https://gothamist.com/news/teachers-union-faction-wants-nyc-schools-close-again-covid-cases-continue-rising

Here we go again this is absolutely ridiculous. At this point I truly don't care if we are open or closed I am just tired of the roller coaster ride.

Just wanted to wish everyone a Safe and Happy New Year. May everyone find peace and laughter in the coming year. Remember to hug your loved ones and try to be grateful for what we do have. Looking forward to seeing everyone in the new year God Bless.

So here it is 8am on Friday morning and still no news on what is going to happen for the up coming week. How can it be that everything at this company needs to be so last minute. Everywhere you look it states that schools will start to reopen on Monday Dec 7th. Can it really be that the BOE and Dumblasio have no clue what schools are opening if any.
If they know the schools that are potentially opening why not put it out there to the parents and bus companies SO WE CAN GET SOME GOOD NEWS FOR A CHANGE.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/nyregion/new-york-city-coronavirus-cases.html

If we look at that new map posted in The NY Times today it appears all of Staten Island is now either orange or red.
Not exactly sure what that will mean for Monday but it sure seems like something we need to be concerned about.

https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/ny-schools-close-state-red-zone-orange-zone-20201130-cg2egqkhpnfttbl4fdddrk6b6y-story.html

This could put us all back to work sooner than later !!!!

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/29/nyregion/schools-reopening-partially.html

Well if this is actually true we may not be out of work as long as it appeared.

https://nypost.com/2020/11/29/nyc-elementary-schools-to-reopen-for-in-person-learning-dec-7/

Brothers and Sisters as we all get phased back into work I would like to wish everyone the best of luck and hope that every will take the necessary precautions to insure the safety of themselves and their families. I would also like to say thank you to everyone who came on here and willingly participated in the active posts in hopes of helping each other get through theses unprecedented times. In the end we were all working towards a common goal and I am hopeful that once everyone gets back to work we will continue to look out for each other. Please stay safe and may god look after all of us.

To Buzz thank you for all you do to help to keep us informed. I know sometimes it appears like a very thankless and tiresome job. But I for one am grateful for all you have done and will continue to do moving forward. God Bless.

https://morecaucusnyc.org/2020/09/18/letter-to-the-mayor-and-chancellor-special-education-teachers-paraprofessionals-and-related-service-providers-have-major-re-opening-concerns/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

Not sure anyone wants to go back to school anymore !!!!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Av02758kGD668Hacdr-hm6iOrKuquOh0/view

And that appears to be only one of what appears to be many letters sent to Dumblasio, Carranza and Mulgrew's desk.

Looks like it's not over yet.

https://morecaucusnyc.org/2020/09/17/more-uft-response-to-the-mayors-announcement-of-a-delayed-start-again/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

You have to read it to believe it.

https://mobile.twitter.com/JoeBorelliNYC/status/1306156349076713474?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Let's see how the BOE spins this. Now they are saying no live teacher for the hybrid student when they are not in the classroom. Guess Dumblasio shouldn't make promises he can't keep. What a disgrace !!!!

https://1010wins.radio.com/articles/citywide-postponement-for-schools-possible-uft-president


Evidently the Teachers Union is gearing up to not go back no matter the costs.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/champ.gothamist.com/champ/gothamist/news/coronavirus-updates-teachers-union-head-says-nyc-schools-are-still-not-ready-open

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.silive.com/coronavirus/2020/09/uft-pushing-for-all-remote-start-to-nyc-schools-report-says.html%3foutputType=amp

Looks like the fun is only just beginning. 

So I just had pizza delivered. And it came in these boxes.

I thought the city was in a fiscal crisis. You just can't make this shit up. They were given the boxes for free from the city.
Dumblasio is so fitting !!!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CE_1sx5jLfd/?igshid=ku528n4l66vj

Please take the time to remember everyone that was lost on this tragic day 19 years ago. We unfortunately lost people from all walks of life on that day.
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone that was somehow affected on that day.

"ALL GAVE SOME BUT UNFORTUNATELY SOME GAVE ALL "
GOD BLESS THEM ALL !!!!

Brothers and Sisters luckily for all of us it looks like it will be a return to work very soon.
And for all of us I believe that is a much needed relief.

But with that being said there are certainly 2 sides to going back.
1- For many of us this is a must and for many we feel that no matter what the safety precautions are that are put in place it hopefully will be enough. We have all for certain gone to a store or maybe even enjoyed outdoor dining or possibly even a family get together. So for many going back seems no more intimidating than any of those situations were. But ?

2- For many I am sure returning to work is a scary proposition. Hopefully there are many of us who have not been directly affected by this virus but unfortunately for some that is not the case. They may be afraid of going back for one reason or another. For many of us there are medical concerns that put us at a greater risk than it does others.

All I am asking is that we all respect each other no matter what category you personally fall into. Please try not to look upon someone else's concerns as trivial because to them they may  seem like life or death. It is a shame that for some they feel they have to choose between the safety of their families and themselves and their livelihood. But for those same people this is a very agonizing decision. For others going back is a must for many reasons and I am sure at the top of the list is just to be able to feel comfortable again in their everyday lives.

Respect Each Other Please for School Bus Drivers Lives Matter As Well !!!!

https://gothamist.com/news/not-adequate-all-some-nyc-teachers-preparing-reopen-schools-say-they-dont-feel-safe

If the Schools aren't getting what they promised should we expect anything at all ?

MORE-UFT
@MOREcaucusUFT
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It's clear from
@NYCSchools
' shenanigans today we won't have a safe plan in 2 weeks and we rank-and-file
@UFT
members must FULLY STOP this unsafe school reopening. Organize your schools w/ http://tinyurl.com/StopUnsafeReopening... & come to our 2 gen. meetings THIS Sat. 9/12 12pm & Sun. 9/13 2pm!

This doesn't look good !!!!

Just came from dropping my medical off at the yard. First and foremost I failed to see any safety modifications to any of the buses I was able to see. So simply put so far NOTHING !!!!

Also I was told that Pioneer still has no access to the OPT system. They are unable to login to see anything at all.

What the HELL is going on ?

Catholic grammar school starts tomorrow and nothing absolutely zilch. What a disgrace.

So the BOE has announced that 10 schools will not be opening on the 21st due to ventilation issues. Surprise surprise now we wait and see what the UFT does with this.

This is unbelievable!!!!