5 Lewisville ISD Schools Remain Closed Temporarily Due To Staffing Shortages

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More than a fifth of all staff members were absent late last week.

“We can’t just leave a 7-year-old and 10-year-old like Lord of the Flies at the house,” said parent Jason Cohn.It’s a routine they’ve grown accustomed to over nearly two years.Two of his children attend Bridlewood Elementary, which has been closed since last Thursday.A nightmare for parents, but welcome news for his kids.Indian Creek Elementary, Morningside Elementary, Lillie J. Jackson Early Childhood Center, and Creek Valley Middle School are also closed through at least Monday.

He wrote, “…our district is not equipped to operate with such significant staffing absences. If the numbers stay at that high level, or trend even higher, then we will need to take more serious measures, including additional campus and even district closures.” A district spokesperson said, in a typical day pre-COVID, they would see 300-400 staff absences a day.

The district said the closures are due to rising COVID cases and limited availability of substitute teachers. And parents at the other Lewisville ISD schools are wondering if they’re next. “It will be a lot having both of them home and not working. How am I going to afford rent? So hopefully they stay open. I pray,” said parent Jessica Obodo.

 

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