Update: March 2, 2022
Staff should stay home if they are experiencing symptom(s) associated with any communicable disease. In addition, staff are to perform the following COVID-19 health check every day before leaving home.
Any ONE of the following:
The COVID-19 pandemic has made this an especially stressful time for many, especially those already impacted by mental health concerns. Help is available online, over the phone, and face-to-face if needed. Please note that Medicaid is covering temporary telehealth sessions during the state of emergency.
The Office of Human Resources is facilitating a staff commitment form to determine which individuals will return in-person, plan to retire or resign, or are unable to return to buildings due to various health-related reasons.
Health-related reasons depend on the specifics of the health issue, and whether it is the staff member’s own issue or that of a family member. After staff complete their commitment form, they will be contacted by a Human Resources staff member to discuss their individual case.
A staff member determined to be a close contact with a person with verified COVID-19 must quarantine for 14 days, with the possibility of release at 10 days under certain circumstances. Staff in quarantine must be out of school for the 10-day minimum regardless of a negative test result, while students must remain out of school for a full 14 day quarantine.
Yes. Temporary employees who work with students with Individualized Education Plans are expected to return to school buildings when students return.
Important dates regarding staff return include:
HCPSS staff must have at least 15 years of cumulative service in HCPSS to be eligible for HCPSS Retiree Benefits.
Staff who are considering retiring may use the Maryland State Retirement Checklist to guide you through the planning process.
