HoCo Schools Start Late on Tuesday

Howard County public schools will open two hours late on Tuesday, March 18, after Monday's school closure due to snow.

On Tuesday, morning pre-kindergarten and RECC programs are canceled, according to the Howard County Public School System, which posted the following on its website regarding start times for other programs and personnel:

Before-school programs sponsored by the Columbia Association and the Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks will be delayed two hours.

HCEA: The workday for classroom teachers begins 20 minutes before the scheduled student starting time.

HCEA/ESP: Ten-month, school-based secretaries, clerks, security assistants, paraeducators, health assistants, nurses and interpreters may report 20 minutes before the scheduled student starting time. Twelve-month, school-based secretaries may report two hours later than their normal reporting time. Central office technical employees and central office secretaries may report one hour late.

AFSCME: Employees report to work as scheduled. Individuals designated as "emergency employees" are to follow the procedures established by their supervisor.

FOOD/NUTRITION SERVICES: Employees report on time within safety limits.

HCAA: All administrators report to work at least one hour prior to the scheduled staff start time or request approved leave from the appropriate supervisor.