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 28 - Policy Updates
The policies in this circular have been updated to align with Policy 2020 Policy Development and Adoption. A "Reviewed" date
has been added to the History section to reflect that the policies and implementation procedures were examined by the Superintendent's
Standing Policy Committee.
Circular 27 - Policy Update
Modifications on each policy and/or implementation procedures are contained in this circular.
These modifications were effective on August 14, 2014.
Circular 26 - Guidelines for Food & Beverages Made Available to Students
This circular explains the guidelines for all food and beverages made available to students during the school day.
Circular 18 - Vending Machines
This circular includes guidelines for vending machines in schools. Vending machine sales of snacks and beverages are
permitted at the high school level only.
Circular 25 - Procedures for Transporting Students
This circular contains important information regarding the transportation of students.
Circular 24 - Release of Information/Accessibility to Schools-Potential Liability or Existing Liability Claims
This circular provides procedures to be followed when someone is injured on school property or at a school sponsored event.
Circular 23 - Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
This circular addresses procedures and exposure control plan, exposure incident response, and mandated follow up are provided to eliminate or minimize exposures to bloodborne pathogens in accordance with the CDC, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030, “Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens” and Maryland State School Health Services Guidelines. These procedures are to be followed in the event of exposure to an employee, volunteer, or intern.
Circular 22 - Balloons
This circular addresses the fact that balloon launches are prohibited in the HCPSS.
Circular 21 - Storage of Materials
This circular describes regulations regarding storage of materials in all HCPSS buildings.
Circular 20 - Products and Health/Environmental Issues
This circular addresses important issues that will assist in maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for all.