Comments on: DOE’s argument for lawsuit focuses on potential hiring delays http://gothamschools.org/2012/05/15/does-argument-for-lawsuit-frets-potential-hiring-delays/ Sat, 18 May 2013 05:07:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: The ATR can be YOU http://gothamschools.org/2012/05/15/does-argument-for-lawsuit-frets-potential-hiring-delays/comment-page-1/#comment-372365 The ATR can be YOU Thu, 17 May 2012 21:45:00 +0000 http://gothamschools.org/?p=83302#comment-372365 If NYCDOE can continue to close schools, then by the start of the 2013
to 2014 school year, we will have more than 2,000 ATRs.  Remember, the
main reason the number of ATRs has fallen in the past two years is
because of the fact that many of them took early retirement.  The UNION
must protect the ATRs in the next contract or TENURE in NYC will cease
to exist.   Why not offer a compromise that protects our profession and
ensures continued growth:  7 years for Tenure on all new hires and
placement of all ATRs within the next three years.  The UNION has
allowed the OPEN MARKET to continue unabated while the most qualified
and educated have to either take early retirement or shuffle themselves
from school to school every week of the school year. 

]]> By: Larry Littlefield http://gothamschools.org/2012/05/15/does-argument-for-lawsuit-frets-potential-hiring-delays/comment-page-1/#comment-372257 Larry Littlefield Wed, 16 May 2012 17:17:00 +0000 http://gothamschools.org/?p=83302#comment-372257 New York City has no business hiring teachers, given how underfunded its pension plans are.  They are risking a downward spiral.

At this point, the city’s contributions need to be greater than or equal to pension plan payouts, which continue to rise.  Instead, the city is paying benefits by selling off assets — and claiming the plan is somewhat less underfunded based on returns on assets that are no longer there.

]]> By: Farah http://gothamschools.org/2012/05/15/does-argument-for-lawsuit-frets-potential-hiring-delays/comment-page-1/#comment-372248 Farah Wed, 16 May 2012 16:07:00 +0000 http://gothamschools.org/?p=83302#comment-372248 The restraining order should be extended because teachers will not be able to teach the classes if they are too busy trying to fight for their jobs. As a student I believe that the extension will benefit the students very well.

]]> By: I noticed that... http://gothamschools.org/2012/05/15/does-argument-for-lawsuit-frets-potential-hiring-delays/comment-page-1/#comment-372236 I noticed that... Wed, 16 May 2012 10:01:00 +0000 http://gothamschools.org/?p=83302#comment-372236 It’s being fishy!  It’s an entire fish market of deceit.  Holy Mackeral!

]]> By: jeff s http://gothamschools.org/2012/05/15/does-argument-for-lawsuit-frets-potential-hiring-delays/comment-page-1/#comment-372228 jeff s Wed, 16 May 2012 02:25:00 +0000 http://gothamschools.org/?p=83302#comment-372228 Who knows?  Does anybody really think (I don’t but then again what do I know) the UFT and CSA really think they have a chance here?  Or are they just going through the motions to try to convince their members see, we tried but lost in court.  And now there’s talk of Randi becoming Education Secretary if Obama wins re-election.  Hm.  Something fishy is gong on!

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