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The Broward Teachers Union set up billboard questioning Broward County Public Schools superintendent Robert Runcie s leadership throughout the coronavirus pandemic. The poster asks: Will he protect students and teachers?
The Broward Teachers Union has sent a letter to Broward County schools superintendent Robert Runcie, putting him on notice. The union on Friday warned the school district of potentially facing legal liability if they “continue to ignore legitimate safety and wellness issues.”
The notice was written by the Florida workers compensation legal firm Bichler & Longo.
“Since it appears that legitimate issues related to teacher safety and wellness are being ignored, in a push to return to normal classroom settings, I want to make sure that the School Board is on notice for proceeding in this fashion,” wrote Geoffrey Bichler in the letter.
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Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran ordered schools in Florida to reopen in August, while teachers unions in South Florida argued districts needed more funding for personal protective equipment, testing, and contact tracing before reopening. Walensky said the two most important strategies to enforce in schools right now are the consistent use of face masks and social distancing.
The CDC determined teachers’ vaccinations are not a requirement to reopen schools. The guidance includes a color-coded chart that offers a phased approach based on community infection data. Walensky said high transmissions don’t necessarily have to lead to closing all schools. Elementary schools get more flexibility.
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