Reduction-in-force
Dems would rather have teachers protesting than in the classroom
April 13 2009 15:46
Numerous school districts are laying off teachers at an unprecedented rate.
It could have been avoided.
Democrats decided to support the teacher’s union (Arizona Education Association) instead of supporting teachers.
Here’s what Democratic Representative Tom Chabin had to say on his refusal to support school districts in having more time to deal with the state’s fiscal crisis:
“The hesitancy really revolves around putting a face on a decision that we make. The truth is, the truth is, that if we give notice to teachers on April 15th and their families, and the schools, and the children they teach, we will see who is affected by our decisions. They will be here and it will put more pressure on us to develop a budget in education sooner. Now that’s honest.”
Honest indeed.
Democrats would rather have teachers protesting at the Capitol than teaching in the classroom.
It could have been avoided.
Democrats decided to support the teacher’s union (Arizona Education Association) instead of supporting teachers.
Here’s what Democratic Representative Tom Chabin had to say on his refusal to support school districts in having more time to deal with the state’s fiscal crisis:
“The hesitancy really revolves around putting a face on a decision that we make. The truth is, the truth is, that if we give notice to teachers on April 15th and their families, and the schools, and the children they teach, we will see who is affected by our decisions. They will be here and it will put more pressure on us to develop a budget in education sooner. Now that’s honest.”
Honest indeed.
Democrats would rather have teachers protesting at the Capitol than teaching in the classroom.
Teacher Layoffs Could've Been Avoided
April 08 2009 10:37
The following links consist of a few headlines regarding teacher layoffs.
These layoffs could have been avoided if Democrats had voted with Republicans to give school districts more time to make teachers aware of their employment status.
State law requires notices go out by April 15.
The following news stories are more than likely just the beginning of Reduction-in-force (RIF) notices...
Gilbert School District votes to cut 400 teachers
TUSD Board approves layoffs for 605 workers, mostly teachers
Chino Valley sends out 227 RIF letters to employees
Peoria School District approves layoff of 300 teachers
Deer Valley Unified School District laying off 121 Employees
Dysart Unified School District to recommend elimination of 175 jobs
Queen Creek School Board approves cutting 35 teachers
34 teachers leaving Kingman Unified School District
Mayer School Board RIFs 8 employees
Mesa school jobs in ‘confusing’ limbo
Torren Eilhelmsen, a Desert Ridge High School student recently wrote a letter to the Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board. The student’s experience is not unlike many of her counterparts in schools all across Arizona.
Eilhelmsen wrote, “I am very involved with student leadership. Specifically, I am part of the Principal's Advisory Council that helps deal with different issues at the school. This morning, April 6, 2009, students walked into class knowing something wasn't right. Then, when the bell rang, distraught first-year teachers gave their students the news that they very likely would not have a job with Gilbert Public School District next year. This announcement was made to them on Friday, April 3, 2009, after school. This announcement comes after Dr. Allison told the parents of the Parent Superintendent Council, that he and the governing board would do everything in their power not to cut teachers and increase class sizes. We all trusted that was what was to happen. Now, they have said that first year teachers may not get to teach with Gilbert Public Schools next year. This would raise the class size at Desert Ridge to approximately double the size of this year's classes. Now I ask you, are we supposed to still trust you when you tell us something? I find it hard to believe that there would be logic in that in the least amount. There are other things that can and should be cut long before it comes to teachers.”
These layoffs could have been avoided if Democrats had voted with Republicans to give school districts more time to make teachers aware of their employment status.
State law requires notices go out by April 15.
The following news stories are more than likely just the beginning of Reduction-in-force (RIF) notices...
Gilbert School District votes to cut 400 teachers
TUSD Board approves layoffs for 605 workers, mostly teachers
Chino Valley sends out 227 RIF letters to employees
Peoria School District approves layoff of 300 teachers
Deer Valley Unified School District laying off 121 Employees
Dysart Unified School District to recommend elimination of 175 jobs
Queen Creek School Board approves cutting 35 teachers
34 teachers leaving Kingman Unified School District
Mayer School Board RIFs 8 employees
Mesa school jobs in ‘confusing’ limbo
Torren Eilhelmsen, a Desert Ridge High School student recently wrote a letter to the Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board. The student’s experience is not unlike many of her counterparts in schools all across Arizona.
Eilhelmsen wrote, “I am very involved with student leadership. Specifically, I am part of the Principal's Advisory Council that helps deal with different issues at the school. This morning, April 6, 2009, students walked into class knowing something wasn't right. Then, when the bell rang, distraught first-year teachers gave their students the news that they very likely would not have a job with Gilbert Public School District next year. This announcement was made to them on Friday, April 3, 2009, after school. This announcement comes after Dr. Allison told the parents of the Parent Superintendent Council, that he and the governing board would do everything in their power not to cut teachers and increase class sizes. We all trusted that was what was to happen. Now, they have said that first year teachers may not get to teach with Gilbert Public Schools next year. This would raise the class size at Desert Ridge to approximately double the size of this year's classes. Now I ask you, are we supposed to still trust you when you tell us something? I find it hard to believe that there would be logic in that in the least amount. There are other things that can and should be cut long before it comes to teachers.”