the older teachers need to retire, cut central office staff in half,lay off all para's and aides, cut bussing entirely except 4 the handicap 1's, cut all benifits 4 the part time kitchen helper who is only working 4 hrs anyway. reduce principals pay,most principal's make over $90,000 for elementary.in over $100,000 4 high school?
I came to MPS recruited-resigning from a job I loved-only to find myself laid-off 2 consecutive years. I brought 20 years of education experience to the table and have earned 3 consecutive years of exemplary performance reviews with MPS. I am a gifted teacher & not humble about it. I have won major teaching awards over the years & have been recognized internationally & by our former governor for excellence. I feel cast away by a system that I have served well in the midst it's own DIFI crisis.
The really difficult part is that it's not just the people laid off that are in for a struggle. The teachers left behind are going to have even more on their shoulders, I'm sure many will retire early or leave teaching for good with the added pressure. And certainly young people who once considered going into teaching in the Milwaukee area will choose not to. While I didn't attend MPS, I did live in Milw for 10 years and I can't imagine this improving the city at all.
Its unfortunate that those who received letters just started to find out this week whether or not they were going to be laid off or not. which pretty much left them up in the air about if they were going to have a job or not in the fall. Now they are going to have to start their jobhunting late which is going to be a headache because there are NO jobs!
joniwalkersimmons, get real, it's their own selfish decisions that resulted from this, had they waited for the collective bargaining changes, they would have been able to save most if not all of those jobs. Stop being an ignorant moron and educate yourself.
Please understand the contracts were negotiated prior to Walker taking office. Also know teachers are not to blame. I pray that some meeting takes place so there can be a vote on it. The unfortunate thing is that once the contract is reopened, then all items previously negotiated will have the possibility of becoming void. It appears that everyone is so worried about money and blaming others that one one is focusing on answers to help educate the children.
@tehflud what you don't understand is that there were already concessions made, such as change in health insurance. to open the contract would risk not even having one. keep in mind the contract also protects the district because it sets out what is required of teachers. how naive of you to believe the tripe that all negotiations are "one sided". not true, look up "negotiate" in the dictionary.
519 families are affected in a economic downward spiral. In the lowest economic Urban city in the USA. THANKS, once again Governor Walker for the kick in the ass again. Choosing business over human lives. Can't wait to the next election.
Have a great holiday weekend, Dr. Thornton! Please know that I will be back and ready to go on August 28th. I know that the media is utilizing your comments as well as the governors to implicate that the educators are unwilling to negotiate. You have some excellent teachers within MPS regardless as to what the media assumes and we are willing to do whatever it takes to educate our students.
@mommaocho. given the intent and audience of this video it's quite cold to announce your refreshed return to school on August 28.
lifesabanquet 7 months ago
the older teachers need to retire, cut central office staff in half,lay off all para's and aides, cut bussing entirely except 4 the handicap 1's, cut all benifits 4 the part time kitchen helper who is only working 4 hrs anyway. reduce principals pay,most principal's make over $90,000 for elementary.in over $100,000 4 high school?
degamrio 7 months ago
I came to MPS recruited-resigning from a job I loved-only to find myself laid-off 2 consecutive years. I brought 20 years of education experience to the table and have earned 3 consecutive years of exemplary performance reviews with MPS. I am a gifted teacher & not humble about it. I have won major teaching awards over the years & have been recognized internationally & by our former governor for excellence. I feel cast away by a system that I have served well in the midst it's own DIFI crisis.
lifesabanquet 7 months ago
The really difficult part is that it's not just the people laid off that are in for a struggle. The teachers left behind are going to have even more on their shoulders, I'm sure many will retire early or leave teaching for good with the added pressure. And certainly young people who once considered going into teaching in the Milwaukee area will choose not to. While I didn't attend MPS, I did live in Milw for 10 years and I can't imagine this improving the city at all.
IntegralArchitecture 7 months ago
Its unfortunate that those who received letters just started to find out this week whether or not they were going to be laid off or not. which pretty much left them up in the air about if they were going to have a job or not in the fall. Now they are going to have to start their jobhunting late which is going to be a headache because there are NO jobs!
tiffharr 7 months ago
He's just like Obama. Teleprompter required.
XxlivinwithitxX 7 months ago
joniwalkersimmons, get real, it's their own selfish decisions that resulted from this, had they waited for the collective bargaining changes, they would have been able to save most if not all of those jobs. Stop being an ignorant moron and educate yourself.
tehflud 7 months ago
@tehflud
Please understand the contracts were negotiated prior to Walker taking office. Also know teachers are not to blame. I pray that some meeting takes place so there can be a vote on it. The unfortunate thing is that once the contract is reopened, then all items previously negotiated will have the possibility of becoming void. It appears that everyone is so worried about money and blaming others that one one is focusing on answers to help educate the children.
MommaOcho 7 months ago 3
@tehflud what you don't understand is that there were already concessions made, such as change in health insurance. to open the contract would risk not even having one. keep in mind the contract also protects the district because it sets out what is required of teachers. how naive of you to believe the tripe that all negotiations are "one sided". not true, look up "negotiate" in the dictionary.
jesusfreak0818 7 months ago
519 families are affected in a economic downward spiral. In the lowest economic Urban city in the USA. THANKS, once again Governor Walker for the kick in the ass again. Choosing business over human lives. Can't wait to the next election.
joniwalkersimmons 7 months ago
Have a great holiday weekend, Dr. Thornton! Please know that I will be back and ready to go on August 28th. I know that the media is utilizing your comments as well as the governors to implicate that the educators are unwilling to negotiate. You have some excellent teachers within MPS regardless as to what the media assumes and we are willing to do whatever it takes to educate our students.
MommaOcho 7 months ago 3