Nashua Telegraph - Latest Comments in Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

tootsie — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:05:44 -0000

I work in a local school system--not as a teacher, but as an underpaid custodian. I also went with-out a raise for a year. I also lost the step raise and a raise in insurance premiums and co-pays.
I guess what I don't understand is some people think that they deserve a larger raise and better benifits other work sectors. My taxes, gas, utilites, food, and everyday costs went up just like theirs did. I feel that what-ever your job is, we should all have a base starting pay and everyone gets the same percentage raises each year. Provided that you are lucky enough to get one. If some do an outstanding job, or go above and beyond, then give them a bonus. Don't reward all for the hard work that others do.

Everyone knows the standard line about the lazy custodian, and there are some, just like the teacher who teaches just enough to get by. I go by classrooms and can't help but notice how many rooms have teachers aides in them. I would sure appreciate having someone help me do my job each day, as I'm sure anyone in the working would.

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

So What — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:55:45 -0000

[Public charter schools are typically more entrepreneurial and can take advantage of philanthropic gifts]

benevolent activity = philanthropic gifts.

state only pays about $4 g per kid; currently Nashua public kids = about $9 g per kid to educate

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

Parent of 2 — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:59:27 -0000

Rockyroad
First off..It was a suggestion to teachers to get away from the BOE, mayor etc...I AM NOT OPENING UP ANY SCHOOL...if you have done any reading about charter schools you would know that they are PUBLIC, and I have tried to explain that a few times...They are funded by the state and are open to ALL residents of NH, regardless of where the student lives and the location of the school. If you paid ANY attention to what I wrote, I said nothing about a private school, and mentioned that they were public. There are several in NH as of right now. These work well in other states and SAVE taxpayers money. But, why would anyone want to look at saving taxpayers any money? I mean it would give all of the whiners nothing to do....except complain about saving??

What part of my post even indicated that they are only be for "the chosen?" Or that I want a private school paid for with public money? THEY ARE PUBLIC! What's your gripe? Why so cynical?

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

Rockyroad — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:11:23 -0000

Parent of two

Will you open this school to all students or only those that you approve of. If you get public funding you should allow any parent to place a child in the school. This would include students with diabilities and ESL students. Maybe we could get all the students from the transitional school into your charter school, they need a new facility.

My guess is that you want a private school paid for with public money.

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

Rockyroad — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:11:31 -0000

then leave

Sounds like you got the house, he must have really wanted to get away from you. You write like a very bitter women.

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

Rockyroad — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:59:08 -0000

Brandi,

You almost had me but then you mentioned Fred Teeboom. He of the twisted statistics, According to Fred these raises will move the teachers from 56th to 33rd in average salary in NH. He fails to tell you that almost all of the districts that are lower are north of Concord, many in areas that you can purchase a 3 bedroom home for less than you can buy a building lot for in
Southern NH..

Also you can fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time but please when to compare taxes between NH and CA and call NH expensive your coming from the Fred school of statistics. In CA you have an income tax and a sales tax and a hundred other
taxes that more than cover the difference in the property taxes.
I am not a teacher but I don't like it when you and Fred both you statistics to try and fool people many of whom believe it.

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

Andrea — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:05:53 -0000

Parent of 2

Who are you to tell anyone to "get a hobby"

since trolling these comment boards seems to be your new "hobby"

Who looks out for those "kids"

Really,

Stick to posting opinions on the article.

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

woodysix8 — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:46:13 -0000

Wow, sorry I didn't see this post sooner. Ms Evans puts it out there NTU. How do you spin this??? Thanks for the detailed breakdown.

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

woodysix8 — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:12:45 -0000

Great theory.... but when the burden of grants becomes too great, you give the dems another reason to institute an income tax... You'd be feeding right into their plans.

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

woodysix8 — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:08:29 -0000

An aside.... you need a new tax preparer.... you can carry expenses greater than 250 dollars over to your schedule A... Oh and because I'm not a teacher, I'm not allowed that 250 dollars despite being in a similar situation in a different field.

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

woodysix8 — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:03:00 -0000

I'm sure there are taxpayers who wouldn't mind paying for one days dues to observe what the union leaders are spewing to their constituency.

Unions had their place in U.S. History... they are no longer required and end up causing more problems than they are worth in the 21st century.

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

Parent of 2 — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:54:15 -0000

benevolent activity??? If you are getting any of it they are funded by grants from the state....what do you mean "this charter school"? They are all over the place! What's your problem? Just another bored J.A. (read between the lines) with nothing to do, looking for an argument?
I see another post below mine from someone else, seemingly supportive, didn't see you jumping on that one! GET A HOBBY

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

So What — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:41:37 -0000

and, in the absence of such benevolent activity, how does this charter school keep the lights and heat on??????

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

So What — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:34:19 -0000

come on Skiggley... details. How long did it last? Did they prevail?

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

So What — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:30:53 -0000

You must have thought yourself clever to come up with that post.

NOT

I hope the Mayor does more than *read the Telegraph* when making decisions that impact the future of this City.

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

Rockyroad — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:25:40 -0000

The Mayor must not be reading the Telegraph everyday.
The teachers knew that they were getting shafted when Teeboom and Deane jumped right on board. Her deal is worse than the one the Teeboom but forward at the last meeting. It is going to be a long and rocky road if she gets in bed with those two.

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

Skiggley — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:18:00 -0000

I remember the 1970 Nashua Teachers strike

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

A Normal Parent — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:05:11 -0000

I wonder why your hubby left you ? If you don't know just read your comments, good luck finding a man.

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

Also a Parent — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:14:07 -0000

"Nationally, charter schools operate for approx. 20% less per student. In New Hampshire, the expectation for cost efficiency is even higher. The original (1995) funding policy for district charter schools was for sending districts to provide 80% of their per pupil cost (flexible provisions allowed for more or less than 80%). Under state authorization system authorized in 2003(RSA 194-B:3-a), charter school funding policy had two components in the first year--equaling 60% of average district costs (1)state aid which was sent to districts and then from districts to charter schools and 2) state seed grants. Federal funds and special education funds were also to follow the child from the district under both authorization models (district and state). After the first year, seed grants stopped, and the state-authorized charter schools had only state aid (fixed at less than $4,000 per student) and a voluntary provision for local tuition). The charter schools in New Hampshire were initially to receive weighted state aid but this was changed to a fixed amount within the first year."

"As an independent school, the chartered public school is not bound by existing union contracts and can develop its own salary and benefit programs. Many chartered schools accommodate their decreased per pupil cost through new and different ways of doing business. Financial sustainability is a challenge for chartered public schools and the best of these schools are entrepreneurial, creative, and resourceful."

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

Parent of 2 — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:49:58 -0000

Sped2....FYI.....

"Some critics argue that public charter school funding takes money away from the local school district. In reality, most public charter school founders see their school as a way to save taxpayers money while also providing more education options for students. Public charter schools are typically more entrepreneurial and can take advantage of philanthropic gifts. This means that in the long run, a public charter school is extremely cost-efficient to run. Additionally, public charter schools help solve the issue of overcrowding in fast-growing New Hampshire cities and towns where additional schools and teachers are needed. "

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

Parent of 2 — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:31:17 -0000

BY THE STATE OF NH. Or what ever state they are chartered in.

Seeing we don't pay STATE taxes, it wouldn't effect anyones taxes

Why so defensive?

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

A Parent — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:01:42 -0000

sounded to me like they didn't have the program at the elementary, Elm St. is a Jr. High.

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

A Parent — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:11:49 -0000

It's been answered, repeatedly, about half.

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

LibertyIsNotAnarchy — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:14:24 -0000

Higher wages doesn't mean they're better teachers. The best teachers are probably the ones that aren't in it for the money.

Re: Nashuatelegraph.com: Raises cut in altered teachers contract

Sped2 — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:03:49 -0000

Here's a thought and this is just a thought,

how do you suppose those charter schools are funded????