TEACHERS-what have you worked on this summer? Return date?

I'm our new president, too.  We negotiate this year as well.  It'll be interesting to see how union issues and my teaching work together.

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Our students have the same break as your students. The summer is shrinking for teachers. I spent the first week of break writing curriculum for the district. I laughed when I pulled into the district parking lot on the first day of vacation. It was completely full.

Training that would have previously been done during the school year has also been pushed into the summer due to lack of substitutes. We used to go back the last week of August for training. My first day is August 1st. To be fair, only 18 people in the district will be back to work by that date. I just happen to be involved in a lot this year.

Ah.. I thought you meant your entire summer vacation was four weeks! omg, you guys need more of a break than that! -- Yes, I heard from teachers that a lot of training has been put in the summer. Their theory was that the county didn't want to pay substitutes, but there is also a shortage of good subs, which is why I can work every single day if I want to. But it's not fair to teachers to *require* them to go to training in the summer. It would be nice if it was an option, then those who wanted to could do it to get it out of the way. But not requiring it. Summer is for being with family and trying not to think about school. 

In our contract, we are supposed to be told grade level, subject, site by June 30.  

I know the site (not changing schools) but not my grade level(s) or subject(s).  Been trying to find out from my principal.  She has said that I MIGHT be all math grades 6-8 but she is still working on the schedule.  She's trying to make every class self contained grades k-8 but I do not have a multiple subject credential so I cannot be self contained.  I am only authorized to teach math and science.  If I am only math, I will be THE only math teacher for grades 6-8.  A bit scary as ALL of my schools 6-8 grade math test scores and grades are attached to my name.

Our union has bargained that ONE of the two days before school starts is for a site meeting (that can be no longer than 2 hours) and working in the classroom.  The other day, the district can fill as they see fit for workshops/trainings.  The district gets to pick which day they would like to use and they are to schedule it between 8 and 2:30.  We get an hour lunch in there on our own.  The district used to provide lunch for us.

We have 3 non student contact days that the district gets to use for whatever training they want to during the year.  One day each trimester.

iteach3rd

Yes, I teach at a small private school in a non union state. 
We basically get to pack, coordinate and move ourselves. Technically our parents from last year are asked to help us. So far I have 1 dad and 1 mom available. I am lucky that I have a big family to help me out. My scheduled move date is in 1 week if we have occupancy from the city. **Fingers crossed**

I hate to complain. We are blessed to be moving into a beautiful new facility. I love my job. It's just all this unknown that is causing me a bit of stress. I can't wait until it is all done and we are enjoying the new year. 

I may or may not have bought a really cute school year planner at Hobby Lobby a little while ago. To encourage me to get started on planning.

We have +nothing. Lol! We have zero continuing ed dollars and no benefit for getting continuing ed in our salary schedule. 

All new teachers make a flat rate and nobody gets raises ever. Like never ever, never. First year teachers are making what they will make for the duration of their career. Existing teachers will never get a raise. 


I go back on August 2, the kids return on the 4th. 

I have done some math workshops, some curriculum writing, spent a few days mentoring new teachers, and my room is ready to go. All I have left to do is label my mailboxes and other stuff when I get a class list. 

my jaw is on the floor!  that is absolutely ridiculous!

Holy crap.  I started at 18k and ended with 70K.  We probably had 8 years of not getting a raise.  We were paid for experience and classes.  I had a masters +69 hours.

I loved teaching, but being a retired teacher is soon much better!  This school year I am going to Romania ( habitat for humanity mission) and to Israel in January.  I am tagging along on a trip for Seminary students.... It will be an incredible learning adventure!

I am fortunate in that I am stuck a little higher on the scale than a new teacher. This is where I was when the change came to play. 

When I say no raise this means no step raises, no lane raises no cost of living raises. 

In fact my salary has decreased over the years due to insurance rates.

What we are seeing is teachers who are less willing to give free time for clubs, after school activities, etc. More teachers are working bell to bell. Any extra things the admin wants done are being refused unless time is given in the day. The only things I do on my time are things that make a direct impact on my students. I sneak that stuff home and do it. I will not do reports for admin, pointless book studies, safety videos, etc... on my own time. I hVe also noticed that teachers are unwilling to buy for their classrooms. 

We were told by admin we all needed specific information on a bulletin board last  year in every room. First question was, "When will borders and background and paper be provided?" "When is time be allotted in the day to complete this?"