Newsletter
Hempstead Public Schools is pleased to share the Human Resources Newsletter as a resource to keep employees informed, engaged, and connected. The newsletter highlights important updates, reminders, and resources related to employment, benefits, professional growth, and district initiatives.
What You’ll Find in the HR Newsletter
The Human Resources Newsletter may include:
- Important HR announcements and deadlines
- Benefits and wellness information
- Policy updates and reminders
- Professional development opportunities
- New hires, staff highlights, and recognitions
- Compliance and reporting updates
Staying Informed
The HR Newsletter is published periodically and serves as a central communication tool to ensure staff receive timely and relevant information. Employees are encouraged to review each edition carefully and reference it throughout the year.
HR Newsletter: Fall 2025
All Staff,
Welcome back! We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating summer break. As we embark on the 2025–2026 school year, the Office of Human Resources extends a warm welcome to all returning staff and a heartfelt greeting to our newest team members. We are delighted to have you join the Hempstead UFSD community and are confident that each of you will bring valuable contributions to our students and the broader school environment.
In this Fall 2025 edition of the HR Newsletter, we are pleased to share important updates, reminders, and resources to support you throughout the year. Highlights include details on the annual open enrollment period for benefits and information about the updated Mandated Reporter Training, which now features a new addendum. Please note that this addendum must be completed by all professionally certified staff by November 15, 2026.
We are excited about the year ahead and remain committed to supporting you in every step of your professional journey. Should you have any questions, need clarification, or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Human Resources at (516) 434-4021.
Wishing you a successful, rewarding, and inspiring school year!
Sincerely,
Rodney Gilmore, Ed D
Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Previous Newsletters
In This Issue
- Welcome New Hires
- New Employee Orientation
- Open Enrollment Periods
- Updated Mandated Reporter Training - Addendum
- District Mandatory Trainings
- Senate Passes Bill Allowing Trade Union Recruitment in High Schools
- New York Is Offering Free College Degrees to Adults over 25
- Proposed Amendments to Teaching Assistant Certification
- Calling All Former Hempstead Graduates
- Frontline: Absence Management (AESOP)
- Re-Registration and Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Requirements
Featured Articles
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