FAQ
3.16.2020
Southwest Independent School District
Department of Human Resources
Frequently Asked Questions related to current district closure
Full-time exempt staff
Full-time exempt staff include(s) anyone under contract such as teachers, administrators, or any other
contracted staff
.
Q. Will pay be impacted for full-time contracted employees during the designated district
closure dates?
● Pay will not be impacted for full-time contracted employees during the designated
district closure dates.
Q. Will district benefits be impacted during the designated district closure dates?
● Your benefits will not be impacted during the time in which your contract is in effect.
Q. Are employees able to go in to work on a campus during the designated district closure
dates?
● Employees should only work on campus during times designated by the district. Stay in
contact with your direct supervisor regarding when you are to report to campus.
Q. Will we be required to make up the days missed during the district closure?
● All decisions regarding make up of days will be made by district leadership in
consultation with local, state and federal authorities. Please stay in contact with your
direct supervisor, district email, and district announcements for further information.
Non-exempt staff (hourly and salaried)
Non-exempt staff include(s) bus drivers, cafeteria workers, clerical staff, and instructional aides.
Q. Will hourly employees be paid during the district closure dates?
● Pay will not be impacted for non-exempt employees during the designated district
closure dates.
Q. Will district benefits be impacted during the district closure dates?
● Benefits will not be impacted by the current district closure
Are you experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and/or visited an
area impacted by COVID-19?
Q. What are the district guidelines for self-quarantine?
● If you have visited an area that has been impacted by COVID-19 and/or experience
symptoms consistent with symptoms outlined by the CDC, the district expects you to
self-quarantine for a period of 14 days upon your return to San Antonio. Please contact
the Human Resources Department by email or phone should you have questions and/or
to report your self-quarantine .
Current staff on FMLA and/or underlying health risks to COVID-19
Q. What if I am currently on FMLA?
● If you are currently on FMLA, your leave and job status will not be impacted. Those on
intermittent FMLA should contact the Benefits Department for further guidance in
specific instances when they are not able to fulfill their job responsibilities.
Q. What if I have one of the underlying health risks to COVID-19, what steps is the district
taking to ensure my health once the district re-opens?
● The district will follow all guidelines as set forth by Metro Health, the Texas Education
Agency (TEA) and the CDC to ensure the safety of all employees and students. Staff
seeking accommodations beyond those requirements should seek assistance from the
Benefits Department.
Other
Q. What if the district re-opens prior to my own children’s school and I don’t have access to
childcare?
● Employees will have to make arrangements for childcare or use their leave balance
when regular work days resume.
Q. Will HR/Benefits be open for employee business such as retirements, resignations, and
other requests?
● Yes. Office hours during this time will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Q. CDC is currently recommending 8-20 weeks of quarantine, what is the district’s plan post
March 22nd?
● Southwest ISD is working with local, state and federal officials in determining next steps
beyond March 22, 2020. This page will be updated regularly as information becomes
available.