Dear Team HISD:

Due to the continued impact that our community has endured, HISD will implement the following schedules starting on Monday (2/22) for students and staff:

STUDENTS

• Monday, 2/22 and Tuesday, 2/23: No virtual or in-person learning
• Wednesday, 2/24: All students will participate in virtual learning lessons and complete assignments
• Thursday, 2/25 and Friday, 2/26: All students transition to virtual live instruction with their teachers
• Monday, 3/1: Face-to-face instruction will resume on all campuses

STAFF

• Monday, 2/22 and Tuesday, 2/23: All district offices and campuses will be closed. Staff will not report to work unless notified by their supervisor.
• Wednesday, 2/24: All central office staff, principals, campus-based administrators, and campus-based support staff will return to campuses and district offices in person. Teachers have the option to work at their campus or remotely for Wednesday only.
• Thursday, 2/25: Teachers return to campus to teach virtually from their classrooms.

On Monday (2/22), principals will work remotely to conduct wellness checks on their campus staff members to assess their needs. On Tuesday (2/23), teachers are to conduct wellness checks on their students remotely and inquire about any technology needs.

Upon returning to in-person operations, all staff should resume checking in via the Axiom app. Campus staff are strongly encouraged to take advantage of COVID-19 rapid testing upon returning to their campuses. Another central office rapid testing event is being planned for Thursday and Friday. More details with times and location will go out Monday.

Hourly employees who were scheduled to work 2/15 through 2/19 will be paid for their scheduled time, as well as for 2/22 and 2/23. Time recorders and approvers have been sent guidance to ensure all employees are paid accordingly.

We will also be assisting our families distributing food boxes in partnership with the Houston Food Bank. The food distributions dates and locations are below:

• Saturday, 2/20; 2 to 5 p.m.: Barnett Stadium, 6800 Fairway Dr., Houston 77087
• Sunday, 2/21; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: NRG Stadium, 9051 Main St., Houston 77025
• Monday, 2/22; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Hattie Mae White, 4400 W. 18th St., Houston 77092
• Wednesday, 2/24; 2 to 6 p.m.: Barnett Stadium, 6800 Fairway Dr., Houston 77087

Additionally, the district is opening its hotline number (713-556-4636) for any student, parent, or staff concerns or questions. And please remember all HISD employees and their household members have access to free benefits available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help with any personal challenges you might be facing.

Thank you for your continued flexibility during this time. We will continue to keep you updated with the latest information. Please stay safe.

Sincerely,