rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/letter/new-19-contact-supt-hite-all-members-of-the-board?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-letter-area-new-19-contact-supt-hite-all-members-of-the-board' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Philadelphia Federation of Teachers https://actionnetwork.org/groups/philadelphia-federation-of-teachers https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/letters/photos/000/207/256/normal/JJ_01042022_(1500_x_600_px)_(3).png As you know, we have been diligently advocating for a safe return to buildings, but the District still has not agreed to a sufficient safety plan. CONTACT SUPERINTENDENT HITE AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD TO LET THEM KNOW WE URGENTLY NEED THE FOLLOWING: 1. PAUSE: A pause on in-person learning to adequately implement a COVID safety plan that is jointly developed with the PFT and all stakeholders 2. PPE: Adequate PPE including now-recommended KF94s, KN95s or N95s for all students and staff; implementation (with fidelity) of new mask protocols; adequate supplies including sanitizer and changed air purifier filters 3. TESTING & VACCINATION: Expansion of COVID testing program to include asymptomatic students (implemented by an outside provider); Rejection of new guidance suggesting the elimination of COVID testing; Access to plentiful, unexpired testing supplies 4. NURSES: Certified school nurses in every building, every day; supports for school nurses 5. METRICS: Sensible metrics for district, school, and classroom/grade closures -PFT https://actionnetwork.org/letters/new-19-contact-supt-hite-all-members-of-the-board