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  Case: COVID Positive
A teacher found out a child in the 5th grade POD tested positive for COVID. The school administration said the building was being cleaned over the weekend but was not notifying student's families that were not in the same classroom as the child. Yet, the teacher knows the child who tested positive shares the same P.E and Art class as her students. This teacher is also very aware that a few children in her class have preexisting conditions, as well as a few of her students, are being raised by their grandparents. Shes worried the school administration isn't doing enough to inform her student's families. She's fearful or reaching out to her student's parents and losing her job. What does she do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I think the teacher should speak with administration first and voice her concerns, this isn't something to be taken lightly and a lot of people can be affected. This is a serious issue especially for students who have preexisting conditions & those who live with older family members. Not telling families could be jeopardizing a lot of people's health. There also should be guidelines set by the district/ county in cases like this, so the teacher should research what the protocol is and follow/ present this information to administrators.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: yes
Rated On: October 8, 2020 8:47 pm
Rated By: Antonius Hadley
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree. The teacher should go to the school's administration first.
Rated On: October 8, 2020 8:54 pm
Rated By: DuBuJy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution and think it is probably the best way to handle it.
Rated On: October 9, 2020 5:20 pm
Rated By: vydeDe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution.
Rated On: October 9, 2020 8:58 pm
Rated By: vaMuvy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree, this sounds like a situation where you should involve administration.
Rated On: October 12, 2020 8:34 pm
Rated By: aVehaj
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is the best solution to the issue at hand, this is not a light situation and should be taken very seriously in all aspects. The administration should hear out your views and will most likely act on the matter. District also should be able to help if the administration does not.
Rated On: October 13, 2020 2:35 pm
Rated By: vuzuDe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Speaking with administration and researching district guidelines is the right way to go about this problem.
Rated On: October 14, 2020 8:49 pm
Rated By: usuBuQ
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this
Rated On: October 15, 2020 9:13 pm
Rated By: Angela Mitchell
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I feel that talking with administration is the appropriate decision because then they may realize they might have made a mistake not notifying all the students who were exposed families.
Rated On: October 15, 2020 11:29 pm
Rated By: GebyXu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I would do exactly this.
Rated On: October 17, 2020 3:12 pm
Rated By: Dyvuqa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this because talking to your bosses first is always a solid first step. They should at least notify the parents of the students in your class.
Rated On: October 17, 2020 3:33 pm
Rated By: aqyZuR
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is what I would do, it is important to inform the families of those who were exposed.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 4:02 pm
Rated By: Mutyre
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this
Rated On: October 18, 2020 7:17 pm
Rated By: jereQy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 9:00 pm
Rated By: Jennifer Overbey
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this assessment. We are in a pandemic right now and we cannot take it lightly. I like this approach because you are going through the proper chain of command. If you just go and tell the parents then that could cause panic and a lot of other issues that could have been prevented.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 9:02 pm
Rated By: beVuLu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I like this solution because it goes without saying that you shouldnt go over the school's head in a situation like this however it is important to protect the health and safety of the students and their families and that should be priority.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 10:05 pm
Rated By: ezesaL
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is what I would do in this situation. I think this situation is the most beneficial because it expresses your concerns to administration, the solution is reasonable, and the solution could solve the problem.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 10:14 pm
Rated By: Santana Loar
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Yes, I think this is the best solution. This is a very serious issue.
Rated On: October 19, 2020 2:36 am
Rated By: aQyXyJ
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: communication is key
Rated On: October 19, 2020 3:17 am
Rated By: Vyzype
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution. It is a very touchy subject sometimes but it is something that needs to be addresses because it is a safety issue.
Rated On: February 26, 2021 6:20 pm
Rated By: RyWaPy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I completely agree! This is something I would do.
Rated On: February 27, 2021 7:39 pm
Rated By: Torii Podmokly
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this would be the best course of action. Teachers have the responsibility of protecting their students. Knowing that the COVID 19-positive student comes into close contact with her students gives her a good reason to voice her concerns with administration. She should document her correspondence so that if anything it falls back on administration for not doing their job.
Rated On: February 28, 2021 8:31 pm
Rated By: yPeRuT
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree that she should go to administration, this is the smartest way to go about this situation.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 3:16 am
Rated By: pydara
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with the solution and what information is being discussed.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 3:55 am
Rated By: dazugu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: agreed
Rated On: October 25, 2021 8:50 pm
Rated By: TyNede
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Sticking up for the students is best
Rated On: October 28, 2021 7:50 am
Rated By: geTuPa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution.
Rated On: October 28, 2021 6:00 pm
Rated By: aRaPuB
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This post points the teacher in the right direction as to where to voice their concerns
Rated On: October 29, 2021 3:06 pm
Rated By: nySyne
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this!
Rated On: October 30, 2021 3:34 pm
Rated By: anubeM
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This advice is most appropriate given the situation.
Rated On: October 31, 2021 8:29 am
Rated By: aPeQyG
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree
Rated On: October 31, 2021 10:41 pm
Rated By: egamyp
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think going to administration is best because it is ethically wrong to put others at risk!
Rated On: November 1, 2021 1:00 am
Rated By: yhedyZ
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a great solution. I definitely think this is a situation that should not be taking lightly. It is not okay for the school to not notify anyone else and put other peoples lives at risk.
Rated On: March 31, 2022 3:34 pm
Rated By: eSysyv
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is definitely a severe issue that should be made aware to the district and then parents, its not something that can be brushed off, especially because it could affect many people.
Rated On: April 4, 2022 4:43 am
Rated By: ahuNaj
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: i agree
Rated On: April 17, 2022 1:29 am
Rated By: aNabaR
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is something I would do.
Rated On: November 25, 2022 1:51 pm
Rated By: segeRa