So...seems like shut downs are headed our ways. Why are schools requiring us to come in? I worked for multiple teachers last shut down, and honestly went above and beyond any other para in our building. I have three kids ages 8-11. This will put me under a tremendous hardship if I have to go to work everyday and find a sitter. Not to mention- when I brought this to my principals attention he said I might have to take Covid leave. Covid leave only lasts so long- correct? The. What do I do?

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I know this is not helpful but there is no way that I will pay for a sitter to be with my own kids if we are required to go into school during another shut down. I did that a few times in the spring and I always ended up paying more than our meager wage. As much as I would hate to, I would be money ahead to resign.

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