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Oct. 4, 2021Hopkins, Mo. |  By: Brennen LaMastres

North Nodaway BOE discusses essential workers

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HOPKINS, Mo. - At the latest North Nodaway R-6 Board of Education meeting, staff were labeled as essential workers to help fight absences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Superintendent Chris Turpin told KXCV/KRNW that this not only helps teachers and staff, but is meant mostly to help the kids so students have consistent learning environments.

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The label also gives them the ability to NOT use their paid sick leave days whenever they need to quarantine.