Bellevue and Seattle public schools will
be closed Friday due to staff shortage
Posted By: NorthernDog, 11/10/2021 1:54:53 PM
SEATTLE — Bellevue and Seattle public schools will be closed Friday, Nov. 12 due to a staffing shortage. According to a letter sent to families, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) said it is aware of a large number of SPS staff taking leave on Friday. The Bellevue School District said, "School will be closed because of staffing shortages, anticipated inclement weather and COVID-19 restrictions." (Snip) "As of last week, more than 600 educators had requested a substitute and additional requests came in this week," SPS said. "Based on historical patterns, it is likely many additional staff would take leave and not come
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Looks like a new trend to have a 4-day weekend. They also toss in the weather as part of the cause. As if a rainy day in Seattle is something new.