SEGUIN, Texas — COVID-19 cases continue to climb at schools across the state. In Seguin, the rising number of cases is having an impact on the attendance rate. That’s why one superintendent took to social media to share his concerns with parents.
What You Need To Know
- Like many Texas school districts, Seguin ISD has seen a dramatic uptick in cases of COVID-19
- Angelina Valdez, who works in the district's bus department, says student and staff absences have been numerous
- Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez recently shared his COVID-19 concerns and frustrations in a lengthy Facebook post
- Gutierrez said that if cases continue to increase and result in further staff shortages, schools may need to shut down
Seguin ISD is the latest school district to face a possible closure due to rising COVID cases. Angelina Valdez works in the bus department. She sees absences daily from students and staff.
A quick lunch of PB&J means Valdez is finally halfway through her day.
“I get up at 5 a.m.,” said Valdez.
She’s been a bus monitor in the bus barn for Seguin ISD for nine years, helping kids get to school safely and on time.
“My bus leaves at 6:15 a.m. I only come home and rest for a little bit, then I take off and go back to work,” she said.
Lately, Valdez said she’s seen a change - a steady drop of staff and students.
“They are short on bus drivers and monitors. If somebody gets sick or has to quarantine, it makes it worse. Sometimes I have to put more than one...
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