We Are ALL in this TOGETHER

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Good Evening WDEA Members!        

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy! I wanted to take a moment to remind you that your Local Union is still here to help with any questions or concerns you may have during the COVID-19 school closure. We may not have all the answers immediately, but we will strive to get them for you. 

I have been in contact with District Administration regarding some concerns already, and wanted to let you know the responses I have received from Dr. Bailey:

1. Google Meet Office hours: 

Google Office hours are being  set up by the leadership of the school (including the leadership team) to meet the needs of students accessibility. For instance, Google Office hours will be different for Middle school as compared to K-6 because of the number of students that middle school teachers interact with each day. The minimum expectation is one hour per day for each teacher’s Google Meet hours.  I want to commend teachers for their enthusiasm and willingness to embrace this type of “interaction”.  Students and parents are responding favorably to this virtual connection.

2. Creating the Learning Packets:  

There was an overwhelming number of teachers that wanted to be part of creating the learning packets. Unfortunately not everyone could be on these committees.  We are so grateful for the ones that agreed because it has been many hours of work to create the packets in a “virtual” manner.

3. Classified Staff work opportunities: 

Classified staff information and their “work hours” will be forthcoming shortly from HR and Business Services.

I apologize that this email isn't fancier. Please let me know if you are having other concerns or questions. We are in this together.

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Yours In Solidarity,

Heather LaBelle
WDEA President

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