Wednesday, May 28 Synergy/HCPSS Connect Planned Maintenance - The vendor for Synergy has scheduled a mandatory maintenance window to complete updates on Wednesday, May 28 at 8 p.m. The window will last until all necessary updates have been successfully applied, which is anticipated to be approximately at 5 a.m. on Thursday, May 29. Users may experience times of no or sluggish response during this maintenance window. Once the work is complete, users may continue to log in as usual.
Circulars
Circular 07 - Late Openings/Early Closings
Audiences
The attached circular contains a chart that identifies details associated with late school openings and early school closings related to inclement weather and other emergencies.
Circular 06 - School Bus Accident Emergency Procedures Plan
Audiences
The attached circular identifies implementation procedures in the event of a school bus accident.
Circular 05 - Religious Observances for School Year 2022-2023
Audiences
The attached circular provides the religious observances in the Academic Calendar for SY2022-23. Please note this is a revision of Circular No. 34, in series 2021-2022.
Circular 04 - Discontinue Use of COVID-19 Cost Center
Audiences
The attached circular gives information on the discontinued use of COVID-19 cost center, effective July 1, 2022.
Circular 03 - Highlights of SY2021-22 Policies and Implementation Procedures
Audiences
The enclosed circular, with attachments, contains the following End of Year Highlights for SY2021-22 Policies and Implementation Procedures in both Alphabetical & Numerical Policy Index with an effective date of July 1, 2022.
- Policy 1050 Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Free Environment
- Policy 3030 Research in the Howard County School System
- Policy 4050 Procurement of Goods and/or Services
- Policy 4070 Fund Balance
- Policy 4100 Investment
- Policy 6060 Community Improvements to School Sites or School Facilities
- Policy 9020 Students' Rights and Responsibilities
- Policy 9260 Student Search and Seizure
Circular 02 - FY 2023 Out of County Tuition Rates
Audiences
Attached you will find information regarding SY22-23 out of county tuition rates for HCPSS.
Circular 01 - 2022-2023 Procedures for Developing Circulars
Audiences
Please find the attached instructions for SY22-23 circular procedures.
Circular 37- Policy Update; Policies 3040; 4060; 5200; 9090; 9100
Audiences
The Board of Education adopted modifications to the attached policies:
- Policy 3040 Technology Security
- Policy 4060 Medicaid Reimbursement for Health-Related Services
- Policy 5200 Student Transportation
- Policy 9090 Wellness Through Nutrition and Physical Activity
- Policy 9100 Education Programs for Pregnant and Parenting Students
Circular 36 - 2022-2023 Work Year for ESP 10- and 11-Month Employees
Audiences
The attached circular identifies the duty year for each group of employees, including paid holidays for the 2022-2023 school year, per negotiated agreement.
Circular 35 - Evaluation of Classified Employees 2021-2022
Audiences
The attached circular and attachment provides information for the evaluation of classified employees.