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Montgomery County, Maryland’s staff shortages by the numbers
Monday, January 10, 2021
Across Montgomery County, Maryland, individual schools are struggling to keep up with the number of staff members who have to call out. Open and available substitute jobs are not being picked up for in-person instruction. Too many substitutes are concerned about becoming sick. Central Office is receiving requests from principals to cover the open classes. At last count, there are 59 schools requesting support and coverage from Central Office.
The information regarding staff absences and coverage has been provided anonymously. Important to note is that class coverage does not necessarily mean that curriculum is taught. It means that an adult is in a room supervising the students.
Bayard Rustin Elementary School — Absences: All four 1st graders teachers
Bethesda Chevy Chase: Absences — 10 staff members without substitutes including staff and administration. It is taking 29 staff members to cover those classes with additional support from one person from Central Office who covered five classes. Six bus routes are not running.
Blair High School — Absences 19 staff. 2 Substitutes
Captain James E. Daly Elementary School: Absences — 12 staff. 1 substitute. Special education, art…
