That sooo sucks, ChiKat. At least you now have a couple of years of experience under your belt, so it should be easier to find a job than last time, right?
Well, look who just popped open a fresh can of venom.
Xander ,'Empty Places'
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Kathy A - Mar 03, 2009 7:43:07 am PST #2518 of 30000
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Aims - Mar 03, 2009 7:44:49 am PST #2519 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Oops. Imperial decree belongs to the Empress.
Feel free to decree by proxy! This situation truly needs a decree-ing.
A pox on them ChiKat!
meara - Mar 03, 2009 7:50:32 am PST #2520 of 30000
Oh damn, ChiKat! That sucks. Is it because of the getting-rid-of-drama stuff??
Sparky, ass 'em in the ear. That'll wake them up!
tommyrot - Mar 03, 2009 7:52:48 am PST #2521 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Ooh, Aims, there's a typo in your tagline. It should be "their," not "there."
Cool tagline, though.
beth b - Mar 03, 2009 8:07:51 am PST #2522 of 30000
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Sorry ChiKat
I think when it started raining cats and dog today they for got to let them out of the bag. Eveytime you walk outside it feels like buckets are being dumped on you.
Aims - Mar 03, 2009 8:36:09 am PST #2523 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Thanks, tommy. That's what I get for just cutting and pasting and not proofreading.
ChiKat - Mar 03, 2009 9:08:28 am PST #2524 of 30000
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Thanks, y'all. It does, indeed, suck.
Is it because of the getting-rid-of-drama stuff??
Interestingly, not really. Supposedly, as in promised to the community but their promises aren't worth shit, there will be a semester drama class at 8th grade and an expanded after school drama program. But, there isn't anyone else in my building certified to teach drama.
I've been told it's due to financial issues. Which, again interestingly, a state senator told us at a board meeting last night that the district was spazzing out too early and that the state will pay, albeit late, but the money they owe us is indeed coming. AND, we'll be getting a bit more on top of it from the feds' stimulus package.
I'm one of 4 in my building to get RIF'd. Me, a social studies teacher, a Spanish/art teacher, and ?? I don't know who the 4th one is.
Over 120 teachers in the district are getting RIF'd. I suspect they'll end up hiring back 100 of them. I also suspect I won't be one of them. Admin seems to think that I riled up organized the Save Drama protests by the students and their parents. I didn't, but even if I did, fat lot of good that did.
WindSparrow - Mar 03, 2009 9:13:35 am PST #2525 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
That really sucks, ChiKat. All the best to you in getting a new (and better) position.
Strix - Mar 03, 2009 9:15:52 am PST #2526 of 30000
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
How funny do I find the inherent drama in a "Save Drama" protest? It's oxymoronic, in a weird way.
ChiKat, that totally sucks. I am sorry. It doesn't help, but at least you have the prime teachin job season to send out resumes. Last year, I got my "no contract renewal" speech on May 2nd -- 4 days before major surgery.
My advice? Start NOW, today. It burns like hell, but do not wait.
ChiKat - Mar 03, 2009 9:19:33 am PST #2527 of 30000
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
According to our contract, they have to give out RIF's at least 45 school days from the end of the year, so the deadline this year is March 17 (I think).
I started job hunting back in January when they told me the drama program was getting cut. I updated my resume and stuff. I know of 3 speech/drama positions and I have already applied for them. This month is when most of the posting will go up, so I hope to find more positions coming available soon.
I'm also starting to look out of state. Mainly Colorado and Iowa.
My principal did say she'd write me a letter of recommendation, so that's good.