Monday, September 8 - Synergy/HCPSS Connect Planned Maintenance - Planned maintenance has been scheduled for Monday, September 8 from 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. During this window there may be times users attempting to access the system will be presented with the Edupoint Maintenance message and a login error for Hoonuit. Once the work is complete, users may log in as usual.
Circulars
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.
Circular 23 - Policy Update
On September 3, 2015, the Superintendent provided to the Board modified implementation procedures to Policy 6080 Sustainability and Policy 10020 Use of School Facilities. Please see attachments.
Circular 22 - Procurement Procedures FY16
All Employees of the Howard County Public School System are entrusted with the responsibility of expending funds on behalf of the Board of Education and have a fiduciary responsibility to follow the rules and guidelines promulgated by the Purchasing Office.
Circular 21 - Animals on School System Property
Animals in schools or offices, leashed or not, present safety, environmental, and liability issues.
Circular 20 - Storage of Materials
Building Services and emergency personnel must have unobstructed access to inspect and maintain equipment.
Circular 19 - Balloons
Balloon launches and other activities that result in the release of helium-filled balloons into the atmosphere are prohibited in the HCPSS.
Circular 18 - Release of Information/Accessibility to Schools - Potential Liability or Existing Liability Claims
The release of information when someone is injured on school property or at a school sponsored event can present the possibility of liability to the school system.