The Board of Education recognized that COVID and the ransomware attack required many employees to work excessive overtime hours. As a result, comp hours earned were significant. To ensure that employees were able to either use their earned comp time or be compensated for unused comp time, a Memorandum of Understanding was created. The requirement…
The Memorandum of Understanding related to COVID-19 was updated and is effective January 30, 2021.
New OPE website www.bcpsope.org received a long overdue update. It has a modern style with a mobile responsive design. Please check it out and visit often for relevant information. Remote Work survey In November, a survey was sent to BCPSOPE employees and those who supervise BCPSOPE members. BCPSOPE is working in collaboration with the Division…
If you have a question or technology related issue, please refer to the resources located at www.bcps.org. Alternatively, technical issues can be resolved by submitting a ticket via the Tech Support page for BCPS. Per the BCPS district site, email via https://www.outlook.com is safe. OneDrive and MS Office 365 are safe.
BCPSOPE is working in collaboration with the Division of Human Resources and Staff Relations to gather information about our remote work experience this year. Feedback from this remote work survey is important to the entire BCPS organization and will be used to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of remote work, determine ways to improve remote…
Our Executive Board will be: Nick Argyros, President Elizabeth Becker, Vice President Kristin Miles, Treasurer Kelly Rudd-Safran, Secretary On behalf of the Officers and Members at large, we sincerely appreciate your trust, support, and confidence. We look forward to continuing to serve you and responding to your needs. In addition, the following individuals will serve…
BCPSOPE has compiled a comprehensive list of resources to assist you during the recent and ongoing challenges resulting from the virus. Please reach out if you need assistance.
Earlier today the presidents of the five bargaining units met to discuss the plan for action from Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) as it relates to the school closures. All of the presidents advocated for the staff’s welfare in the following ways. Schools and offices are closed with no building access of any employee with…
BCPSOPE has come a long way in just a few years and we want to spread the word about the new and wonderful benefits available to its membership. The Marketing team will be making site visits during the month of November. We want you to come and check us out! As paying membership increases, we…
Negotiations are still in progress. News will be provided as soon as possible. Planning for the Fall 2019 Professional Development offerings has begun. A BCPSOPE Focus Group will determine the direction.