'This is a time more than ever to appreciate what they do.'
While schools are closed across the country, custodial staff are doing their part to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus with deep cleanings lasting several days.
"They're in a potentially contaminated area, making sure the school is safe for our kids," Thomas said."I said, 'Let's be mindful of other people going right into the front lines' and that just sparked a positive conversation. Everyone immediately wanted to help." Lyall Smith, head of facilities and management at Williston schools, told"GMA" his staff is extremely thankful.
Shawna Lidsky, a mom of two from Shelburne, Vermont, followed Thomas' lead and started a fundraiser for the janitorial staff at Shelburne Community School, where her 9-year-old attends.Shawna Lidsky's children, ages, 3 and 9, are homeschooled in Vermont as the novel coronavirus affects the globe and schools are closed.
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