plan and the Return to the Workplace Health and Safety Guide, Central Office staff must follow the procedures below when requesting technology support. 

There are several reasons for the decision to bring staff back a week prior to students. The week will provide the opportunity for staff to set up their classrooms, receive support for technology challenges upon returning to the building, and become accustomed with new signage around the building so they may be able to properly direct students upon their return.

Additionally, the time will allow staff to become familiar with the measures in place to adhere to the CDC's guidelines around health and safety and ask questions or raise concerns they have.

Staff should work with their school administrators/supervisors to determine the necessary technologies needed to perform work duties.

A staff member may be eligible for child rearing leave, depending on the situation.

In addition, a number of community resources are available for staff and parents seeking childcare:

The HCPSS Return to the Workplace Health and Safety Guide is available online. It is updated as needed.

Plexiglass dividers have been installed in areas of schools and offices where staff members work in close proximity to each other, and desks were rearranged as needed to ensure social distancing. Custodial staff will clean and disinfect high traffic areas and restrooms frequently used during the day.

Staff who are planning to retire are encouraged to begin the appropriate paperwork as soon as possible. The Office of Human Resources will work to process paperwork as quickly and efficiently as possible. If paperwork is not received in a timely manner, HCPSS cannot guarantee your retirement will be processed in time to retire March 1.

Impacted staff should share your concerns and questions with your supervisor who can work with other applicable staff to develop a schedule and/or make additional arrangements.