Federal Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19

Rental Eviction Prevention Assistance - Apply here!

• FAQ for Rental Eviction Prevention Assistance
• COVID-19 - Processing Eviction Orders
• Postponement of Eviction Orders - State of Arizona Executive Order 2020-14
• Maricopa County Justice Courts Best Practices - Implementation of Executive Order 2020-14

• COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide and Recommendations For TUSD Staff, Students, and Families (in PDF)
  Updated: 09/23/20
• See also: COVID-19 Exposure Reference and Guidelines For TUSD Staff, Students, and Families - Severe/Critical Illness or Severely Immunocompromised (in PDF)
• Understanding "Close Contact" - Infographic from Arizona Department of Health Services (in PDF)

If you or a loved one are in  immediate crisis, please call:

Community Wide Crisis Line: 520-622-6000

Or 911

Other non-emergency numbers:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Phone Number: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text 741741

Childcare at TUSD Schools

If you need childcare while you work, we offer childcare at many of our schools through our Community School program and KIDCO. Learn more by reading Childcare options at TUSD Schools.

Boys & Girls Club Tucson

Flier for Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson - 2020-2021 (in PDF)

Looking for a safe place where your child can engage in recreation, arts, and other enrichment activities? The Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson are open to serve working families during the pandemic.

Program Details:

• Ages 7 to 17 years old
• Masks/face coverings required in the Clubs and safety measures must be followed
• Meals provided through partnership TUSD Meals Program
• Members asked to bring their school-provided devices to the Club

Register and Learn More at the Boys & Girls Club website

Please review 10 Things You Can Do to Prepare for Returning Back to School (in PDF).

• 225-6591 = Swahili
• 225-6592 = Arabic
• 225-6593 = Kirundi
• 225-6594 = Somali

For more information, see DES's Arizona P-EBT webpage .

• List of Community Resources for Supporting Families
• Palo Verde Behavioral Health - Open and Accepting Patients

You can also look into several of the low-cost Internet programs available to TUSD families. See the following information for details: Low-Cost Internet Programs

• Manage Stress and Anxiety - Tips from the CDC
• Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak - from SAMHSA
• Top Ten Tips for Parents from Arizona Department of Child Safety

• Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
• County WIC Program ready to help those affected by COVID-19
• Pima County Pantry Directory - TEFAP Food Assistance
• Pima County Supplemental Pantry Directory - Non-TEFAP Food Assistance

Prevention Measures

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds (the time needed to sing happy birthday) or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
• Keep children home when sick, and stay home when you are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze, then immediately discard any tissues.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Avoid unnecessary physical contact, like holding hands.

Note: Please be aware the District has suspended Attendance Award tracking for the 4th quarter. Thus please have students remain home if not feeling well.

• Ten Tips for Positive Parenting from Arizona Dept. of Child Safety

• Talking with Children - Tips from TUSD's Guidance and Counseling Dept. (in PDF)
• Talking Points from School Health Services

To retire at end of first semester:

• Nov. 1 - TEA Consensus Notice of Intent to Separate
  TEA Consensus employees must submit Notice of Intent to Separate to HR in order to separate from the District at end of first semester.
• Nov. 15 - ELI Admin Notice of Intent to Separate
  ELI Admin must submit Notice of Intent to Separate to HR in order to separate from the District at end of first semester.

To retire at end of second semester:

• Jan. 15 - ELI Admin Notice of Intent to Separate
  ELI Admin must submit Notice of Intent to Separate to HR in order to separate from the District at end of second semester.
• Feb. 1 - TEA Consensus Notice of Intent to Separate
  TEA Consensus employees must submit Notice of Intent to Separate to HR in order to separate from the District at end of second semester.

More Retirement Information...

• COVID Attestation Form
• COVID-19 Questions Poster: 8.5x11 | COVID-19 Questions Poster: 11x17
• Cafeteria Instruction Poster: 24x36
• Cafeteria Seating Poster: 8.5x11 | Cafeteria Seating Poster: 11x17
• CDC - Adult Handwashing: 8.5x11.pdf - English | CDC - Adult Handwashing: 8.5x11.pdf - Spanish
• CDC - Child Handwashing: 8.5x11 - English | CDC - Child Handwashing: 8.5x11 - Spanish
• CDC - Child Handwashing: 11x17 - English | CDC - Child Handwashing: 11x17 - Spanish
• CDC - Stop the Spread: 11x17 - English | CDC - Stop the Spread: 11x17 - Spanish
• Cough/Sneeze Etiquette Poster: 8.5x11 | Cough/Sneeze Etiquette Poster: 11x17
• Drop-off Poster: 8.5x11 | Drop-off Poster: 11x17
• Entrance Instructions Poster: 11x17
• Face Covering Poster: 8.5x11 | Face Covering Poster: 11x17
• Hand Sanitizer Poster: 8.5x11 | Hand Sanitizer Poster: 11x17
• Keep Right Poster: 8.5x11.pdf | Keep Right Poster: 11x17.pdf
• Physical Distance Poster - Child: 8.5x11 | Physical Distance Poster - Child: 11x17
• Physical Distance Poster - Teen/Adult: 8.5x11 | Physical Distance Poster - Teen/Adult: 11x17
• Temperature Check: 8.5x11
• Visitors Poster: 8-5x11

The IRS has provided guidance on the suggested deferral, which includes giving employers the option to opt-in. Tucson Unified School District has reviewed the memorandum and IRS guidance and determined that we will opt-out of the tax deferral. We will continue to follow the law governing the collection of Social Security taxes, also known as the Federal Insurance Contributions Act.

It is also important to understand that the suggestion in the memorandum is a deferral of taxes and not a waiver. Employees would still be liable for the deferred taxes, which employers would be required to automatically deduct from employees' paychecks from January 1 through April 30, 2021, in addition to the normal payroll tax deductions. Any uncollected tax would accrue interest.

If anything changes in the future, such as enacted legislation, we will provide further updates.

A few highlights:

Everyone is required to wear a mask/face covering that covers your nose and mouth when on TUSD property, ask yourself the 5 Health Questions posted at the front of each TUSD building before entering, wash/ sanitize your hands often, and sign in at the front desk when you come into a building.

Also prior to returning, you are required to complete the 3 COVID Return to Work Trainings and related tests in the True North Logic Professional Learning Portal https://tucson.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/login/index .

In your assigned courses, you will see a link titled "COVID-19 Return to Work Trainings".

Within that section, the following courses are posted:

• #15416 Health COVID-19 Training: Infection Control and Disease Prevention in the Workplace (Health Service Video & Test)
• #15444 Surface Cleaning Using Vindicator Disinfectant (Intended for any employee who wants to clean)
• #15445 Cleaning Chemicals and Hand Sanitizers: Personal Use at TUSD Training (Intended for any employee who brings their own chemical to clean)

In addition, we have a Disinfection Training video that goes into greater detail about TUSD chemicals and how to use them. This is for any staff member, including Custodians, who are helping to disinfect our spaces.

• #15425 Proper Surface Disinfection Training

Thank you for your prompt action to complete these mandatory training that will help keep everyone safe and healthy.

Required Courses for All TUSD Employees

• #15416 Health COVID-19 Training: Infection Control and Disease Prevention in the Workplace
• #15444 Surface Cleaning Using Vindicator Disinfectant
• #15445 - Cleaning Chemicals and Hand Sanitizers: Personal Use at TUSD Training

Additional Courses Available

• #15425 Proper Surface Disinfection Training
• Plus, more coming soon!

• COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide and Recommendations For TUSD Staff (in PDF)
  Updated: 09/23/20
• See also: COVID-19 Exposure Reference and Guidelines For TUSD Staff, Students, and Families Severe/Critical Illness or Severely Immunocompromised (in PDF)
• Understanding "Close Contact" - Infographic from Arizona Department of Health Services (in PDF)

Help with Rent and Utilities

Have you been unable to pay your rent or utilities due to COVID-19?
The City of Tucson Mayor & Council have allocated over $4.5 million of Federal CARES Act funds to assist Tucson residents who have been impacted by the pandemic.

Learn more at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/hcd/rent-help.

More Assistance Options and Information

Rental Eviction Prevention Assistance - Apply here!

• FAQ for Rental Eviction Prevention Assistance
• COVID-19 - Processing Eviction Orders
• Postponement of Eviction Orders - State of Arizona Executive Order 2020-14
• Maricopa County Justice Courts Best Practices - Implementation of Executive Order 2020-14

• Emergency Paid Sick Leave Form (EPSL)
  Note: This form is on Office 365. You must sign into Office 365 to complete this form. Use your district login and password.
• FFCRA Employee Rights | FFCRA - Derechos del Empleado
• FFCRA Requirements | FFCRA - Derechos del Empleador

Low-Cost Internet Programs

Important note:: This file is on Office 365. To access this file, log into Office365 first at https://portal.office.com/. Enter your TUSD email (firstname.lastname@tusd1.org) and your TUSD network login.

For instructions, please see Checking Devices In or Out Using Destiny (in PDF).

Process for Lost, Stolen, Damaged Student Loaner Devices: Laptops, Chromebooks, Tablets, Hotspots (in PDF)

Cost Associated With Devices (in PDF)

1. Teachers/Staff Working Remotely: If you experience a technology issue and need help, please call your school and request that a Track-It work order be logged in for your issue.
2. Schools (On-Site Staff): The staff person on site at your school who takes your call will create a new work order in Track-It. Be sure you provide a contact number to be included in the work order.
3. TS Service Desk: A TS Service Desk staff member will contact the teacher or staff person directly to resolve the issue.

Only submit this form once per pay period.

Important: This file is on Office 365. To access this file, log into Office365 first at https://portal.office.com/. Enter your TUSD email (firstname.lastname@tusd1.org) and your TUSD network login.

Click this link to access the form: Time and Effort Reporting Form on Office 365.

Remember: you must be logged into Office 365 for the form to work!

Use this same form for each pay period.

Detailed Instructions

Important Information from Payroll for 2020-2021 (in PDF)

Log in here: https://portal.office.com/. Enter your TUSD email (firstname.lastname@tusd1.org) and your TUSD network login.

• Zoom FAQ for TUSD Staff
• How to Create Your Zoom Account
• How to Create a Meeting in Zoom
• How to Use Zoom with Clever
• How to Schedule a Zoom Meeting in Outlook
• How to Use Zoom for Interviews
• Zoom Meeting Window At-a-Glance

Zoom Tips Especially for Parents and Teachers

• Options for Updating Zoom to 5.0+
• Zoom's Privacy Policy
• Zoom's Use of Facebook SDK in iOS Clients
• Best Practices for Securing Your Virtual Classroom
• Sharing Settings for Educational Accounts

Shelter In Place Terms and Instructions (in PDF)

Questions about practices and procedures while working from home? See this infographic from HR!

• Manage Stress and Anxiety - Tips from the CDC
• Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak - from SAMHSA

Need to talk with someone?

Jorgensen Brooks, our Employee Assistance Program, offers telephone and virtual, online chat throughout the closure, and at any time: www.jorgensenbrooks.com.