HIDOE memos related to coronavirus (COVID-19)
This page contains updates issued by the Hawaii State Department of Education related to coronavirus (COVID-19).
HIDOE publishes EES evaluation memo, manual for 2022–23 school year
The Hawaii State Department of Education recently released an updated Educator Effectiveness System (EES) manual for the 2022–23 school year. The HIDOE published a memo outlining the changes on Tuesday, July 26.
Evaluation paused this school year for effective teachers
The Hawaii State Department of Education will carry over the previous rating of educators who already have an effective or higher rating this school year, unless they are on a probationary status. This change and more were outlined in a memo released by the HIDOE Friday.
HIDOE allows employees up to 2 hours off to get vaccine
After the HSTA advocated for its members to receive paid time to get their COVID-19 vaccines, School Superintendent Christina Kishimoto sent a memo Friday authorizing that to Hawaii Department of Education employees.
HIDOE publishes new online process for telework applications
The memo responds to testimony from HSTA members that prompted the Hawaii State Board of Education to take important action at their Oct. 1 meeting.