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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Teachers are essential personnel. If they refuse to go into work they can be fired and lose all retirement benefits. If they refuse to teach, they are an enemy of the American people.[/quote]

Ok, that's a little much. Teachers have to make the best decisions for themselves and their families - just like all other workers. If the health department says it is ok to reopen and schools can prove that they have put safety measures in place, teachers and other workers would be expected to return. Those who don't might lose their jobs. That's their choice and doesn't make them an enemy of anything.

My school is considering making it flexible fo those who are medically fragile or in higher risk categories.[b] They would have the all-virtual option for work.[/b] That seems fair. All others would be expected to return but if they don't, it's still their choice. [/quote]

I think the issue with this is there is going to be a huge imbalance between the number of teachers who want to be in the "work from home" category (MANY) and the number of students signed up for "work from home" (FEW).[/quote]

That won't be an issue.  Districts will have every staff member interested in teaching from home sign up for that option, if they decide that is one of the options.  Then, those with the most seniority will get first dibs.  This is how it is with coaching, leading things that offer extra pay after school.  That's a simple fix.  Then, those who don't want to or can't go back into the building can choose to stay or resign.  That's what will happen in my district.  [/quote]

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