CARES Act Retirement Plan Provisions

For more information visit the TCG website.

Yes. The District began a conservative phased approach to return staff to work safely, with all staff due back in district buildings on July 20 or in accordance with specific duty calendars for their roles. You may always view the current work calendars by going to the GISD website and clicking on the STAFF tab.

Updated 8/1/20

The safety of our students, staff, and their families remains a top priority. Therefore, the District continues to take precautions aligned with public health officials’ recommendations in accordance with most recent guidance to help keep you safe at work. We’ve continued intensified cleaning of all high-touch areas, as well as sprayed hospital-grade disinfectant throughout facilities as needed. Upgraded air filters are being installed in district facilities. We’ll continue to adapt efforts to align with any updated recommendations. Please follow all safety guidelines at work. We’re also in continuous communication with Williamson County to coordinate efforts.

Employees can request accommodations if they have a documented medical condition and need a temporary accommodation. To request an accommodation, contact Human Resources. Accommodations offered may include a variety of options, one of which may be working remotely, depending on whether the essential functions of the job can be done remotely, among other considerations.

Updated 7/27/20

All students and staff will be required to wear face coverings. Exceptions include students and staff with medical conditions or students with medical conditions, or students for whom it would be developmentally inappropriate.

Updated 7/27/2020

Please consult the Process Chart included in the Back to School Plan. Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) may be available if a doctor’s note is provided indicating the need to self-isolate. Notify your supervisor, who will, in turn notify Human Resources, so we can provide guidance regarding work. You or your supervisor should submit the Health Services Form to notify HR of a diagnosis, direct exposure, or onset of symptoms. This will allow us to send you the appropriate leave information. Please also follow the guidance of public health officials, and your health care provider.

Updated 7/27/20

Clearly outlined procedures are included in the 2020-21 Back to School Plan to address these scenarios.

Yes. You must apply for leave to be absent from work. All requests should be made to your supervisor and Human Resources. Contact your supervisor and Brooke Lyon in HR.

Updated 8/26/20

General information and contact information for our health insurance providers can be found here. As always, if you’ve experienced a qualifying life event (“QLE”), such as spouse lost her/his job, birth/adoption of child, etc. then you may be allowed to change some of your benefits at this time even though this is outside the District’s usual annual open enrollment period. Brook Lyon is the benefits coordinator for the district and you can schedule an appointment to discuss your options with her.

Updated 8/1/20

Some leave options are available on a temporary basis, if a child's normal school/daycare is closed. More information is available here. To be eligible for the leave, documentation must be provided. Please contact Brooke Lyon in Human Resources for assistance.

Updated 7/20/20

Substitute teachers will be utilized to cover classes as needed.

Updated 8/4/20

Possibly. We had 379 substitutes return their letter of reasonable assurance (out of 438 who were active at the end of the school year last year) for the upcoming school year and we have opened the substitute application for new applicants. Depending on each person's individual circumstances, we may have fewer subs available. We anticipate some subs might choose to consistently work at a few campuses because they know the procedures and feel comfortable there. On the other hand, because of the economy, we may have more folks apply than normal!

International travel is the riskiest, and the CDC has directed travelers to stay home for 14 days after returning home. However, even travel within the U.S. carries a risk. The CDC COVID-19 data tracker provides real-time data on cases by state. Should you be required to self-isolate upon return from voluntary travel, you may be required to use accrued paid leave or unpaid leave. Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) may be available if a doctor’s note is provided indicating the need to self-isolate.

As a district employee, you may access the District’s free, confidential Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, a new benefit from Care Solace helps connect GISD staff and families with mental health providers in our community. Learn more about both programs under benefits on the district website.

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Updated 07/28/20

Eagle Wings will be open to serve Georgetown ISD Staff starting August 11th. 

School districts are funded by the legislature for a two year period. The coming school year is the second year in the funding cycle so we don't anticipate any reduction of staff for 2020-21. The legislature will meet in spring 2021 to approve funding for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years. We will be watching the legislative session very closely and monitoring budget updates from the Texas Comptroller beginning later this month through the start of the session. If public education funding is cut and a reduction in staff is necessary, we would consider reducing staff through attrition rather than layoffs.