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Henrico

Develop and implement a staff safety and wellness plan, including support for physical and mental health.

2023

Objective:
Students will be educated by a high-quality and diverse workforce that supports continuous growth.

Evidence 2020 – 2021

  • Enhanced virtual training for HCPS employees regarding COVID-19 awareness and prevention.

  • Provided KN95 face masks for staff, plexiglass desk shields, and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Partnered with Richmond and Henrico Health Departments to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for HCPS employees

  • Created classroom layouts that allow for maximum physical distancing, and assigned seats to support contact tracing, if needed.

  • Secured new equipment and enhanced procedures to thoroughly clean school buses and other vehicles between uses.

  • Reviewed more than 500 mechanical systems with an engineering consultant and building-automation experts to determine necessary mechanical system changes. Reviews incorporate recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control as well as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers.

  • Upgraded filters in accordance with system capabilities and designs.

  • Developed self-screening health procedures for HCPS employees and students.

  • Offered flexibility of telework when possible to help reduce the spread of coronavirus as well as anxiety among staff.

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Evidence 2021 – 2022

  • Provided KN95 face masks for staff, plexiglass desk shields, and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Partnered with Richmond and Henrico Health Departments to prioritize COVID-19 booster vaccinations and testing for HCPS employees.

  • Secured take-home COVID-19 test kits for HCPS staff.

  • Offered COVID leave to employees who became ill without depleting their existing sick or annual leave totals.

  • Created classroom layouts that allow for maximum physical distancing, and assigned seats to support contact tracing, if needed.

  • Added four additional “Wellness Fridays” for HCPS staff in the spring semester staff to a mental and physical break from the challenges of teaching and learning in a pandemic.

  • Central Office staff worked in schools to provide relief for unfilled substitute requests. Additionally, stakeholder partners, such as the University of Richmond and Henrico County Government, volunteered to provide substitute coverage in our schools and reduce teacher workload.