Norman Teachers Respond To Sick Calls After COVID-19 Case At Middle School

Students at Irving Middle School in Norman are returning to the classroom Tuesday, after the district says a COVID-19 case on campus prompted too many teachers to call in sick Monday.

Tuesday, October 6th 2020, 6:55 am

By: Colby Thelen

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Students at Irving Middle School in Norman are returning to the classroom Tuesday, after the district says a COVID-19 case on campus prompted too many teachers to call in sick Monday.

In a letter sent to faculty, the district said the call out pattern could be in violation of their contract.

News 9's Colby Thelen spoke with one teacher who says there is another side to the story.

Colby Thelen

Colby Thelen joined the News 9 team in 2020, and he co-anchors News 9 This Morning on weekdays. He has a passion for storytelling and is especially drawn to stories that highlight conservation and culture. Some of Colby’s favorite projects have been traveling to Africa and Mexico with the Oklahoma City Zoo, highlighting their different conservation efforts.