This is a letter of concern. Teachers are mostly concerned about assurances for paid leave in the event of closure. We would like to feel both our health and economic safety is a priority. The proposal below are the suggestions.

Proposal for Covid-19 Partial Shutdown



In lieu of government action to slow down the spread of COVID-19 and to help decrease the inevitable overload on hospitals all KinderCare Learning Centers should partially shut down. Recent epidemiological estimates have placed the United States about a week behind Italy, where life saving medical equipment is being rationed - doctors are forced to choose who lives and who dies. School closures may place an additional burden on health care workers and those who work in essential industries if they cannot bring their child to school.



Thankfully the percentage of young children who show symptoms of COVID-19 are remarkably low. However, many of our children live with or are often taken care of by elderly grandparents. Additionally some of our teachers are over 50, or have underlying conditions that make them vulnerable if they contract the virus. Coming into work is putting these teachers at risk.



Proposal:

1. Ask Parents to only bring in their child if they work in healthcare or deem themselves to work an essential service. This will be up to the parents discretion.

2. Indefinite Paid Leave or Work from Home for those over 50 years old, or those with underlying conditions that make them additionally vulnerable. Including teachers who fall under this category who are already out sick or on sick leave.

3. Rotating Schedule for Teachers and an on call schedule for flexibility in demand.

4. Full days pay when not on the schedule.

5. Extensive cleaning and sanitization. Low numbers would mean some staff could dedicate whole shifts to cleaning and sanitizing.

6. Full Pay for days the center is completely shut down.

See Notes From UCSF Expert Panel - March 10 by Dr. Jordan Shlain, M.D. https://www.linkedin.com/content-guest/article/notes-from-ucsf-expert-panel-march-10-dr-jordan-shlain-m-d-/