COVID - Employee

  • DPS staff who test positive for COVID-19 are required to isolate for five days.
    Day Zero is defined as the day symptoms begin or the day of the positive test, whichever comes first. 
     
    Isolation may end on Day Five if:
    • Symptoms have ended or symptoms are improving.
    • Individuals are fever-free for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medications.
     
    After the five-day isolation has ended and individuals are feeling better, they should wear a high-quality mask -- such as a KN95 or N95 -- through Day 10. If symptoms are not improving and/or a fever persists past Day Five, isolating until Day 10 is recommended.
     
    Leave of absence Process: Staff are required to enter a leave of absence if they are out 4 or more days for a "Employee Health Leave" in True Pay.  You will also be required to provide a physician statement verifying the need for leave.  Staff will be using their own accrued paid sick leave for this time off.  Sick Leave Bank will only apply after the employee has exhausted their own accrued paid sick leave first.  Requirements for Sick Leave Bank usage are described in detail in the DPS Employment Practices Manual.

  • I Tested Positive for COVID-19

    DPS staff who test positive for COVID-19 are required to isolate for five days. Day Zero is defined as the day symptoms begin or the day of the positive test, whichever comes first. 
    Isolation may end on Day Five if:
    • Symptoms have ended or symptoms are improving.
    • Individuals are fever-free for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medications.
    After the five-day isolation has ended and individuals are feeling better, they should wear a high-quality mask -- such as a KN95 or N95 -- through Day 10. If symptoms are not improving and/or a fever persists past Day Five, isolating until Day 10 is recommended.
    Leave of absence Process: Staff are required to enter a leave of absence if they are out 4 or more days for a "Employee Health Leave" in True Pay.  You will also be required to provide a physician statement verifying the need for leave.  Staff will be using their own accrued paid sick leave for this time off.  Sick Leave Bank will only apply after the employee has exhausted their own accrued paid sick leave first.  Requirements for Sick Leave Bank usage are described in detail in the DPS Employment Practices Manual.


  • Someone Close to Me Has Tested Positive and I Need to Quarantine

    A student, staff member, or someone not living with you that you have been in close contact with, has tested positive for COVID-19

    Review below. 

    A: If you are vaccinated, you do not need to quarantine. The following instructions do not apply. You may return to work or activities. 

    B: If you are not vaccinated or you show symptoms, then do not report to the worksite. You should quarantine immediately.

    DPS staff who test positive for COVID-19 are required to isolate for five days. Day Zero is defined as the day symptoms begin or the day of the positive test, whichever comes first. 
    Isolation may end on Day Five if:
    • Symptoms have ended or symptoms are improving.
    • Individuals are fever-free for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medications.
    After the five-day isolation has ended and individuals are feeling better, they should wear a high-quality mask -- such as a KN95 or N95 -- through Day 10. If symptoms are not improving and/or a fever persists past Day Five, isolating until Day 10 is recommended.
    Leave of absence Process: Staff are required to enter a leave of absence if they are out 4 or more days for a "Employee Health Leave" in True Pay.  You will also be required to provide a physician statement verifying the need for leave.  Staff will be using their own accrued paid sick leave for this time off.  Sick Leave Bank will only apply after the employee has exhausted their own accrued paid sick leave first.  Requirements for Sick Leave Bank usage are described in detail in the DPS Employment Practices Manual.

  • My Child or Someone in My Household That Cannot Isolate Alone Has Tested Positive for COVID-19

    Step 1: Do not report to the worksite. You should isolate immediately as you support the recovery for the person in the household. You then need to quarantine after isolation.   

    Step 2: Contact your manager to inform them you need to isolate and quarantine.

      • Let your manager know you cannot report to the worksite for at least 5 calendar days as you are isolating and quarantining.
      • Discuss with your manager if working remotely is an option. 

    Step 3: Submit a request for a Leave of Absence.  If you cannot work remotely, you need to submit a request for leave of absence immediately.

    • Steps for completing a leave of absence request: 
      • You must request a leave through TruePay. Use this How To Guide to submit your request.
      • You would selection "Other Person's Health Condition Leave". 
      • If you are out 4 or more days for  person in the household , DPS will require a doctors note to process this leave of absence. 

      Other Person's Health Condition are paid using sick, vacation, personal, and Flex

    How to Request

    • You can request a Leave through TruePay. Use this How To Guide to submit your request. We recommend using a computer to submit your request as mobile devices have been found to be unsuccessful. 

      Please Note: You will select Employee Health Leave option on the TruePay site. 

      Questions? Call 720-423-3092 or email LeaveofAbsence@dpsk12.org. 

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