Frequently Asked Questions

We’re glad you asked!

It’s our first-of-its-kind remote work model – giving supervisors of eligible employees the flexibility and privilege to decide on their place of work during designated APS Flex periods: 

• October 15 - 17, 2025
• November 24, 2025
• December 22, 2025
• February 18 -20, 2026
• June 1- July 2, 2026 (One remote work day per week)

Our district will remain fully open to all stakeholders - with no gaps in service. So, nothing is changing in terms of the excellence and responsiveness in the way you work – but now you get to do the work you love from the comfort of a space you choose.

We’ll work together and keep connected through this pioneering initiative - enabled by our technology, supported by our leaders, and a credit to each of you. Think flexibility, better work-life balance, and no commute! These are just some of the perks APS Flex will bring to you!

If your position is deemed eligible for APS Flex, the following are your next steps:

1. Seek approval from your supervisor. You must have a remote work eligible position
2. Read and understand the entire agreement and your obligations
3. Mutulally agree, and sign the remote work agreement with your supervisor/manager.
4. Complete and submit the Remote Work Agreement form.

It’s time to reimagine how and where we work – aligning to the shift in culture, the advantages for employees and organizations, and our vastly competitive environment. Simply put, remote work flexibilities are becoming increasingly commonplace, and if we don’t get onboard, we’ll be left behind.

Increased productivity, improved employee retention & morale, and greater competitiveness in the hiring marketplace are among the critical forces behind APS Flex – but we know it may mean something even more special to each of you.

You choose! Employees eligible to participate in APS Flex may elect to work from home or any appropriate environment, within the State of Georgia, with the tools, technology, and set-up conducive to carrying out their duties.

At Atlanta Public Schools, remote work flexibility is a privilege, not a right. APS Flex is available to employees whose job functions can be carried out in a remote work environment - with no gaps in service.

Speak with your supervisor to determine if APS Flex is right for you.   

No. APS Flex is only available to eligible active full-time employees at this time.

APS Flex will be in effect:

• October 15 - 18, 2024
• November 25, 2024
• January 2-3, 2025
• February 18 -21, 2025
• June 2-July 3, 2025 (One remote work day per week)

We return to our regular 5 day in-person work model the following Monday after the designated APS Flex period. 

Yes. Participation in APS Flex, or any remote work model at APS, is an employee privilege and not a right.
Remote work flexibility will only be approved under practical and demonstrably achievable circumstances.

Absolutely. APS offices remain open for business and employees may elect to forego working remotely.

Yes. Employees should utilize time/leave management tools as normal, clocking into kronos at the beginning of the work day, and logging/requesting leave in Lawson. 

No. District offices will be closed on the 4th of July in observance of Independence Day; we reopen for regular business on July 5th.

Yes. Please check our district calendars for all holidays being observed. These will apply to the Summer Flex period.

Normal leave policies and procedures apply during the APS Flex period.

Employees should submit their requests for annual leave to their supervisor at least one week before their desired leave date. For additional information, please see Annual Leave in the Board Policy Manual, Section 4. Personnel & Talent Management, Title: GARH-R (9) Leaves and Absences – Personal and Annual Leave.

You may email general inquiries to apsflex@apsk12.org.

Questions related to employee-specific arrangements/approvals under APS Flex should be referred to the Employee Relations Department at 404-802-2345 or by email: OfficeofEmployeeRelations@atlanta.k12.ga.us.