Office of Inspector General Rodney C, Stewart, Inspector General "Serving Labor, Public Protection, and Energy and Environment Cabinets REPORT OF INVESTIGATION CABINET: Labor AGENCY: Ten (10) Kentucky School Districts CASE NO.: 2019-O1G-005 DATE OF REPORT: September 3, 2019 COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERALCase No. 2019-016-008 Report of Investigation Office of Inspector General Rodney C. Stewart, Inspector General Case No 2019-016-005 Subject: Multiple Position: Public School Employees Agency: Ten (10) Kentucky School Districts: Bath County School District, Boyd County ‘School District, Bullitt County School District, Carter County School District, Fayette ‘County School District, Letcher County School District, Jefferson County Public School District, Madison County Schoo! District, Marion County School District, and Oldham ‘County School District Initiated: April 3, 2019 Allegation: Ilegal Strike or Work Stoppage in Violation of KRS 336.130(1 Date of Final Report: September 3, 2019Case No, 2019-016-005 Report of Investigation SAFEGUARDING INTEGRITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY The Office of Inspector General is tasked 10 investigate alleged wrongful acis or omissions committed by employees of the Labor Cabinet, Public Protection Cabinet, and Energy and Environment Cabinet. The Office of Inspector General acknowledges that within these Cabinets, hardworking, responsible, and honest individuals comprise the majority of state employees. The Office of Inspector General acknowledges that. the responsibilities of this Office are éritical. in ensuring that state employees conduct themselves withthe highest of standards The Offce of Inspector General does not serve as an advocate for either the complainant (or the agency involved in any case. This role ensures that the investigative process is conducted completely fatrly, and impartially, safeguarding integrity in state government. The Office of Inspector General may or may not find wrongful acts or omissions, but reserves the rights to make administrative recommendations for improving thé operation of state government, ado. refer the matter to the appropriate agency The Inspector General remains dedicated to the principle that no public servant, regardless of rank or position. is above. the low, ani believés the strength of our ‘government is built On the solid character of individuals who hold the public trustcase No, 2019-016-005 1 m, W. vL vu. ‘TABLE OF CONTENTS Request for Investigation General Background Relevant Defniions and Applicable Statutory Authority Investigative Summary Findings Conclusion Exhibit List Report of InvestigationCase No. 2019-01608, Report of Investigation 1. REQUEST FOR INVES (On April 3, 2019, the Office of inspector General (OIG) was directed by Labor Cabinet Secretary David A. Dickerson (Secretary) to investigate the circumstances surrounding the closure of ten (10) schoo! districts inthe Commonwealth of Kentucky during the months of February and March 2019. ‘The specific purpose of this referal was to provide the Secretary with information so he could determine whether a “work stoppage” by public employees had occurred in violation of KRS 336.130(1), Note: Consistent with the Secretary's mandate, the OIG submits this Report of Investigation (ROL) with the intent of reporting the facts discovered through established investigative procedures so ‘hat the Secretary might fully consider the legal question whether, based on the evidence presented, a violation of KRS 336.130(1) had occurred. It isnot the intent of the OIG 10 make a ‘recommendation as o.any egal conclusion orto recommend any further steps the Secretary might ‘ake under Kentucky law. This ROI describes actions and evemts related tothe closure of ceriain school districts that the (1G could substantiate through te evidence collected in its investigation. In particular, this ROT will dseribe, as best as possible with the documents provided by the ten (10) school districts at the heart ofthis investigation, the following: (The act or acts by a grassroots organization known as “KY 120 United” calling for a work stoppage in as many Kentucky school districts as possible; 2) The concerns of some schoo! district administrators regarding the conduct oftheir employees; @) The decisions by school district administrators to cancel school as a result of ‘overwhelming teacher absences; (The effort and intent by some school district administrators to propase alternative solutions to school district shut downs; and (8) The number of public school teachers who requested sick leave after calls by KY 120 United to engage in “sickouts” and who appeared in Frankfort to participate incoordinated political events. . Insome instances, this ROI also points out the absence of evidence that would nor allow ito reach ‘a conclusion of fact as to the conduct of numerous individual.Case No. 2019-016-008 Repor of tnvesigation I, GENERAL BACKGROUND Between February and March of 2019, public school teachers and administrators throughout the Commonwealth organized so-alled “sick outs” that resulted in the closure of ten (10) leel school districts over the course of multiple days, a the districts were unable to fill the mass amount of vacancies with substitute teachers. (See Exhibit 1, Affidavits). Specifically, Bath, Boyd, Bui Carter, Fayette, Jefferson, Letcher, Madison, Marion, and Oldham County Schools were forced to ‘lose during the aforementioned timeframe as follows: (1) Bath County Public Schools — February 28, 2019 @) Boyd County Publie Schools ~ February 28, 2019 @) Bullitt County Public Schools ~ March 7,13, and 14, 2019 (4) Carter County Public Schools ~ February 28, 2019 (5) Fayette County Public Schools - February 28, 2019 (©) Jefferson County Public Schools - February 28, March 6, 7,12, 13, and 14,2019 (1) Letcher County Public Schools ~ February 28, 2019, (8) Madison County Public Schools ~ February 28, 2019 (9) Marion County Public Schools - February 28, 2019 (10) Oldham County Public Schools ~ March 7, 2019 Upon direction from the Secretary, the OIG served a subpoena duces tecum (subpoens) to the superintendent of each ofthe ten (10) school districts fr the following records: (1) Copies of all documents and/or records identifying the names of any [District] employees who called in sick to (District) for any of the dates ‘identified above; @) Copies of all documents and/or records that memorialize or record any attempt made by the [District] employees identified above to callin sick to (District) for any of the dates identified above; @) Copies of all affidavits from [Distict] employees or lettersnotes from licensed medical professionals provided by [District] employees who celled 6case No. 2019-016-005 Report of vestigation in sick to [District] for any of the dates identified above that authenticate or ‘confirm the reason forthe employees" requested absence; (4) Copies ofall documents and/or records maintained by [District] that discuss the decision by (District) officals to close schools for any of the dates identified above dve to an alleged “sick out"; (5) Copies of all policies and procedures concerning the use of sick leave by [District] employees, the method by which [District] employees must notify [District] of the need to take sick leave, and the need to provide supporting documentation, if any, upon the employees’ retum to work; and (6) Acertficaion of any records provided. (See generally Exhibit 2, Subpoenas). All ten (10) aforementioned districts responded, however, not all districts provided all information requested inthe subpoena. Specifically, nine (9) districts that closed sehools did not provide any “affidavits” for teachers who called in sick. Take, for example, the response from Fayette County Public Schools, in which they explainec the lack of affidavits as follows: [Wihen school was canceled distictwide on February 28, supposing ocumentation for substitute requests became immaterial, as this became a non- contact [sc] day that was made up atalater date. The language ofthe statute clearly contemplates providing verification after the absence occurred. Sick leave forms supporting requested sick day are not required on scheduled or unscheduled (ey. snow days) non-contract days. Consequently, we do not have any sick leave forms ‘or physician notes from employees who requested sick leave on February 28, 2019.' (Exhibit 3, Response Letters from Ten Districts, p. 11) (emphasis in letter) During its investigation, the O1G became aware that Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Commissioner Wayne D. Lewis, Jr. (Lewis) had also requested information from the relevent school districts that could aid in the O1G's investigation." (See Exhibit 4, March 27, 2019 Lewis Letter “Re: Teacher ‘Sick Outs’ and Response to District Document Production”), On May 2, 5 A copy ofall eter responses fom nine aforementioned shoo istics canbe ound in Exhibit’. > Levi's eter and request fr docuens were cbained pursuant e KDE's oem investigation into whee public school eahets ltd KRS 161.1590), whih tate ‘Sick eve stl be praned 1a tscher or employee ihe orshe preset personal fiat or cotfete of physician sang that the escher or employer was il tat the ache or employee ‘was absent for the purpose of tending toa member of his ter eine fay who was io forthe purposes of mauringa member of his or her immediate familyCase No, 2019-01605 Repor of investigation 2019, the OIG requested the following information from KDE and Lewis by way of another subpoena duces tecum: ‘Any and all documents related to alleged “sick outs” by public-school employees produced to your office by the Bath County School District, the Boyd County School District, the Bullitt County School District, the Carter County School District, the Fayette County School District, the Letcher County School District, the Jefferson County Public School District, the Madison County School District, the Marion County School District, and the Oldham County School District in response to your electronic mails dated March 14, 2019. (Exhibit 5, May 2, 2019 OIG Subpoena to KDE), ‘Also during its investigation, the OIG also became aware thatthe Kentucky State Police, Faciliti Security Division, possessed information in the form of video surveillance and “sign-in sheets from the Kentucky State Capitol (Capitol) that could potentially identify individuals present atthe protests that occurred in Frankfort on the dates that the relevast school districts closed. On April 8, 2019, OIG roquested the following information from KSP: * Video survetlance tapes? from both the entrance tothe State Capitol Building and within the State Capitol Building meeting room on February 28, March 5, 6,7, 12, 13, and 14 of 2019, ‘+ Allsign-in logs of individuals signing in to gain access to the State Capitol Building ‘on February 28, March 5,6, 7,12, 13, and 14° of 2018 (Exhibit 6, Aptil 8, 2019 OIG letter to KSP “RE: OIG File No: 2019-01G-005") 5 ume reece den cveilance rom the Capitol wt ot hie in the CG's inveigtionCase No, 2019-016-008 Repor of tnvestigation ML RELEV, Ns CABLE STATUTORY AUTHORITY Federal law, specifically the National Labor Relations Act, defines what constitutes a “strike + 20USC.§ 14202): “The term ‘strike’ includes any stike or other concerted stoppage of | ‘work by employees (including a stoppage by reason of the expiration of a collecive- bargaining agrecment) and any concerted slowdown or other concerted interuption of ‘operations by employees. KRS Chapters 336 and 61 define what constitutes a “public sector employee” + KRS336.180(3): “The term ‘public employee’ means an employee ofa ‘public agency” as ‘that ferm is defined in KRS 61.870(1)) + KRS 61.870(1(¢), (1): “Public agency’ means: .. [every county and city governing ‘body, council, schoo! district board, special district board, and municipal corporation [or ajny body which, within any fiscal year, derives atleast twenty-five percent (25%) of its funds expended by it inthe Commonwealth of Kentucky from state or local authority funds.” (emphasis added), KRS Chapter 336 also defines the scope by which the Cabinet has a duty to investigate possible statutory violations: ‘* KRS336.015(1):"“The secretary ofthe Labor Cabinet shall have the duties, responsibilities, ‘power, and authority relating to labor, wages and hours, occupational safety and health of ‘employees, child labor, workers’ compensation, and all other maters previously under the jurisdiction of the Department of Labor.” (emphasis added). ‘+ KRS336,050(2):"“The secretary in person or by representative may prosecute any violation ‘of any ofthe provisions of any law which itis his or her duty to administer or enforce + KRS 336.060(1): “In the conduct of an investigation or hearing, the secretary or any authorized deputy may issue subpoenss to compel the attendance of witnesses and parties and the production of books, papers, and records competent and relevant to the matter ‘under investigation.” + KRS_336.130(1): “Employees, collectively and individually, may strike, engage in ‘peaceful picketing, and assemble collectively for peaceful purposes, excep that no public ‘employee, collectively or individually, may engage in a strike or a work stoppage.” (emphasis added),Case No, 2019-016-005 Repos of Investigation IV, INVESTIGATIVE SUMMARY A. A Grassroots Organization, KY 120 United, Cals for Teacher Sickouts On February 27, 2019, a grassroots organization known as “KY 120 United” (KY 120), issued a request to Kentucky public school teschers to cal in sick in aneffort to force the closure of public School systems. (Evhibit 7, February 27, 2019 LEX 18 News Article, “KY 120 United Calls For ‘Teacher Sickout In Response to HB 525”). KY 120°s call fora “sickout” came in direct response: toapending vote on House Bill $25 during the 2019 General Assembly, abil that sought to change: the administration ofthe Kentucky Teacher's Retirement System Board of Trustees. (See generally fd). Init social media message, KY 120 stated, in part: Please cal in sick tomorrow and text your co-workers to do the same. We need districts to shut down as early as possible this evening. [Superintendents] have been alerted and are on board. If school is called off ~ people should get to Frankfort tomorrow, wear red, bring signs, but remember they will not be allowed inside. If HB 525 passes out of commitiee on Thurday we will stay home on Friday as well Retirees, we are asking you do not take sub assignments and stand with us (a. a5), B. Some Districts Recognized Problems With the Sickouts and Possible Consequences Subsequent to KY 120’s request, on February 28, 2019, schocls were forced to shut down due to excessive teacher absences in Bath, Boyd, Carter, Fayete,JeTerson, Letcher, Madison, Marion, and Oldham counties. On March 6, 2019, schools were forcedto close again in Jefferson County ‘Then, on March 7, 2019, Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) Superintendent Marty Pollio. (Pollo) announced plan to avoid future forced school closures, (Exhibit 8, March 7, 2019 Letter to “ICPS Educators and Staff” from Pollio). In his letter, Pollo stated: [The Jefferson County Teachers” Association] and JCPS have developed a plan that sill sllow nearly $00 educators from our district to be present and engaged in the legislative process each of the remaining four days of the [General Assembly] tession, This plan will provide teachers the opportnity to have a significant presence in Frankfort, and allow schools tobe open to serve our children. (Ua see also Exhibit 9, March 7,2019 WAVE-TV article, “New plan would allow JCPS teachers to protest in Frankfort without shutting down schools") Nevertheless, on March 12, 13, and 14,(Case No. 2019-016-005 Repor of Investigation 2019, schools in Jefferson County were forced to close due to the excessive number of teachers that called in sick In addition to JCPS, the OIG found that the administrations of several other school districts were ‘opposed tothe actions of KY 120 and those teachers who called in sick in an effort to force closures ‘ofthe school system. Of note, the OG obtained the following communications: February 27,2019 email (9:31 PM) from Tom Shelton, Executive Director ofthe Kentucky Association’of School Superintendents to multiple recipients: “I don't know how itis perceived or stated that I indicated superintendents were okay with a ‘sickout’ but Ihave ‘multiple texts tothe contrary and I wanted each of you to have the real story{.]" February 28, 2019 letter from Boyd County School District Superintendent William BBoblett to unknown recipient(s): “From what I can tell, the information discussed about HB 525 was correct. This bill would change how trustees are nominated to the KTRS Board. However, the inital information stating superintendents “are on board” with the “sick out” was incorrect and eventually corrected.]” February 28, 2019 email (2:53 PM) from Fayette County Public School Spokeswoman Lisa Defendell(Defendall to Sandra Waters: “I completely understand your frustration. I'm a ‘working mom and [ am facing the same situation. ‘The problem is that ths is not our decision. We did not encourage this or support this.” February 28, 2019 email (9:06 PM) from Defendall to parents of schoolchildren in Fayette County: “Last night at 8 p.m., 40 percent of our teachers had requested substitutes) Although we tried to fill them, we had more than 700 spots unfilled. There was no way ‘we could physically have school because it would not be safe with inadequate supervision. ‘This was not something we warved to do.” March 4, 2019 email (7:33 PM) from Oldham County Schools Director of Personnel Richard Graviss, o Oldham County School Superintendent Greg Schultz (Schultz): “The ‘outrage expressed throughout the Commonwealth s at a fervor pitch, with advocacy groups calling for marches on Frankfort and ‘sick outs’. While T am personally not sure how effective this step would be in either the short or the long term, nor do I believe iti in the best interest ofthe students...” ‘March 6, 2019 email (9:26 PM) from Bullitt County Public School Superintendent Jesse Bacon (Bacon) to “All Bullitt CO Employees": “At the time of this email, we have over 200 vacancies without substitutes. That number is just too many to ensure the safety of all. ‘students and staff. For that reason, I have reluctanily canceled school for tomorrow.(case No. 2019-016-005 Report of Investigation If Tam being true to myself, [need tobe honest with you now about ths situation, [do not {ee this action is in our best interest or the best interest of our students at this time.” ‘+ March 7, 2019 email (10:20 AM) fiom Bacon to Patrick Kehoe: “I do want to make it understood that we have about 600+ teachers that didnot callout, They will face the same negative feelings from the community as those that are politically active, These actions being taken by a minority are very damaging to the majority and I have not (nor several other superintendents affected) been able to make them see the bigger picture of how this ‘impacts a multitude of things down the road.” ‘© March 13, 2019 email (1:54 PM) from Bacon to “All Bullitt CO Employees”: “I also fee! for our kids. [know we have several kids in our district who are just fine today. They are safe at home with their parents or a Loved one, playing, reading, eating hot meals or maybe leven watching TV. also know we have some students who need to bein school. They. need the reassurance, caring, and love that you provide them. They need the two hot meals ‘and many snacks they get, They neod the routine and structure that is lacking in thei lives." (See generally Exhibit 10, Administration Emails)(Case No. 2019-016-005 Report of Investigation EINDINGS [As part of its investigation, the O1G reviewed more than 12,700 “sick-dey entries” provided ia response tothe subpoenas issued to ten (10) Keatucky sche dist. In addition, the O1G reviewed hundreds of pages of documents from KDE, as wel as hundreds of pages of "sign togs” from the Capitol from February 28, March 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14,2019. Consequently, the 1G was able to determine that approximately 5,070 pubic schoolteachers in those ten (10) identified School districts had alle in sick over the course of those six (6) aforementioned days withthe specific intent of closing their respective distrits. Of those 5.070 teachers who called in sick, thereby causing the identified school systems to shut down over the course of six (6) day, the OIG was abl to identify approximately 1,074 individuals who also appeared on the Capital sign-log on one or more of those sx (6) days, Below isa further breakdown ofthese findings: ‘Bath County - On May 13, 2019, the Bath County Schoo! District responded to the O1G, but provided no documents in response tothe OIG's subpoena that requested the names of District employees who called in sick on February 28, 2019. In response, the Bath County ‘School District stated: "Bath County School District does not have an automated system to capture electronic sick leave. Therefore, there areno documents to submit to you.” (Exhibit 3.2) ‘+ Boyd County On May 5, 2019, the Boyd County School District provided documents in response to the O1G's subpoena that identified the names of District employees who called in sick on February 28, 2019. This was the only day thatthe District was forced to close due to teacher absences. The Boyd County School Distt reported seventy-two (72) teachers as calling in sick on that date. The OIG was able to verify that seven (7) of these teachers visited the Capitol on February 28, 2019, ‘+ Bullitt County ~ On May 13,2019, the Bulit County Schoo! District provided documents in response to the O1G's subpoena that identified the names of District employees who called in sick on March 7, 13, and 14,2019. On these three (2) days, the District was forced 1p close due to teacher absences. The Bullitt County School District reported 250 teachers as calling in sick on those dates, The OIG was able to verify that coventy-throo (73) of ‘these teachers visited the Capitol on March 7, 13, and/or 14, 2019, ‘+ Carter County ~ On April 12,2019, the Carter County School District provided documents in response to the O1G's subpoens that identified the names of District employees who called in sick on February 28, 2019. This was the only day thatthe District was forced to close due to teacher absences. ‘The Carter County School District reported fiy-sx (56) teachers as calling in sick on that date. OIG was able to determine that nine (9) of these teachers visited the Capitol on that February 28,2019.Case No, 2019-016-005 Report of livestgation ‘+ Fayette County ~ On April 30, 2019, the Fayette County School District provided documents in response t0 the OIG's subpoena that identified the names of District ‘employees who called in sick on February 28, 2019. This was the ony day that the District ‘was forced to close due to teacher absences. ‘The Fayette County School District reported £849 teachers as calling in sick on that date. The OIG was able to verify that 197 of these teachers visited the Capitol on February 28. 2019. ‘+ Jefferson County - On May 13, 2019, the Jefferson County Public Schocls provided documents in response to the O1G's subpoena that identified the names of District ‘employees who called in sick on February 28, 2019 and March 6, 7,12, 13, and 14, 2019. (On these six (6) days, the District was forced to close school due to teacher absences. The Jefferson County School Distrit reported 3,370 teachers a calling in sick on those dates ‘The OIG was able to verify that 713 ofthese teachers visited the Capitol on February 28, 2019 and March 6, 7,12, 13, and 14, 2019. ‘+ Letcher County — On April 23, 2019, the Letcher County School District provided documents in response to the O1G's subpoena that identified the names of District ‘employees who called in sick on February 28, 2019. This was the only day thatthe District was forced to close due to teacher absences. ‘The Letcher County School Distict reported ninety-three (93) teachers as calling in sick on that date. ‘The OIG was able to verify that twelve (12) ofthese teachers visited the Capitol on February 28, 2019 ‘+ Madison County ~ On May 13, 2019, the Madison County School District provided documents in response to the O1G's subpoena that identified the names of District ‘employees who called in sick on February 28, 2019, This was the only day tha: the District was forced to close due to teacher absences. The Madison County School Ditict reported 164 teachers as calling in sick on that date. The OIG was able to verify that thity-four (G4) of these teachers visited the Cepitol on February 28, 2019, ‘+ Marion County On May 13,2019, the Marion County School District provided documents in response to the O1G's subpoena that identified the names of District employees who called in sick on February 28, 2019. This was the only day thatthe District was forced to close due to teacher absences. The Marion County School District reported thity-five (35) teachers calling in sick on that date, The OIG was able to verify that one (1) of these: teachers visited the Capital on February 28, 2019. + Oldham County - On May 10, 2019, the Oldham County School District provided documents in response to the OIG's subpoena that identified the names of District employees wi called in sick on March 7, 2019. This was the only day tha the District ‘was forced to close due to teacher absences. The Oldham County School Distct reported 181 teachers as calling in sick on that date, ‘The OIG was able to verify that twenty-eight (28) of these teachers visited the Cepitol on March 7, 2019.(Case No. 2013.016-005 Report of investigation Below is another comprehensive breakdown ofthe above information. Table / illustrates the total ‘numberof teachers by district who called in sick and whom the OIG could verify as being present at the Capitol on the dates when school districts were forced to shut down duc to excessive teacher absences, Table 2 illustrates the mumber of teachers who participated in consecutive work stoppage days.(Case No, 2019-016-005 at ae ec ae ———— a 7ams ; — aes a ems A = a a aa = = aan = eas Paes i = PoE _ a a = ro ame a a i raat a Report of Investigation Table? [Number of district provide names and occurence of participation in sick-out ‘day 731 2 days 195 3 days 7 ‘days 20 Says 1case No, 2019-01605 Repor of inveigation VL Prior tothe firs forced schoo! shut down on February 28,2019, KY 120, via Facebook, encouraged public schoolteachers to “callin sick tomorrow and text your co-workers todo the same. We need. districts to shut down.” ‘The intent ofthis group was clear and stated explicitly ~ shut down the school districts, Whether the “sickouts” constitute a “strike” or “work stoppage” under KRS 336.130(1) is a ‘question forthe Seeretry. But as documented inthis ROI, the OIG has obtained enough evidence to support a conclusion that it was the specific intent of no fewer than 1,074 teachers f call in. ick—falsely, no less—for the express purpose of shuting down schools in ten (10) Kentucky school districts on varying dates throughout February and March of 2019, to participate in. coordinated political eventsCase No, 2019-016-008 Report of favestigation vu. 1. Exhibit 1 ~ Affidavits of Bath, Bullit, Fayette, Jefferson, Letcher, Madison, and Marion County Schoo! Districts in Response to OIG Subpoena Duces Tecum (8 pages) 2. Exhibit2— subpoenas Duces Tecum issued by O1G to Bath, Boyd, Bulli, Caer, Fayets ‘elerson, Letcher, Madison, Marion, and Oldham County School Districts 22 pages). ‘3. Exhibit 3 —Letters in Response to OIG Subpoena Duces Tecum from Bath, Boyd, Bult, Carter, Fayette, Jefferson, Letcher, Madison, Marion, and Oldham County Schoo! Districts 5 pages). 4, Exhibit 4- March 27,2019 Lewis Letter “Re: Teacher ‘Sick Outs" and Response to District Document Production” (3 pages). ‘5. Exhibit § - May 2, 2019 OIG Subpoena Duces Tecum to Kentucky Department of Education, Dr. Wayne D. Lewis, J. (2 pages). ‘6. Exhibit 6 ~ April 8, 2019 OIG Letter Request to KSP “RE: OIG File No. 2019-01G-005" page) 7. Exhibit] February 27, 2019 LEX 18 News Article, “KY 120 United Calls For Teacher Sickout in Response to HB 525" (6 pages). 8 Exhibit 8 - March 7, 2019 Letter to “ Marty Pllio (one page). "S Educators and Staff" from Superintendent 9, Exhibit 9 - March 7, 2019 WAVE-TV article, “New plan would allow JCPS teachers to ‘protest in Frankfort without shutting down schools." (3 pages) 10, Exhibit 10 ~ Collection of emails fom various school administrators regarding sick outs (1 pages.