A North Okanagan elementary school will be closed for at least two days due to a staffing shortage.

School District 83 announced Thursday, Jan. 13, that for Friday, Jan. 14 and Monday, Jan. 17. In a letter to parents, superintendent Donna Kriger explains the closure is due to a 91裸聊视频渟hortage of staff and the district91裸聊视频檚 inability to cover staff shortages to provide the required level of instruction, safety and supervision of our students.91裸聊视频�

The day prior, North Okanagan-Shuswap Teachers Association president Graham Gomme informed the Observer via email that four teachers at Armstrong Elementary had signed a refusal of unsafe work claim through WorkSafeBC. Gomme explained this was in response to the high number of students with exemptions to the Provincial Health Order requirement to wear a mask in school. He said in one teacher91裸聊视频檚 class, seven out of 20 students haven91裸聊视频檛 been wearing masks.

91裸聊视频淔our teachers91裸聊视频� have signed it and all are staying home presently because, in their opinion, it is unsafe to work with one-third of their students unmasked in their classes,91裸聊视频� Gomme explained.

Kriger said remote learning opportunities will be made available to families, and information will be shared by the school principal or classroom teacher(s) by noon on Jan. 14.

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91裸聊视频淚 recognize this is a stressful time for students, families and staff,91裸聊视频� said Kriger. 91裸聊视频淧lease know that all possible alternatives were considered prior to making this decision. I have every confidence that the staff at Armstrong Elementary will provide a positive learning environment for your child(ren) through this remote setting.91裸聊视频�

Kriger said the school district will continue to monitor the situation through the weekend, and updates regarding a return to school, or a possible extension of the functional closure, will be determined according to the school district91裸聊视频檚 ability to staff the school appropriately.

91裸聊视频淚 am grateful for your patience and understanding as we navigate these challenging times together,91裸聊视频� said Kriger.

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