Inclement weather staff guidelines for Phase 1 of 2020-21 school year. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has inclement weather procedures in place for Phase 1 – virtual learning for all students – for the 2020-21 school year. A new code, Code V, has been added to the procedures. Inclement weather announcements include procedures for both students and CCPS staff.
Inclement weather announcements are posted at ccboe.com and CCPS social media, sent to staff by email, and recorded on the 24-hour information line at 301-934-7410/301-932-6656. Staff can opt-in for text message updates by texting Y or YES to 67587 (mobile number must be on file with Human Resources).
The following are procedures as of Feb. 10, 2021, and how they affect CCPS staff. Staff weather codes may be updated once CCPS begins Phase 2.
Code |
Instruction |
Meal Service |
Description |
Virtual Instruction, Code V: |
Virtual instruction starts on time for students and teachers. |
No |
CCPS buildings and offices are closed.
|
Virtual instruction |
Virtual instruction - one hour late for all students |
Yes, except no AM meal service |
Staff have a 1-hour delay in reporting to work. Until Phase 2 begins, staff can elect to work virtually or have the option of reporting to their building. Essential staff report on time. Liberal leave is in effect. Learning centers are closed. |
Virtual instruction |
Virtual instruction - two hours late for all students |
Yes, except no AM meal service |
Staff have a 2-hour delay in reporting to work. Until Phase 2 begins, staff can elect to work virtually or have the option of reporting to their building. Essential staff report on time. Liberal leave is in effect. Learning centers are closed. |
Closed Code Red |
No instruction – schools/offices closed for students and non-essential staff |
No |
Only essential employees report to work. |
Closed Code Blue |
No instruction- schools/offices closed for students and all staff |
No |
No employees report to work. |
* Designated essential staff include:
- Operations supervisory staff
- Building service managers
- Assistant building service managers
- Building service workers
- Maintenance staff as determined by the supervisor of maintenance
- Life Safety Systems Personnel
- Transportation supervisory staff as determined by transportation director
Liberal leave is unscheduled leave that employees may take in the event of extreme weather, or a similar emergency, prevents them from coming into work. Employees can be absent for a portion of the workday, or for the entire workday and are charged paid leave (annual, compensatory or personal) or leave without pay for the absence. Employees must notify their supervisor if they intend to take liberal leave.