Updates issued by the Hawaii State Department of Education related to coronavirus
Updated: July 7, 2023
Formal correspondence between HSTA and HIDOE
- HSTA response and request for information regarding ventilation SY 22–23, Aug. 3, 2022
- HIDOE response to request for information regarding ventilation metrics, July 26, 2022
- HSTA demand for arbitration for Grievance #O-22-04 regarding impact of COVID-19 on working conditions, Oct. 1, 2021
- HSTA demand for arbitration for Grievance #O-22-05 regarding COVID-19 testing, Oct. 1, 2021
- HIDOE response to HSTA’s class grievances, Sept. 30, 2021
- HSTA request for information regarding ventilation metrics for SY21–22, Sept. 22, 2021
- HSTA class grievance over unsafe and changing working conditions, Sept. 3, 2021
- HSTA class grievance over the state’s COVID-19 testing mandate and impact bargaining, Sept. 3, 2021
- HSTA open letter regarding ‘The Safety Our Students Deserve,’ Aug. 13, 2021
- Teacher Assignment and Transfer Program (TATP) Spring 2021 Adjustments, Feb. 8, 2021
- Board of Education Change to 2020-2021 School Year Calendar, Aug. 3, 2020
- Agreement on distancing of students in classrooms, July 13, 2020
- Memorandum of Understanding regarding SY 2020–21 COVID-19 response, June 26, 2020
- Memorandum of Understanding regarding SY 2020–21 COVID-19 response (searchable), June 26, 2020
- Notice to Commence Bargaining, Related to Reopening of School Facilities and Blended Learning, May 19, 2020
- Addendum to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparation and Response Agreement, End-of-Year Checkout Procedures, April 24, 2020
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparation and Response, March 19, 2020
Hawaii State Department of Education
Department of Health guidance and metrics
2022
October
September
March
- New Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement, March 25, 2022
- End of COVID-19 Vaccination or Weekly Testing Requirement, March 23, 2022
- Rescission of Memorandum Dated January 6, 2022, Regarding Emergency Assignment of Teachers, March 11, 2022
- Updated Guidance for Masking Outdoors, March 8, 2022
February
January
- Guidance on Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Schools, January 26, 2022
- Employee Leaves Related to COVID-19, January 11, 2022
- Attestation of COVID-19 Vaccination Booster, January 6, 2022
- Emergency Assignment of Teachers, January 6, 2022
- Response to the Impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 for the Second Semester of School Year 2021-2022, January 4, 2022
2021
November
October
- Additionally Approved Acceptable Tests for COVID-19 Weekly Attestations, October 29, 2021
- Release Time for COVID-19 Vaccination Booster, October 28, 2021
- Updated Travel Policy Relating to COVID-19, October 8, 2021
- Modifications to the Educator Effectiveness System for School Year 2021-2022, October 8, 2021
September
- School Attendance Policy, Attendance Code Procedures and Accountability Updates, September 15, 2021
- Visiting HIDOE Schools and Offices, September 10, 2021
- School-Based COVID-19 Testing, September 1, 2021
August
- Use of Choice Boards for Quarantined Students, August 30, 2021
- Attestation of COVID-19 Testing or Vaccination: Religious/Medical Accommodation Requests (Employees and Athletic Staff), August 29, 2021
- Non-Compliance of Attestation of COVID-19 Testing or Vaccination, August 29, 2021
- Employee Leaves Related to COVID-19, August 29, 2021
- COVID-19 Weekly Testing Protocol (updated), August 26, 2021
- COVID-19 Weekly Testing Protocol, August 16, 2021
- COVID-19 Vaccination Status Reporting Instructions, August 16, 2021
- COVID-19 Test Results Reporting Instructions, August 16, 2021
- COVID-19 Vaccination Status Verification Instructions (for school and office administration), August 16, 2021
- COVID-19 Test Results Verification Instructions (for school and office administration), August 16, 2021
- Attestation of COVID-19 Testing or Vaccination Memo, August 13, 2021
July
- Distance Learning for SY 2021-2022 Guidance Update, July 28, 2021
- Updated Travel Policy Relating to COVID-19, July 1, 2021
- Attachment — Return to School/Work and Daily Wellness Check (Updated April 30, 2021)
May
March
February
- Educator Effectiveness System Reminder on Artifacts of Instructional Practices and Clarification on Observations, Feb. 26, 2021
- Revised Teacher Assignment and Transfer Program Posting, Interview, and Selection Dates for School Year 2021-2022 (to administrators with timeline), Feb. 10, 2021
- Revised Teacher Assignment and Transfer Program Posting, Interview, and Selection Dates for School Year 2021-2022 (to teachers), Feb. 10, 2021
- Educational Officer Institute Day and Teacher Institute Week, Feb. 3, 2021
- Overview Chart for Quarantine Leave and Administrative Leave – COVID-19, Feb. 1, 2021
January
- Update on Projected School Budgets and Teacher Assignment and Transfer Program Timeline, Jan. 29, 2021
- Hepatitis B Vaccinations Schedule for School Year 2020-2021, Jan. 27, 2021
- Employee Wage & Tax Statements (Form W-2) for Calendar Year 2020, Jan. 25, 2021
- Release Time for COVID-19 Vaccination, Jan. 22, 2021
- Social Gathering and Commencement Guidelines for School Year 2020-21, Jan. 11, 2021
- Teacher Assignment and Transfer Program for School Year 2021-2022, Jan. 8, 2021
2020
December
- Leave of Absence Update for Classified Employees and a Reminder Regarding Quarantine Leave – COVID-19 for Certificated Employees Leave, Dec. 31, 2020
- Excess Vacation Carry Over Requests, Dec. 18, 2020
- Quarantine Leave – COVID-19 for Certificated Employees and Leave of Absence Update for Classified Employees, Dec. 16, 2020
- Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) Requests School Schedule Change for Students with Disabilities, Dec. 9, 2020
- Modified Hours for ʻOhana Help Desk During Winter Break, Dec. 3, 2020
November
- School Status and Improvement Report for School Year 2019-20, Nov. 30, 2020
- Charter School Funding for Personal Protective Equipment and Industrial Hygiene Supplies, Nov. 12, 2020
- Delivery of Air Purifiers to Public & Charter Schools, Statewide, Nov. 12, 2020
- Use of City and County Facilities – COVID-19 Update, Nov. 12, 2020
- Hawaii Keiki Nurses Available to Help Address COVID-19 Impact, Nov. 12, 2020
- Updated Travel Policy Relating to COVID-19 (Supersedes Memorandum Dated June 24, 2020), Nov. 9, 2020
October
- Requirements to Prepare for the State’s New Time & Leave System: Public Charter School Employees’ Confirmation of Kronos Time & Attendance Form 7, Oct. 29, 2020
- Early Return From Leave For Teachers – 2020-2021 School Year, Oct. 28, 2020
- Employee Wage & Tax Statements (Form W-2) for Calendar Year 2020, Oct. 28, 2020
- Revised Family and Medical Leave Act and Hawaii Family Leave Law – Reference Materials, Forms, and Chart, Oct. 21, 2020
- Electronic Notification of Personnel Action Form (Form 5), Oct. 19, 2020
- Revised School Attendance Procedures, Oct. 15, 2020
- Update on 14 Day Travel Quarantine, Oct. 15, 2020
- Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) Resources for Students with Disabilities, Oct. 15, 2020
- Students Use of Audio and/or Video for Distance Learning Lessons, Oct. 12, 2020
- Second Delivery of Bulk Hand Sanitizer to Oahu Schools, Oct. 8, 2020
- Updates on the Telework Program, Oct. 8, 2020
- Telework Program Online Application for Salaried School Level Personnel, Oct. 8, 2020
- Learning Hubs Established to Support Distance Learning During COVID-19, Oct. 6, 2020
- Requirements to Prepare for the State’s New Time & Leave System: DOE Employees’ Confirmation of Kronos Time & Attendance Form 7, Oct. 2, 2020
September
- Distribution of 60 Operational Days’ Worth of Personal Protective Equipment and Industrial Hygiene Supplies, Sept. 30, 2020
- Distance Learning and Standards-Based Grading and Reporting for Quarter 1, Sept. 24, 2020
- Return to Learn Surveys and Data Collections, Sept. 24, 2020
- Vulnerable Student Definition and Identifier, Sept. 18, 2020
- Academic Plan Information and Financial Plan Template Timeline for School Year 2021-2022 – TENTATIVE, Sept. 18, 2020
- Use of School Facilities – Updated Interim COVID-19 Guidelines #3, Sept. 15, 2020
- Homebound Placement and Provision of Services for Students with Disabilities, Sept. 14, 2020
- Educator Effectiveness System Additional Guidance, School Year 2020-2021 Educator Effectiveness System Manual and Training Expectations for Teachers and Evaluators, Sept. 14, 2020
- Mandatory Special Education Training Modules Update, Sept. 14, 2020
- Update Inclusive Practices Implementation Training and Scale-Up, Sept. 11, 2020
- Guidelines for Approval of Academic/Professional Development Credits for Teacher Reclassification for School Year 2020-2021, Sept. 11, 2020
- Quarterly Professional Learning Communities for Special Education Teachers of Students with Significant Disabilities, Sept. 10, 2020
- Quarter 2 Planning for School Year 2020-2021, Sept. 10, 2020
- Supervision of Paraprofessionals for Distance Learning, Sept. 9, 2020
- Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program, Sept. 9, 2020
- Renzulli Learning Online Platform, Sept. 8, 2020
- Standards of Mentoring Practice for SY 2020-2021 Due to COVID-19, Sept. 8, 2020
- Administering of the SY 2020 Federal Impact Aid Survey, Sept. 4, 2020
- Substitute Teacher Request for Care Coordinators to Prepare for Facilitating Assessments, Sept. 4, 2020
- Appointment of State Office, Complex Area, and School Level COVID-19 Logistics Coordinators, Sept. 2, 2020
- Specially Designed Instruction and Distance Learning for Students with Disabilities, Sept. 1, 2020
August
- School Discipline During COVID-19 Pandemic, Aug. 31, 2020
- Reimbursement Form for COVID-19 Related Expenditures, Aug. 25, 2020
- Use of School Facilities – Updated Interim COVID-19 Guidelines #2, Aug. 25, 2020
- Return to Learn: School Reopening Plan Health & Safety Handbook Version 4, Aug. 19, 2020
- SY 2020-21 Weighted Student Formula Updates, Aug. 19, 2020
- COVID-19 Fiscal Management Guidelines #3 (revised), Aug. 18, 2020
- Accessibility and Accommodations for State Tests in School Year 2020-2021 and Webinars for Special Education Educators, Aug. 18, 2020
- Revised Official Enrollment Count Date for School Year 2020-2021, Aug. 17, 2020
- 2020 Federal Impact Aid Program Survey Date Change, Aug. 17, 2020
- REVISED School Food Service Grab and Go Meals Procedure – Statewide, Aug. 14, 2020
- Educator Effectiveness System Adjustments for School Year 2020-2021, Aug. 14, 2020
- Disposable Mask Order for Schools, Aug. 12, 2020
- Completion of Mandatory Training and Feedback Survey, Aug. 11, 2020
- Social and Emotional Learning Student Assessment (revised), Aug. 11, 2020
- Substitute Teacher Class I Exemption for 2020-2021 School Year, Aug. 10, 2020
- Personal Protective Equipment & Sanitation Supply Survey, Aug. 10, 2020
- Contracted Direct Service Provider Training and Health and Safety Protocols, Aug. 10, 2020
- URGENT NOTICE Regarding School Level Personal Protective Equipment Distribution, Aug. 5, 2020
- Hawaii Information Portal Employee Self-Service Password Reset, Aug. 5, 2020
July
- Mandatory Training Prior to Return of Students, July 31, 2020
- Ohana Help Desk Launching on August 4, 2020, July 31, 2020
- Infinite Campus Gradebook Attendance Assignment, July 31, 2020
- Extended School Year Services for Students with Disabilities, July 31, 2020
- Return to Learn Plan Updates, July 29, 2020
- Updates to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Leave, July 29, 2020
- Return to Learn: Distance Learning Readiness – Onboarding Course (7 Modules) for Opening of SY 2020-2021, July 29, 2020
- Return to Learn – Learning Design Resource Website and Opening of School Year 2020-2021, July 29, 2020
- Update on 14 Day Travel Quarantine, July 29, 2020
- Attendance Guidance for the Reopening Schools 2020-2021 School Year, July 28, 2020
- Update on Telework, July 24, 2020
- Restart of Air Conditioning Units and Systems for Oahu Schools, July 23, 2020
- Return to Learn – Assessments for Learning and Opening School Year 2020-2021, July 21, 2020
- NOTE: This memo was revised to reflect updated due date of Sept. 14, 2020 and re-issued on Aug. 16, 2020.
- Attachment — Multiple Measures Student Screening Flyer
- Device and Connectivity Information Collection for Start of School Year, July 20, 2020
- Evaluations and Assessments, July 9, 2020
June
- Learning Assessments for Opening School Year 2020-2021 and COVID-19 Recovery, June 30, 2020
- Updated Travel Policy Relating to COVID-19, June 24, 2020
- Attendance for School Year 2020–2021, June 23, 2020
- Eligibility Criteria for Classroom Teacher Shortage Differentials for School Year 2020-2021, June 15, 2020
- 2020 Summer Learning Program – Mobile Devices, June 3, 2020
- Update to Six (6) Credit or Equivalency Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Sheltered Instruction Requirement for Teachers, June 3, 2020
- Guidance for reopening schools, June 3, 2020
May
- Electronic Distribution of Rehire Teacher Appointment Agreements (Contracts) via Department of Education Issued Gmail Accounts, May 27, 2020
- Traveling During COVID-19 Pandemic 14-Day Self-Quarantine Requirement, May 27, 2020
- Closing of School Year 2019–2020 and Opening of School Year 2020–2021 for Students, Teachers, School Administrators, and Other School Employees, May 26, 2020
- Year-End Duties of Principals and Summer Duties for Athletic Directors, Administrative Services Assistants, Registrars, Librarians, School Administrative Services Assistants, Head Custodians, and Other Personnel in the Schools, May 26, 2020
- Attachment A — Year-End Duties for Complex Area Superintendents Principals and Summer Duties for Athletic Directors, Administrative Services Assistants, Registrars, Librarians, School Administrative Services Assistants, Head Custodians, and Other Personnel in the Schools Revised 2020
- Attachment B — Year-End Duties of Principals 2020
- Attachment C — Volunteer Participation Report of Activities Characteristic of Bargaining Unit 01 (“Bu 01”) Work
- Resolution of the Board of Education regarding 2020 summer school programs, May 26, 2020
- Return of Employees to the Workplace Starting June 1, 2020, May 26, 2020
- (Updated) Graduation guidance for students with special needs during school closures, May 14, 2020
- Graduation guidance for students with special needs during school closures, May 13, 2020
- Pay Statement Format Update, May 6, 2020
- School Community Council End of Year Tasks School Year 2020-2021 and Update on School Community Council Waiver/Exception Requests, May 4, 2020
April
- (Updated) Guidance for Long-Term School Closures: Graduation, Promotion and Grading with addendum, April 30, 2020
- School Discipline During School Closure, April 28, 2020
- Technology Guidance for Employees, April 27, 2020
- Educator Effectiveness System Modifications to Complete School Year 2019–20 Evaluations, April 27, 2020
- COVID-19 School Closure Procedures for School Year 2019-20, April 24, 2020
- Final Grades, Report Cards, and Individualized Education Program Progress Report Deadlines and Procedures, April 22, 2020
- Statewide Credit Recovery Program for Students, April 22, 2020
- Revised Multi-track School Calendar due to COVID-19, April 21, 2020
- Class of 2020 Commencement Celebration Guidelines, April 21, 2020
- (Updated) Guidance for Long-Term School Closures: Graduation, Promotion and Grading with addendum, April 17, 2020
- Fourth quarter IEP progress reports documentation requirements for students with special needs during school closures, April 17, 2020
- Provision of Free Appropriate Public Education for new and transfer students, April 17, 2020
- HIDOE Responses to COVID-19 Pandemic Frequently Asked Questions, April 16, 2020
- HIDOE COVID-19 Response: Special Education Update for Educators webinar recording (HIDOE employee login required)
- (Updated) Guidance for Long-Term School Closures: Graduation, Promotion and Grading, April 15, 2020
- COVID-19 Fiscal Management Guidelines #2, April 15, 2020
- Alternative graduation honors planned in lieu of traditional commencement ceremonies, April 15, 2020
- Standards of Mentoring Practice for Semester 2, Spring 2020 due to COVID-19, April 14, 2020
- Telework locations during COVID-19, April 14, 2020
- Documentation requirements for students with special needs during school closures, April 9, 2020
- Guidance for Long-Term School Closures: Graduation, Promotion and Grading, April 7, 2020
- COVID-19 updated guidance for returning travelers, April 3, 2020
- 3rd Quarter Report Cards and IEP Progress Report Deadlines and Procedures for School Year 2019-2020, April 2, 2020
- Board unanimously approves HIDOE’s request to modify graduation and standardized assessment requirements, April 2, 2020
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act Leave, April 1, 2020
March
- Revised Academic Plan Information and Financial Plan Template Timeline for School Year 2020-2021, March 31, 2020
- Flyer: Child Internet Safety Resources, March 30, 2020
- Designating Employees who Perform Essential or Non-Essential Functions at Schools, Complex Area and State Offices, March 30, 2020
- Programming and Timelines for English Learners During School Closures, March 30, 2020
- Resources for School Counseling Programs during School Closure, March 30, 2020
- 3rd Quarter Grades for School Year 2019-2020, Multi-Track Schools ONLY, March 27, 2020
- Ensure continuity of learning in the event of an indeterminate school closure, March 27, 2020
- HIDOE News Release: Waiver to modify high school graduation requirements, March 27, 2020
- Weekly COVID-19 newsletter for HIDOE employees, March 27, 2020
- Student Support/Related Services Personnel Who Perform Essential Duties, March 27, 2020
- Programming and timelines for students with special needs during school closures, March 27, 2020
- Flyer: How school closures impact your child with a disability, March 27, 2020
- 3rd Quarter Grades for School Year 2019-2020, March 25, 2020
- 2020 Spring Semester Revised Deadline to Submit Academic and/or Professional Development Credits, March 25, 2020
- Revised Teacher Assignment and Transfer Program Posting, Interview, and Selection Dates for School Year 2020–2021, March 25, 2020
- HIDOE News Release: School facilities closed to students through April 30, March, 24, 2020
- Letter to parents for extended school closure, March 24, 2020
- HIDOE employee eblast regarding county orders, March 22, 2020
- Public comments sought regarding state waiver for ESSA standardized testing, March 21, 2020
- HIDOE receives approval to cancel federally mandated testing for school year 2019-20, March 20, 2020
- HIDOE News Release: Employees to begin remote work, extended school closures, March 19, 2020
- List of Grab-and-Go meal sites, March 19, 2020
- HIDOE employee eblast regarding direct deposit, March 19, 2020
- HIDOE employee eblast regarding remote work, March 18, 2020
- HIDOE statement regarding Gov. David Ige’s announcement, March 17, 2020
- Hawaii State Public Library System closures, March 17, 2020
- HIDOE statement regarding potential Kualoa Ranch COVID-19 case, March 16, 2020
- Hawaii High School Athletic Association announcement, March 13, 2020
- Letter to parents, March 11, 2020
- Memo regarding updated travel guidance, March, 11, 2020
- Memo regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 facilities preparation, March 6, 2020
- Memo regarding updated travel guidance, March 6, 2020
- Letter to parents, March 2, 2020
February
- Memo regarding travel guidance, Feb. 28, 2020
- Memo regarding communication related to student exclusion from school, Feb. 14, 2020
- Memo regarding administrative leave and home monitoring, Feb. 14, 2020
- DOH issues coronavirus guidance, all staff eblast, Feb. 7, 2020
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus memo, Feb. 7, 2020
- Letter to parents, Feb. 7, 2020