School Year 2020-2021 As our Friendship community navigates the current health crisis, we want to ensure that our team members have the resources needed to remain safe, healthy and informed. Provided here are a range of resources including the Friendship employee handbook, CDC guidelines on on-site operations, and federal and District benefits during these unprecedented times. As always, we encourage everyone to place safety first, wear a mask and social distance. Thank you for your dedication to our Friendship learning community. Employee Handbook View Employee Handbook My COVID Assessment Keeping our school community healthy and safe is a top priority. Please complete the following questionnaire before coming into Friendship buildings. View more CDC Guidelines for Working Onsite during COVID-19 Preparing for a Safe Return to School Operating Schools During COVID-19 Deciding How to Go Back to School Checklists for Going Back to School Printable Posters …and many more resources View CDC Guidelines HR Information Employee Leave, Health Benefits and CARES Act Within the FPCS Employee Handbook, you will find information regarding employee leave, health benefits and the CARES ACT. View information about donating to the FPCS sick leave bank here. View Employee Handbook Families First Coronavirus Response Act The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s (Department) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers and enforces the new law’s paid leave requirements. These provisions will apply from the effective date through December 31, 2020. View Department of Labor Information