On Teachers OK new contract in closest vote in JEA history
Posted on April 4 at 4:35 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Caddy and Moco - You are both very kind to respond to kinsohn, who clearly isn't capable of "getting it". The ones who understand respond with knowledge and respect even if they disagree. Your patience is commendable.
Posted on March 12 at 10:27 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Great idea, NWP; however, the whole problem with many Saturday options are things that would adversely affect the studenst: prom, scheduled sporting events, etc. Doubling the hours in one day to meet the two day requirement wouldn't be fair to the kids. Again, like Caddy said, this is the brainchild of Dr. Evert. It seems the concern to pacify the DPI is more important than meeting the needs of the students.
Posted on March 12 at 9:07 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Yes, they sure can. And while they have worked very hard for our best interest, I hope they handle the decision making in this matter in a democratic way by consulting with the JEA members before accepting or declining any offer by the JSD.
Posted on March 12 at 8:02 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Stewy - clearly you don't teach. Clearly you don't have any clue how teachers feel in this issue. Let me give you some information that might clear things up...some teachers do not want a bogus 2 hour work day simply to satisfy the DPI and save the district a cubic ton of money. If make-up days are so important, shouldn't they mean something? Sadly, I may only be given 2 hours, of which I may see MY students for 30 minutes, to make up a 45 minute class period. Also, I will likely only have a third to maybe a half of my kids in attendance that day. So, what do you propose? Movie? Or teach a valuable 45 minute lesson in 30 minutes that I will end up re-teaching to those who didn't come Saturday when they show up on Monday? Quite frankly, I would prefer to work a standard 8 hour day...too bad the district probably doesn't want to have to pay the maintenance staff and cooks overtime to grant that. Oh, and by the way, I believe it stated the teachers will teach from 8-10, but stay at school until 2:30. What is the point of that? Isn’t this about the valuable education the kids need to make up? Oh, and guess what? Should any teacher be unable to make it that day because of prior commitments (weddings, no daycare, etc.) they need to burn a full personal day - not just 2 hours. Does that help, Stew?
Posted on March 5 at 9:29 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Caddy: While you may sound like a broken record, I thank you for repeating the facts to those who either skipped them the first time, were never informed to begin with, or are just so caught up in the "Why should teachers get more than I have" argument (that has no merit in this discussion whatsoever). Clearly, it can't be redundant enough.
Posted on March 4 at 10:51 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
And...I am not sure why I continue to read this "junk". It just gets me fired up. I know the facts. I understand the issues. No matter what happens, it won't change what I do for my 100+ kids each and every day. Sadly for them (because I love my job no matter what I get paid or how much I have to give up with regard to my insurance) it may affect whether or not I stay in Janesville.
Posted on March 4 at 10:44 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Wiheat - I do understand that. And, I thank you for your support. You are very level-headed and fair about this whole mess. I like to read your perspective. While I stand by my union, I agree, cancelling the meeting doesn't make us look good, but maybe it was a good decision based on past results? Again, too bad Joe Public judges us on some things and not all. This whole thing is very sad.
Posted on March 4 at 10:18 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
What is frustrating here is that no matter what the teachers do, they will be wrong, slackers, lazy, etc. And the Gazette will continue to slant us as such. Again, come into our rooms and see what we are doing so "you" understand that our years of previous schooling and continued schooling are actually making a difference. Remember, we are working with a generation of kids who feel the world owes them - and we choose to continue trying to make a difference.
On Snow make-up days must be scheduled
Posted on February 27 at 9:45 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Oh, justsome1there, you are a funny person, aren't you? Stop belittling the teachers. Focus on the real issue.
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On Students find reasons to go to Saturday school
Posted on April 13 at 7:09 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
pondermuch - Can't blame the teachers this time, pal. These days were SO important to be made up, but apparently only 2 hours were necessary. I'm still not sure how that satisfies the requirements of a regular school day. But, the teachers didn't create that schedule. Frankly, I would have liked to teach my curriculum rather than chaperoen fluff to make the powers that be happy.