Evan Kumasaki2020-09-17T15:59:00-10:00September 17, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Board of Education, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, distance learning, guidance, special education, telework, testimony|
In written testimony ahead of the BOE’s general meeting Thursday afternoon, members cited flawed Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) policies and procedures in response to COVID-19.
Evan Kumasaki2020-09-15T16:33:00-10:00September 15, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Board of Education, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, distance learning, guidance, special education, telework, testimony|
We want to inform board members about the real conditions occurring in our schools during the coronavirus pandemic, especially with regards to schools where all teachers are being unilaterally denied telework when requested, and conditions in classrooms with in-person instruction, particularly those involving special education and fully self-contained educators.
Evan Kumasaki2020-09-15T16:33:00-10:00September 15, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Board of Education, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, distance learning, guidance, special education, telework, testimony|
We want to inform board members about the real conditions occurring in our schools during the coronavirus pandemic, especially with regards to schools where all teachers are being unilaterally denied telework when requested, and conditions in classrooms with in-person instruction, particularly those involving special education and fully self-contained educators.
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 Kumasaki2020-08-28T06:37:00-10:00August 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 Kumasaki2020-08-21T16:46:00-10:00August 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.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-21T04:08:00-10:00August 21, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, distance learning, guidance, special education, telework|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association believes there is a strong argument for principals to approve teachers teleworking to reduce the number of individuals on campus.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-19T13:59:00-10:00August 19, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, distance learning, guidance, special education, telework|
HSTA President Corey Rosenlee said, “There are still no metrics from the Department of Health and Department of Education on the requirements for safely reopening schools or when they should close. We are also concerned with the governor’s exceptions to our public school system. In order to reduce transmission, teachers should be allowed to work from home and no students should be coming on campus. Otherwise, he leaves gaping holes in these restrictions.”
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-18T17:19:00-10:00August 18, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Board of Education, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, distance learning, guidance, special education, telework, testimony|
Despite our calls to the contrary, many schools across the state welcomed thousands of students on campuses today, and additional face-to-face interactions are planned through the week. This cannot continue if we truly want to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus in our communities.
