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![]() The Hamilton County Education Association tells us it's prepared to take legal action if the county's School Board were to go through with a new proposed policy that would allow some employees the chance to work in person following a COVID-19 exposure. They'll vote on the new wording on Thursday. Tonight, some board members expressed concern that IF the policy didn't apply to teachers, it should be written that way. Bryan Johnson said this was not intended to include teachers or anyone that comes into contact with students. That is unacceptable." says Jeanette Omarkhail, the President of the Hamilton County Education Association.īut superintendent Dr. "We will feel forced to work teachers are going to be forced to work or take unpaid leave of absence. Teachers expressed concern about what that would mean for their safety. Over the past few days, we've told you about the proposal allowing school staff to continue to work, IF They've been exposed to COVID, under certain criteria. to rewrite a policy that says staff are essential employees. School board members asked Hamilton County school officials. Bryan Johnson's decision.ĭepend on us to update you as we learn more. The new policy also allows for an appeals process if the employee doesn't agree with Superintendent Dr. The district said it never intended for teachers to be included, but school board members and teacher reps said they wanted that specifically spelled out before the policy was voted on. Hamilton County Schools is rewording its 'essential worker' policy after pushback from teachers. ![]()
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