Comments on: Scott Proposes ‘Historic’ School Budget Increase http://www.northescambia.com/2015/01/scott-proposes-historic-school-budget-increase Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:40:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: thetruth http://www.northescambia.com/2015/01/scott-proposes-historic-school-budget-increase/comment-page-1#comment-289855 thetruth Wed, 14 Jan 2015 14:50:54 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=203309#comment-289855 Robby, thanks for your facts but you are simply wrong. I have broken bread with several teachers from several different schools, and at some point or another every one of the them that have a Professional contract aka Tenure has said that. They know that as long as they dont break the law they are good. So what do you have, a bunch of people who busted their tail for three years to get their "tenure" or professional contract and then some of them took their foot off the gas after that, not all of them but some of them. And if tenure has been gone since the 80's then how come Governor Scott announced in March of 2011 that tenure was being eliminated. Bottom line is this like you said, imagine trying to get a loan knowing that essentially you are fired every May, and may or may not be rehired based on student numbers in August. All the bright young talent coming out of college is not going to teach with consistently low salaries, and dont even bother looking at the fancy salary scales they throw on their websites, they withhold step raises pretty consistently. Robby, thanks for your facts but you are simply wrong. I have broken bread with several teachers from several different schools, and at some point or another every one of the them that have a Professional contract aka Tenure has said that. They know that as long as they dont break the law they are good. So what do you have, a bunch of people who busted their tail for three years to get their “tenure” or professional contract and then some of them took their foot off the gas after that, not all of them but some of them. And if tenure has been gone since the 80’s then how come Governor Scott announced in March of 2011 that tenure was being eliminated. Bottom line is this like you said, imagine trying to get a loan knowing that essentially you are fired every May, and may or may not be rehired based on student numbers in August. All the bright young talent coming out of college is not going to teach with consistently low salaries, and dont even bother looking at the fancy salary scales they throw on their websites, they withhold step raises pretty consistently.

]]> By: Robby http://www.northescambia.com/2015/01/scott-proposes-historic-school-budget-increase/comment-page-1#comment-289821 Robby Wed, 14 Jan 2015 11:23:10 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=203309#comment-289821 Since this article is about education I guess we should deal with facts. There has not been "tenure" in Florida public schools (at least in the panhandle) since the late 80's. Professional Services Contract is what some teachers have now and it simply gives them the same promise that every other Florida worker gets. You are hired until you do something worth being fired for. ALL Florida teachers hired in the last few years are on Annual contract which means all are let go at the end of every school year and then either rehired or not the next year. Imagine trying to buy a house or get a loan with that hanging over your head. I have NEVER heard a teacher say "I have tenure what can they do to me", since that does not exist except in the University system in Florida. Now we have the facts. TThanks Since this article is about education I guess we should deal with facts. There has not been “tenure” in Florida public schools (at least in the panhandle) since the late 80’s. Professional Services Contract is what some teachers have now and it simply gives them the same promise that every other Florida worker gets. You are hired until you do something worth being fired for. ALL Florida teachers hired in the last few years are on Annual contract which means all are let go at the end of every school year and then either rehired or not the next year. Imagine trying to buy a house or get a loan with that hanging over your head. I have NEVER heard a teacher say “I have tenure what can they do to me”, since that does not exist except in the University system in Florida. Now we have the facts. TThanks

]]> By: Ben Franklin http://www.northescambia.com/2015/01/scott-proposes-historic-school-budget-increase/comment-page-1#comment-289779 Ben Franklin Tue, 13 Jan 2015 17:16:35 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=203309#comment-289779 IMO...parent involvement is essential. Money can't buy you love, or smarts....! In my humble opinion... Oh, @ John...Unions gotta' go... IMO…parent involvement is essential.

Money can’t buy you love, or smarts….!

In my humble opinion…

Oh, @ John…Unions gotta’ go…

]]> By: thetruth http://www.northescambia.com/2015/01/scott-proposes-historic-school-budget-increase/comment-page-1#comment-289778 thetruth Tue, 13 Jan 2015 16:39:31 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=203309#comment-289778 I agree John. Unions and Lazy teachers with tenure have ruined education, that and the good ole boy system downtown. How many teachers have said "I have tenure what can they do to me ?" When they eliminated it for new hires they should have eliminated it for everybody. Equal playing field. All the older teachers will complain about my comments but how many career fields can (could) you get guaranteed employment in the system until retirement after three years on the job ? I agree John. Unions and Lazy teachers with tenure have ruined education, that and the good ole boy system downtown. How many teachers have said “I have tenure what can they do to me ?” When they eliminated it for new hires they should have eliminated it for everybody. Equal playing field. All the older teachers will complain about my comments but how many career fields can (could) you get guaranteed employment in the system until retirement after three years on the job ?

]]> By: john http://www.northescambia.com/2015/01/scott-proposes-historic-school-budget-increase/comment-page-1#comment-289759 john Tue, 13 Jan 2015 12:42:06 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=203309#comment-289759 History has shown that throwing money at the school system often does not work, yes teachers need to be held accountable for what they teach, and students also need to be held accountable. Pay good teachers well, and get the unions out with lazy teachers. History has shown that throwing money at the school system often does not work, yes teachers need to be held accountable for what they teach, and students also need to be held accountable. Pay good teachers well, and get the unions out with lazy teachers.

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