Richardson ISD hasn't closed campuses yet, but it’s asking parents to pitch in on campuses.
Richardson ISD, which has a mask mandate in place, is calling on the community to help keep doors open. Once parents pass a background check, they can help in areas, such as the cafeteria, the front office, and dismissal duties. "She’s like, ‘Mom, everybody is sick and scared. The teachers are gone or they are also sick. I didn’t have a teacher for two and a half hours today,’" Taylor said.
The state’s COVID-19 reporting for Texas students and staff is a week delayed, but during the first week back from winter break, the state reported almost 12,000 staff members tested positive. There were 26,000 students who tested positive last week.
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