Update as of January 15, 2021
The "COVID-19 and Reopening In-Person Learning Framework for K-12 Schools in California, 2020-2021 School Year"
guidance, released on January 14 by the California Department of Public
Health, outlines new public health directives for all public and
private schools. The guidance is intended to consolidate and update
prior state guidance and orders related to schools. The document
outlines requirements and recommendations in several areas such as face
coverings, stable groups, classroom space, school closures and testing
cadence.
The Placer County Office of Education is reviewing the
detailed 51-page document in collaboration with Placer County Public
Health, school district superintendents and charter school operators to
determine how the new gudiance may or may not impacts schools in Placer
County, which opened for in-person instruction months ago.
PCOE
student programs, state preschools and school districts in Placer County remain
open. Administrative and clerical staff will continue on the alternative AB
office schedule. Please see your supervisor for any questions regarding schedules and continue to check your PCOE email for future updates.
Placer County
Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica, school district
administrators and charter school operators remain committed in our efforts to
keeping Placer County schools open for in-person instruction while also
prioritizing the health and safety of our school communities.
Return to Workplace Facilities Plan
We're pleased to share with you the
Employee Return to Workplace Facilities Plan. This document provides guidance for operating in office workspaces at PCOE to support a safe, clean environment for employees when local conditions allow. It also outlines health and safety protocols and strategies for all PCOE employees.
PCOE Employee Expectations and Training
In general, in returning to PCOE workplace facilities, employees will be expected to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace through the the actions listed below. Training videos for each expectation area were provided through Public School Works.
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Conduct a health self-assessment daily before reporting to work. It is important to stay home from work and other activities if you are sick. Contact your supervisor and Human Resources if you are experiencing primary COVID-19 symptoms, which can be similar to the common cold such as fever (100.4 degrees or above), cough, loss of taste or smell, or difficulty breathing.
Additional Measures
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Additional community mitigation strategies. Limitations on meetings, professional development workshops, conferences, classes, events and non-essential business travel remain in place. These activities will continue on online platforms whenever possible, or will be postponed and/or cancelled. If needed, discuss your individual circumstances with your supervisor or Cabinet member.
Employee Resources
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their
employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.
These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
Managing Stress and Employee Mental Wellness
We know this can be a stressful time for you and your families. Changes to the way we work and to schools, cancellation of events and travel across our region, and the changing dynamics of COVID-19 in general. Please take care of your mental health. Be kind to one another. Check in on your friends and your co-workers.
- We will be senidng weekly Health & Wellness email newsletters to all staff during this time.
- Take advantage of the
Employee Assistance Program, which includes confidential emotional support, work-life solutions and online resources.
- There are also a variety of options through the
Placer County Network of Care.
