The Monroe County Federation of Teachers is calling for a delay in returning to the classrooms for the coming school year. The group represents teachers from 20 Rochester-area school districts.
In a statement, it says it’s concerned for the well-being of teachers and students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The federation says classroom instruction should be held off until all safety concerns are appropriately addressed. They also called for local and state officials to make coronavirus testing readily available for anyone in a public education setting.
Kathleen Graupman, Head of the Monroe County Council of School Superintendents, said districts are prepared to safely deliver in-person instruction and have many safeguards in place against the virus.