We learned last evening that our superintendent is planning to immediately RIF 2/3 of the district educational assistants. In theory, this is not permanent as they would need to be re-employed "when" school opens. Unfortunately, we are beginning to wonder if that will happen at all this year. Honestly, going back to school in January during flu season after holidays seems unrealistic if they aren't going to try at any point during the first semester. Further, we learned that the school is most likely hoping to eliminate some teaching positions before school begins. Rumor has it this would also include "specialized" teachers where it is more difficult not to be in-person, such as music and art. That of course would mean that Thomas wouldn't have any kind of music instruction at all. That breaks my heart, not to mention that the director is someone I obviously know well. Again, theoretically the teachers would be brought back on when school begins in-person, but it just isn't good.
I'll be honest, this all just really, really sucks. I hate it. I hate all of this. I'm having trouble finding the silver lining. People are losing so much, including lives. Some days I'm just not sure I can pray enough.
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