Employee health and safety continues to be a priority for Union County Public Schools. Employees who are symptomatic, exposed or have tested positive for COVID-19 should contact the COVID-19 Helpline and complete a COVID-19 Leave Application.

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Important Resources

• Accommodation Frequently Asked Questions (2021-2022)
• COVID-19 Accommodation Request Form
• COVID-19 Leave Application
• COVID-19 Medical Provider Certification Form
• COVID-19 Updates for the 2021-2022 School Year (presentation to the Board of Education on Aug. 3, 2021).
• DOL COVID-19 Employee Rights Poster
• DOL COVID-19 Employee Rights Poster (Spanish)
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act Q&A
• Federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave
• Health and Safety Guidance Frequently Asked Questions (2021-2022)
• North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
• Return to Work Guide for Employees
• Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit
• UCPS Board of Education meeting (Aug. 3), where we discuss COVID-19 protocols.
• Union County Government

For additional questions, contact Employee Relations.

Staff COVID-19 Helpline

A staff COVID-19 helpline has been established to help you with questions related to reporting cases, symptoms, testing, etc. This helpline is only for UCPS employees.

• Phone: 704-296-9313
• Email: covid@ucps.k12.nc.us

Updated COVID-19 Protocols

On Feb. 1, the Union County Board of Education voted to end contact tracing and quarantine requirements for UCPS students and staff, beginning Monday, Feb. 7.