Evan Kumasaki2020-09-05T09:44:00-10:00September 5, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, listening session, public charter schools|
Hawaii State Teachers Association members at public charter schools are encouraged to share their questions and concerns as we continue to advocate for all members during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Evan Kumasaki2020-09-05T08:36:00-10:00September 5, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, distance learning, grievance, guidance, special education, telework|
This formal written request follows the class grievance that HSTA filed Aug. 17 on behalf of Bargaining Unit 05 employees over violations to the HSTA collective bargaining agreement (contract) and memorandum of understanding (MOU) reached with the state of Hawaii in June.
Evan Kumasaki2020-09-05T07:55:00-10:00September 5, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, site, test|
The Hawaii State Department of Education is hosting surge testing sites at several Oahu schools over the holiday weekend to accommodate HIDOE employees and their families.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-29T11:33:00-10:00August 29, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: calendar, cases, changes, coronavirus board of education, COVID-19, delay, disclosure, FERPA, HIPPA, notification, pandemic, quarantine, recommendations, state auditor, students|
“DOE had not been publicizing positive cases until pressed by HSTA. Then, citing privacy laws, DOE only provided information by large complex areas, prompting the teachers’ union to begin identifying specific schools,” the auditor’s report said.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-29T11:18:00-10:00August 29, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, personal protective equipment, PPE|
This guidance is provided as a member resource highlighting the topic of personal protective equipment (PPE) and/or face coverings. This guidance should not be considered exhaustive.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-29T10:57:00-10:00August 29, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, discussion, insights, panel, pbs|
“My understanding is, as we move into the next phase of this, after the first four weeks, there will be much more flexibility to request telework from home, but along with that will be some discussion about whether they have that capability to provide the technological support that they need from their homes,” Board of Education Chair Catherine Payne said Thursday night on Insights on PBS Hawaii, during a panel discussion titled “Back to School During COVID-19.”
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-28T06:37:00-10:00August 28, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, DOE, Hawaii State Department of Education, HIDOE, surge testing, test|
The department is encouraging everyone to get tested, especially if you don't feel well or have had close contact with someone with COVID-19. You may get tested during work hours with supervisor approval and your proof of registration voucher.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-28T05:41:00-10:00August 28, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: complex area superintendents, coronavirus, COVID-19, distance learning, DOE, first quarter, Hawaii State Department of Education, HIDOE, learn from home|
The extension applies to all Oahu schools and most neighbor island schools.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-27T11:38:00-10:00August 27, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Board of Education, BOE, coronavirus, COVID-19, David Ige, governor, Honolulu mayor, ige, Kirk Caldwell, mayor, order, private schools, public schools, restrictions, stay-at-home, telework|
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell said Wednesday that he wanted to include public schools in the “Stay-at-Home, Work-at-Home” order that goes into effect on Oahu at midnight, but Gov. David Ige asked that public schools and University of Hawaii campuses remain open.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-21T16:46:00-10:00August 21, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Board of Education, christina kishimoto, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, distance learning, memorandum of understanding, mou, superintendent, telework|
Parents, teachers, and even a public school student pleaded with the Hawaii State Board of Education Thursday to continue distance learning at public schools through at least the end of the first quarter, a decision state Schools Superintendent Christina Kishimoto said she’s leaving to the 15 complex area superintendents across the state.
