Tacoma Public Schools has opened an investigation after roughly half of the employees at Tacoma’s Jennie Reed Elementary School called in sick Sept. 12.
Tanisha Jumper, a spokesperson for the district, said that 29 certificated teachers and nine support staff called in sick at the school – which has a total of 61 employees according to the staff directory on its website. An unsigned letter that has been circulating amongst community members recently states that teachers did so to “send the message” to district officials that the community “will not accept fewer supports for our students,” reporting that up to four employees at the school will be displaced and moved to another school.
“They know this severely inconveniences you, your students and your families and sincerely apologize,” the letter reads, which The News Tribune obtained from an anonymous member of the Jennie Reed community. “Please know they are standing up for our students and need our help!”…