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Sep 2, 2020 06:35PM
Mavericksmom
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I was told today I will be working with spec ed students helping them with their on line courses, but in the school building. This particular population, due to their IEP's, are coming in the school because their parents want them there! Ok, I am fine with that. What I am NOT fine with is the fact that it isn't mandatory for them to wear masks, and at least one student is coming from a Covid positive family, hasn't been quarantined, or tested, and also will not be required to wear a mask! Of course none of us IAs (instructional assistants) will know who the child from the positive home is. Everything is secret.
The head of the dept told us to go to HR and ask to take a leave. Unfortunately, I am high risk, for multiple reasons, but have no reason to be able to get a leave according to the requirements for leave. I can't afford to take time off without pay. My doctor told me if I wear a mask, shield and gloves, change my gloves often and wash hands often, I will be fine!!!!!
All of the young IAs will be taking leave because they have children at home who are doing on line learning. They can stay home and still get partial pay as long as their kid's schools are doing on line learning!
The rest of the students in my district won't return until October, or later, when the hybrid is supposed to start!
I don't think I will ever see my grandkids again. I have never been so afraid! Wondering why myself and others who have a slew of health issues and are in our 60's are the ones who don't qualify for any leave????? I feel literally sick!
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6/6/2003, IDC, Left, 1cm, Stage IA, Grade 1, 0/24 nodes, ER+/PR+
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12/4/2018, ILC, Left, 1cm, Grade 2, ER+/PR+, HER2-,