Sunday, August 2 - Synergy/Hoonuit//HCPSS Connect Planned Maintenance - Planned maintenance has been scheduled for Sunday, August 2 from 10 a.m.- 6 p.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; Synergy will default to the new 2026-2027 school year.

Monday, August 3 - Hoonuit Maintenance - Hoonuit will not be accessible on Monday, August 3 and Tuesday, August 4. During this window the system will not load. Once the work is complete, users may log in as usual; Hoonuit will default to the new 2026-2027 school year. Questions can be directed to TechSupport@hcpss.org

Secure Act 2.0 will affect 403(b) contribution limits beginning 1/1/2026

Beginning 1/1/2026 under Secure Act 2.0, new IRS rules will impact all HCPSS 403(b) plans.  All 403(b) plans will be required to offer a post-tax Roth account.  Additionally, there are changes to the catch-up provision for employees age 50 and older.  

The new catch-up provision will be as follows:

  • Individuals ages 50-59 can contribute an additional $7,500 annually in catch-up
  • Individuals ages 60-63 can contribute an additional $11,250 annually in catch-up
  • Individuals ages 64+ can contribute an additional $7,500 annually in catch-up

Individuals earning $145,000 or more must make any elected catch-up contributions to their Roth (post-tax) account.

More information will be provided in upcoming weeks and during Open Enrollment.  Workday will be configured to ensure that employees do not exceed their maximum allowable contributions.

The Benefits Office will implement a blackout period for changes to 403(b) contributions during the month of December 2025 to ensure Secure 2.0 limits are accurately reflected for 2026.