Hillsboro School District Leaves Update

Friday, May 29, 2026

As of July 1, 2026, HSD employee leaves will be managed by American Fidelity instead of OneDigital and the State of Oregon under an approved equivalent plan. Learn more below. 

What is an Equivalent Plan?

An equivalent plan is a leave management system handled by a specialized third-party company instead of the State of Oregon. This allows the Hillsboro School District (HSD) to provide more personalized and efficient handling of employee leaves. This streamlines the process and will lead to a quicker approval and payout than the current state plan. 

Why the Change?

American Fidelity has extensive experience working with Oregon school districts and has the infrastructure and expertise to meet the unique needs of HSD employees. HSD is committed to providing the best possible support for our employees. By partnering with American Fidelity, we are simplifying the leave process. Instead of applying through two separate entities, employees will work with American Fidelity for leave management and equivalent plan benefits. American Fidelity will manage your leave and provide the payment for the equivalent plan. 

Important Information for Employees

If you are currently on a leave that extends beyond June 30, 2026, or if you require a new leave starting July 1, 2026, please follow these steps:

• Complete the following form HSD Protected Leaves
• You will receive a link with application instructions and next steps.
• Work with your dedicated American Fidelity representative to determine which leave benefits you qualify for.
• Once your leave is approved, continue to enter your absences as "state/federal" as you currently do.
• For each approved leave, a notification will be sent to the employee and appropriate support staff including HR, principal/supervisor, office manager & payroll.

Contact Information

Wendy Holland, Employee Leaves Specialist, will serve as the liaison between HSD and American Fidelity.  hollandw@hsd.k12.or.us or call 503-844-1531