As a trustee in SD40 I fully support the return to work plan put forward by our district. What I do not support is the government’s decision to reopen schools June 1. The time, effort and energy that's gone in to developing remote learning plans is being thrown in the air as...1/

teachers, staff, students and parents try to wrap their heads around going back to school and all the uncertainty and anxiety it's creating. Why not continue with remote learning until mid-June, end the school year for students and ... 2/

give teachers & staff 2 weeks to thoughtfully collaborate and plan for a return in Sept? There's too much stress, anxiety and uncertainty. We are so close to end of the year anyway, it just doesn't seem to make sense. We can still continue to provide classroom support for ... 3/

vulnerable students and children of essential workers during that 2 weeks as required and possibly work within our communities to offer support in our schools during summer since many community ctrs and camps are being cancelled.
I am very concerned about ... 4/

what this decision is doing to the mental health and well-being of staff, teachers, students and parents. Districts are going to be faced with work shortages, and many other challenges in the fall. Why put everyone under this immense pressure for such a short period of time? 5/

It feels rushed and it doesn't feel right. I've tried to look at the reopen schools order from both sides but I'm really struggling to understand why it was made. Open to hearing from @Rob_Fleming to help us all get behind this decision a little better. #bced