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Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021
Greetings, SCS Family.

Please review these important updates from the Human Resources Department.
EMERGENCY PAID SICK LEAVE:

SCS employees who test positive for COVID-19 and are unable to work will now have their isolation period (up to 10 days) covered by emergency paid sick leave (EPSL).

In an effort to ease the burden on District employees who are diagnosed with COVID-19, Superintendent Dr. Joris M. Ray has instituted EPSL retroactively for the entire current school year (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022).

EPSL is a one-time benefit and available only for employees with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. It cannot be used to cover a quarantine period following a close contact.

Employees who took sick, vacation, or personal days to cover time recuperating from COVID-19, retroactive to July 1, 2021, will have those days restored to their sick, vacation, and/or personal banks. Human Resources/Payroll is handling any needed adjustments. No action is required by employees.

Going forward, in order to take advantage of EPSL, an employee must submit proof of a positive COVID-19 PCR test * to the Safe Guards (contact tracing) team before the end of the isolation period.

For additional resources on EPSL, click here for a flowchart of the EPSL process, and click here for FAQs. If you have contact tracing questions, please call 901-416-1730 or email scsselfreport@scsk12.org. For benefits-related questions, call 901-416-5344.
* The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for COVID-19 is a molecular test that analyzes your upper respiratory specimen, looking for genetic material (ribonucleic acid or RNA) of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The PCR is the only test accepted by the Shelby County Health Department.

For EPSL requests, SCS will only accept PCR test results. All other tests, including rapid tests, saliva tests, or blood tests, will not be accepted.
PAY INCREASE FOR NON-CERTIFIED AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF:

Following the successful implementation of Return Stronger bonuses for teachers and the new step-and-lane teacher salary schedule, Dr. Ray is continuing to demonstrate his sustained commitment to value district employees and their work to support students.
 
This update serves as a reminder that, in conjunction with the updated teacher salary schedule, the Superintendent and the Board approved a 2% across-the-board increase for eligible part-time and full-time central office and school-based employees. 
 
This pay increase will be reflected on the October 15, 2021, paycheck and will be retroactive to the start of the pay calendar for employees' respective positions. 
 
Click here for details regarding eligibility criteria and administrative guidelines.
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