Resolution

In the end, my employer blinked. i got paid for my time off. The school says they will not be trying to replace me. I'm kind of skeptical on that, and will be trying to leave before they have a chance to fire me, but may finish out the year. I think I have a part time job that could become full time if necessary.

I know a few people in town were offered my job, nd it seems the responses ranged from polite refusal, to very impolite refusal. Thanks guys.