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Protect Our Teachers with PPE

The decision has been made by our school board to return to in-person learning despite rapidly increasing COVID numbers in our county, the proximity to a vaccine,  the majority opinion of our workforce, and the incredible leap to online learning that has been created for students.

UPDATE to this fundraiser
: in this past two weeks the school district has committed to provide KN95 to all teachers for the remainder of in-person learning. The district has also now committed to fit testing any teacher that desires to be fitted for a higher level N95 or silicone mask brace. This is really important and good news. We have ended this fundraiser because of that. If a Bainbridge teacher needs any specific COVID support, please reach out. At the end of the semester, all remaining funds will be directed to BYS.

In the last two weeks we have put hundreds of KN95, N95 and dozens of silicone mask braces in the hands of (on the faces of) teachers, regardless of teaching assignment or medical conditions. Now the school district will take up this charge to further protect all teachers.




This GoFundMe is intended to support all teachers at Bainbridge Island public schools in acquiring KN95 masks and other supports  to use daily in their classrooms if they desire it.  We as a community can help make teachers feel supported by giving them safety and protection during unprecedented times.

Bainbridge teachers love their students. They have worked endlessly and tirelessly to build an online learning experience of value. Many are afraid. Afraid of returning at this time to in-person learning under the current conditions. Afraid of dying.

On average a box of 30 - K95 masks costs between $45-$60. A single teacher would need roughly 90 - K95 masks to make it to the end of the school year.

Face shields, purchased online, cost an average of $5-$10 each. Many can be washed and reused.  (Update: face shields have been provided for all teaching staff now).

We value the communities support in locating the best PPE and the best value. 

*I am a teacher, but I am also a parent. I want the children of Bainbridge Island and their families to be safe. I want kids to be ok. I want to support all my colleagues in having the highest level PPE that can be afforded to protect their lives. 

**Any and all unused funds will be directed to Bainbridge Youth Services at the end of the school year.

*** Please feel free to contact us to let us know your concerns and questions.

Donations 

  • Anonymous
    • $15 
    • 3 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $100 
    • 3 yrs
  • Rick Mc
    • $100 
    • 3 yrs
  • Sam George
    • $150 
    • 3 yrs
  • Ann Jessen
    • $20 
    • 3 yrs

Organizer

Meloni Courtway
Organizer
Bainbridge Island, WA

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