Teachers and support staff working for the Calgary Catholic School District received an update Tuesday on the district’s response to novel coronavirus.
Chief Supt. Bryan Szumlas said officials have been monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and are taking employee safety into consideration. “Our staff now have the option of working from home,” he said. “They’re going to be working closely with principals and site supervisors on what that looks like,” Szumlas said. “Our schools remain open.” While it is optional, CSSD officials expect most staff will choose to stay home.
Szumlas reassured parents continuing education is still very much a priority. “Let me make it clear, we are not saying: ‘All teachers go home.’ That’s not what we are saying.