Unfortunately, there is still school for the teachers whether they be K-12 or post-secondary. The classrooms and hallways are mostly empty. Only the gentle clacking of keyboards can be heard as teachers compile information for the term-end reports at Columbia. I went in yesterday, daytime, to begin the process. Miranda went with me to do some homework. I’ll be going back in, on my own, today to complete some more. Initially, we are given just 2 paid shifts to get 36 reports written/typed and entered into the various computer systems. It’s never enough time and we evening types end up working on our own time.
This morning my supervisor emailed us saying that classes were cancelled for this week and next (they were originally only cancelled for Monday and Tuesday). This means the one-on-one student-teacher conferences have also been cancelled (reports will be mailed or emailed to the students instead). Since we all have to be at school for our regular shifts over the next 2 weeks, I was hoping that we could use these 2 extra shifts to complete any outstanding reports. I asked my supervisor if we could use this extra time if there weren’t any meetings about next term, but all he said was make sure you submit them on time (which is this Friday). I guess I’ll complete as many as I can today and go from there.
Le sigh.
At least will have you contacting fewer people.