Letter to the editor: Teachers should be vaccine priority

I hear from so many politicians and parents that the kids should be in school. I agree. So, with all the complaining from politicians and parents, why were employees of public schools not first on the list to get vaccinated? Every employee at public schools should have been on the list, right after health care workers. Yough School District staff were able to get the first round of vaccinations last week, and hopefully other districts aren’t far behind.

Our state senator is worried about a constitutional amendment to limit the governor’s power. Let us get through this pandemic first, then you can go for your political constitutional amendment. People are dying every day from this. The finish line is in sight.

Wear your mask and let us get our school staffs vaccinated so our kids can get back to school. Please, state lawmakers, find a way to get past the political maneuverings and get it done.

Ken Bach

Smithton

The writer is a Yough School Board member.