Opened the local paper this AM and the school committee announced the first round of cuts. Things like not hiring two new teachers (shouldn't they have been hired before the school year?), cut a SPED teacher (isn't this against a SPED law?), turn down the heat in all school buildings by 2 degrees (some classrooms in my building have no heat so how does the savings impact them?) and professional development money (according to Ed Reform of 1994, each school is supposed to provide money for professional development). There are other cuts of various programs as well. Total cuts: $515,458. The total deficit is $1.8 million.
It's the first round of cuts. We've been told by the Mayor and Superintendent that more cuts will occur soon.
Joy.
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doesn't it always seem to be that the "people" making decisions and cuts don't have any idea what they are dealing with??? they really should have a committee of teachers as consultants... you could definitely tell them how their ideas seem lovely, but won't do what they need.
traci has a great idea about teachers as consultants. it doesnt make sense the cut backs they make if they're not suppose to be cutting certain things out.
sorry to hear you have this stress & uncertainty hanging in the air
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I'm sorry M-dawg. Try to stay positive as much as you can...and I will say extra prayers for you too!
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