First of all I believe this paid absence is a blessing in disguise. Instead of trying to figuring out it all I am just going to take it all at face value. I realized I do have issues when setting up my classroom which used to take 20 minutes for two days of absence took me over 3 hours and I kept on making mistakes in planning. I also felt that focusing was super impossible. When I had my parent teacher conference I felt like I was trying to keep my emotions together.
I have thought about the incident on Thursday. First I was put in a bad situation. My principal stated that where was my classroom assistant and I said I did not know. I basically had to either block or watch the door for escapees. I was alone and another assistant was supposed to be in the room with me One student decided to strip and that was the moment that one decided to use that as a opportunity to escape and lock the door. I had been concerned with my door recently and sent two work orders to get it fixed. Also my room temperature was 79 even with the door open. I had sent three work orders and it continued to be super hot in my room. When I ran after Ava I should of notified the office of her escape and stay with my other students. I tried to be a super hero and chase after her. She was shoe and sock less and plopped and I could not get her up. When I picked her up I noticed that the door was locked. I tried to have my students unlock the door but they did not know how to do it. I did the first logical thing and tried my fellow teacher next door and across the way and neither teacher had a key to unlock it. So I called the office and my teacher let the secretary know about the situation. She stated that she could not leave her desk. My classroom aide was no where to be found. The secretary called for the custodian and he tried the keys and still was not able to unlock the door. Finally my classroom assistant came with the custodian My one on one had arrived from lunch and I stated she needed to stay with student who had escaped. I realized because of the heat that the windows had been open except for the screen due to the heat. So I took a chance and attempted to get in through the door. I unlocked it and Ava came back in the room. My student who stripped had her shoes and socks off. My one on one had not returned and it was time to go to specials . I made a decision to attempt to take the student who was a one on one since her aide was not there and the reminder of the students to the special. I figured that I would bring the shoes afterwards and it was better to be safe with all kids in toe instead of trying to put the shoes on myself and as soon as I put one child's shoes on the other would take theirs off again When I walked to the special I was able to successfully ge them to the special . The one on one stated that she would return shortly. My principal was quite upset and without looking at the window assumed I had broken it and was quite upset that i had not supposely contact her when I did call the office for help. I wrote the incident as best as possible and my principal stated I guess you did not break the window and walked away. Then an administrator came and we discussed the incident. It was determined I take a medical leave of absence. I stated I would get together lesson plans . Unfortunately I was only able to get one week ready due to having to leave the classroom before the end of the day. I was able to keep my composure and attempted to make the appointments for the medical staff that were needed for my return. I am grateful that the district is concerned for my health and I have discussed with one of my NP how my treatment should be adjusted. I am also going to articulate the specifics of my concern for my medical condition I hope by fufilling this leave of absence I will be able to return Feb. 27rh Moving forward I would like another assistant to help me watch my class during the time I was formally alone if a student escapes I will call the office and not leave the classroom lso need my assistant to follow my direction and not leave and go to the office, another classrom or somewhere else without letting me know when I specifically asked the one on one to say with the student. Other than leaving with finding out if there were keys and or contacting the office for help and opening the door by going through the window I was present watching my students. I look forward to my return because my heart is with the students and that steps will be taken to make this classrooy m a more safe enviroment by my absence and figuring out how to retify the siiuation would request that this statement will be in my file since this is more specific that my first statement and it will detail the incident. I hope in my absence it will be determined I am able to do my job description safel In my absence since I will not be there I have stated to the secretary that I would deliver the keys the the office. On my department I left my room with all the windows locked since it was 75 degrees most of the day Thank you
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