02-23-2010, 01:55 PM
So, there were lots of union people and principals who turned out for the budget workshop and heard the talk about the proposed cuts.
The union would have learned a lot more if they had had some representation stay and hear the service and operations meeting that followed. The new HR director gave a great presentation on teacher recruiting strategies for District. 60. Can you say "ironic timing" anyone? Maybe the union needs to have a rep. at these meetings in the future, if they know what's good for them.
Firing expensive teachers and replacing them with cheaper rookie teachers seems to be what the writing on the wall says. Granted, when the budget crisis is over, our district needs to have ways to attract and retain good teachers. At any rate, people better start paying closer attention and asking the right questions.
The union would have learned a lot more if they had had some representation stay and hear the service and operations meeting that followed. The new HR director gave a great presentation on teacher recruiting strategies for District. 60. Can you say "ironic timing" anyone? Maybe the union needs to have a rep. at these meetings in the future, if they know what's good for them.
Firing expensive teachers and replacing them with cheaper rookie teachers seems to be what the writing on the wall says. Granted, when the budget crisis is over, our district needs to have ways to attract and retain good teachers. At any rate, people better start paying closer attention and asking the right questions.