CCS Lay Off 113 Teachers

[smitty03]

http://http://www2.nbc4i.com/cmh/news/local/education/article/columbus_city_schools_to_lay_off_113_teachers/35592/

I was one of the lucky 113. My middle school was one of the schools that will be closing after this year. I was able to go out and find another position at another school for next year, and still got the letter today. The life of a 1st year teacher...

 

[Mike80]

Sorry to hear about that, but it's good that you found a new job immediately.

This link works better: Columbus City Schools To Lay Off 113 Teachers | NBC4i.com

 

[jlb1705]

http://http://www2.nbc4i.com/cmh/ne...s_city_schools_to_lay_off_113_teachers/35592/

I was one of the lucky 113. My middle school was one of the schools that will be closing after this year. I was able to go out and find another position at another school for next year, and still got the letter today. The life of a 1st year teacher...

What subjects do you teach?

 

[smitty03]

I am certified to teach grades 4-9, science and language arts. I actually do not have a job. CCS announced this fall they would be closing 6-9 schools. My school was on the list. Through internal job postings I was able to find another job within CCS. Yesterday, I was notified that my position I accepted was back up on the postings and my contract would be suspended.

They based the lay offs on seniority and certifications. So, teachers with more experience who could not get the job that was offered to me in the first place, now have another shot at it. I guess that is what the union does, protects the older, less effective teachers.

 

[osugrad21]

I guess that is what the union does, protects the older, less effective teachers.

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND

Raise the standards and cut the funding.

Brilliant.

 

[jlb1705]

At least you have science certification - there should be more opportunities out there than if you were certified in social studies instead.

Good luck out there.

 

[buckeyefool]

At least you have science certification - there should be more opportunities out there than if you were certified in social studies instead.

Good luck out there.

Which is what I run into. been looking for a year and a half now

 

[DEBuckeye]

Good luck, Smitty. I was unemployed for a year after getting screwed out of a job before finding another, so I can certainly understand. I hope you find something soon....

 

[CentralMOBuck]

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND

Raise the standards and cut the funding.

Brilliant.

[SARCASM]You mean to tell me their is something wrong with the ways our schools are funded/run?[/SARCASM]

 

[Buckeye86]

[sarcasm]You mean to tell me their is something wrong with the ways our schools are funded/run?[/sarcasm]

yeah, not enough money to the English department

 

[CentralMOBuck]

yeah, not enough money to the English department

English class was one of my least favorite subjects.

 

[smitty03]

Looks like there is a real possibility of the majority of the teachers getting recalled in the coming months. I am looking outside of the school district, but it is reassuring to hear that.

On the positive side, I will get free college classes this summer and unemployment on top of my salary that is owed to me. Just need to find another job.

 

[MaxBuck]

... I will get ... unemployment on top of my salary ...

I don't think that's the way it's supposed to work, actually.

 

[smitty03]

I don't think that's the way it's supposed to work, actually.

I am missing out on summer extended contracts because of my lay off. The money I could have been making with the extended contracts will be supplemented with unemployment. I chose the 26 vs. the 21 pay plan. My work is done by the summer, I just wanted to have a pay check year round.

 

[jimotis4heisman]

sucks.

however, reality is that the district is shrinking in population, toss in charter schools, vouchers, etc and such actions are necessary.

best of luck finding something.