Tuesday, November 26 Synergy/HCPSS Connect Planned Maintenance - The vendor for Synergy has scheduled a mandatory maintenance window to complete updates on Tuesday, November 26 at 9 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 Wednesday, November 27. 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 32 - Policy 8030 UPDATE November 5, 2015
On November 5, 2015, the Superintendent provided to the Board modified implementation procedures to
Policy 8030 Graduation Requirements.
Circular 31 - Copyright Laws November 12, 2015
Copyright laws govern duplication for educational purposes of printed matter, videotapes and computer software.
Circular 30 - Vending Machines
All school vending machines must include only items that meet the Institute of Medicine Tier Two Standards.
Circular 29 - Guidelines for Foods & Beverages Made Available to Students
The Board of Education recognizes that good health fosters student attendance and education.
Circular 28 - December Substitute Usage
Professional Development activities requiring substitutes should not be scheduled during the month of December.
Circular 27 - Evaluation of Classified Employees
There are two evaluations for classified employees.
Circular 24 REVISED - Policy Update
On September 17, 2015, a modification to Policy 9090 Wellness Through Nutrition and Physical Activity was approved by the Board of Education.
Circular 26 REVISED - Selecting and Evaluating Digital Tools and Third Party Services
All Howard County Public School System staff are encouraged to integrate authorized digital tools into instructional content areas.
Circular 8 REVISED - Guidelines for Energy Conservation
This is a revised circular. Please review as we again ask for your collective support of our energy management effort.
Circular 25 - Professional Learning Day, November 23, 2015
The mandatory countywide Professional Learning Day for HIGH SCHOOLS ONLY has been scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2015.