Thanks, tommy. That's what I get for just cutting and pasting and not proofreading.
I am not...I am not the damsel in distress. I am not some case. I have to work this. I've lived in a cave for 5 years in a world where they killed my kind like cattle. I am not going to be cut down by some monster flu. I am better than that. What a wonder...how very scared I am.
Fred ,'A Hole in the World'
Spike's Bitches 44: It's about the rules having changed.
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Aims - Mar 03, 2009 8:36:09 am PST #2523 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.
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.
Amy - Mar 03, 2009 9:28:03 am PST #2528 of 30000
Because books.
ChiKat, I'm so sorry. That SUCKS. And just out of curiosity, what does "RIF" stand for?
Erin! Glad to hear you recuperating so well! It's so nice to see you around here.
Strix - Mar 03, 2009 9:29:10 am PST #2529 of 30000
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
You're using the REAP system, right? Don't forget that some schools are stupid and don't post there. I used REAP and went directly to district websites -- sometimes, even with REAP, you have to apply both places.
Job-hunting for teaching positions sucks ASS.
Emily - Mar 03, 2009 9:29:31 am PST #2530 of 30000
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
Reduction in Force, as I'm sure will be cross-posted. Ever so much better than "downsizing," don't you agree?
Strix - Mar 03, 2009 9:30:00 am PST #2531 of 30000
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Amy, it's good to see you too! It's been a while, hey?
SuziQ - Mar 03, 2009 9:39:19 am PST #2532 of 30000
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I'm also starting to look out of state. Mainly Colorado
Ohhhh, I'm seeing a silver lining. Douglas County schools - check them out.