March 29, 2023, Community Update: Summer 2023 Work Schedules
From July 10, 2023, through August 4, 2023, eligible Team BCPS staff will be provided with flexible work options including a compressed work week and/or remote Mondays or Fridays. All staff who work remotely shall be accessible telephonically, via electronic meeting platform, and/or by email during their assigned school’s or office’s regular operating hours. Additionally, principals working remotely must be able to respond to emergencies in their buildings and should be able to access their buildings within an hour of notification.
Staff members who elect to participate in any flexible summer work option must submit their request to supervisors in writing no later than April 17, 2023.
If a staff member elects to participate in the remote option, the Baltimore County Public Schools Telework Agreement must be submitted to their supervisor no later than April 28, 2023. Staff members may choose to work remotely on either Mondays or Fridays, and their choice must remain the same throughout the summer.
If a staff member elects to participate in the compressed work week, leave time usage will be impacted. Leave time will vary based upon the total number of hours worked in a week. For example, if a staff member works 7.5 hours per day, the total for the week is 37.5 hours. During a compressed work week, the staff member would work 9.375 hours per day for four days, equal to 37.5 hours for the week. Should the staff member take leave during the compressed work week, the hours of leave would equal 9.375 hours per day. Employees who choose to work a compressed work week will have the flexibility to start up to one hour earlier than their regularly scheduled hours. For example, if a staff members regularly scheduled hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., their compressed work week schedule can start as early as 7:30 a.m. Staff members may choose their “off day” of the compressed work week to be Mondays or Fridays, and their choice must remain the same throughout the summer.
All schools and offices will remain open and staffed with in-person assistance, Monday through Friday. Supervisors will be responsible for approving remote and/or compressed days to ensure offices are appropriately covered.
AFSCME Represented Employees
AFSCME represented 12-month employees shall have the option to work a compressed work week. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), “BCPS Summer Compressed Work Week for Twelve-Month AFSCME-Represented Employees” includes the details of this opportunity. The aforementioned MOU is attached to this email.
CASE Represented Employees:
Principals, assistant principals, and other CASE represented employees shall have the option to work a compressed work week or one remote workday per week, unless specific circumstances necessitate them to report to the building, or as deemed necessary by the school principal/supervisor and/or their executive director and/or the Chief of Schools. Principals, assistant principals, and other CASE represented employees who are working remotely shall be accessible telephonically, via electronic meeting platform, or by email during their assigned school’s/office’s regular operating hours. Principals working remotely must be able to respond to emergencies in their buildings and should be able to access their buildings within an hour of notification.
ESPBC Represented Employees:
ESPBC represented 12-month employees shall have the option to work a compressed work week or one remote workday per week, with supervisor approval. ESPBC represented employees may participate in a compressed work week or one remote day per week, as their job responsibilities allow.
OPE Represented Employees:
OPE represented employees shall have the option to work a compressed work week or one remote workday per week, with supervisor approval. Those who work remotely shall be accessible telephonically, via electronic meeting platform, or by email during their assigned office’s regular operating hours.
TABCO Represented Employees:
TABCO represented educators shall have the option to work a compressed work week or one remote workday per week, with supervisor approval. Those who work remotely shall be accessible telephonically, via electronic meeting platform, or by email during their assigned school’s/office’s regular operating hours. TABCO Employees who are selected to work EYLP or ESY are not eligible for this accommodation. The schedule for staff in these programs must mirror student schedules.
Non-Represented Employees:
Non-represented employees shall have the option to work a compressed work week or one remote workday per week, with supervisor approval unless specific circumstances make it unable for them to do so, or as deemed necessary by their supervisor/director. Those who work remotely shall be accessible telephonically, via electronic meeting platform, or by email during their assigned school’s/office’s regular operating hours.
MOU AFSCME 2023 Summer
Telework Agreement