DCSMEC is taking the spread of COVID-19 virus seriously, and we urge our members to do the same. On Thursday, the superintendent said he was not closing schools. Approximately twenty four hours later on Friday, all MDCPS schools are closing effective Monday, March 16, 2020 due to COVID-19.

I suspect there is some confusion about what happens Monday. Here is what you do if you have not gotten any notice from the employer. All ITS employees: please contact your supervisors via email to get the latest information. All maintenance employees: if you have not received notice from the employer, call your emergency hotline for the latest information.

HOTLINE FOR MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL:

MSC-1     305-523-0812.    Edward Willis

MSC-2.    305-523-0814.    Tom Quigley

MSC-3.    305-523-0815.    Joe Garcia

MSC-4.    305-523-0816.    Tim Jones

Central Maintenance Up-Stairs 305-523-0810 Berny Blanco

Central Maintenance Down Stairs 305-523-0834 Jeff Ware

March 23 – March 27 is spring break. We all need some time to relax, recharge, and to take a little time for ourselves to be with friends and family. This year there is no higher priority than the health, safety, and well-being of our families.

The CDC gives this advice: avoid nonessential plane travel, don’t go on cruise ships (passengers are at a higher risk of infection), avoid crowds and poorly ventilated buildings, when in public try to keep some distance from other people, and wash your hands with soap after going out in public.