Anonymous has left some questions:
I have been reading the discussions on the North Branch Watchdog site and I have some questions. What is the cost of the negotiator that was hired for the teacher negotiations this year? What is the morale like in our school system? I am a huge advocate for the passing of the levy this year, but I have issues with the wage freezes that are being suggested for our teachers. Look at other areas where you can save money. With the increase in their insurance benefits, how do plan on retaining the great teachers that we have in our schools?
Thank you for asking these questions. To date the district has paid roughly $1,735 for the services of a professional negotiator. As to the question regarding morale, we just had an incredible staff development day in which there was much laughter and joy and real passion amongst our staff. This is incredible considering we have had to cut $10 million over the last six years, increased class sizes, and been forced to increase workloads while reducing resources.
Regarding other questions, the School Board has a duty to balance the need for great teachers with the resources it has available. The needs of the staff, the students, and the taxpayers must all be considered. I have every confidence the School Board is proceeding with that in mind.
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I feel the bully policy has a huge flaw. The school wants kids to let them know what has happened to them. So when they do say something the students are told that it their word against on other students and nothing is done to stop the bulling. If you do not help the kid who are being hurt the kid feels that the school is letting them down by no judgments againt the bully. How is a parent supposed to have their kid do the right thing if nothing ever happens to the bully?
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