It's business as usual at local schools despite the ongoing teachers' job action says the president of the District Parent Advisory Committee for School District 43. But don't get complacent, says Heidi Gable.
"The fact that it keeps dragging on is quite frustrating, it's frustrating for teachers and parents," she said.
Gable said schools have figured out ways to communicate information about student progress and deal with issues such as fundraising even though teachers aren't doing administrative duties. But she's concerned about the long-term damage if teachers' negotiations aren't resolved soon.
To get that point across, Gable said, DPAC plans an email campaign with stakeholders in the dispute.
"As parents, we have the needs of our children purely, there is no other motive for us... but to try and remind everyone that we want this resolved."
The email campaign is expected to get started in the next couple of weeks, Gable said.
