On ATR’s: Double the protection a regular classroom has. Yes, now it takes TWO principals documenting problematic behavior to bring someone on 3020a charges. Yes, they will get a hearing in front of a neutral arbitrator. Yes, the DOE will have to prove their case. Yes, the UFT will provide them with an attorney free of charge.
Yes, they will now be sent to schools in their district and borough, where there are vacancies in their license area. Yes, the open market transfer period has been extended. Yes, they will have the option of taking a severance package if they resign. Yes, there is NO AUTOMATIC DISMISSAL.
The UFT said the ATRs would be protected. They have been protected.
I'm sorry you have bought into this. We will have a ONE day hearing. That is not protection. Are you kidding? What about calling witnesses? What is unprofessional conduct? Have you seen a list? No, no one has?
This has created a 2nd class of teacher? Why? ATRs are not worse teachers, they are not ATRs due to something on their part. Their school was closed because of Bloomberg. Why are they being hunted down like dogs? Being sent to schools in their borough??? Do you know how large Queens is? And I have no choice if I want to accept a job? I can't get to schools in Astoria or L.I.C. There is no parking, but I may have to take the job. The only jobs left will be the jobs that no one else wants.
PLEASE DON'T SUGAR COAT THIS CRAP FOR US. ATRs ARE NOT STUPID.
Regarding the "double protection" for ATRs....why don't you offer that "great deal" to appointed teachers and see what they have to say? Unity must really think ATRs are idiots. And how does the executive comm. interpret expedited 3020A proceedings? ATRs are getting a "great deal"........@%&!! incredible.
ReplyDeleteNO is the only vote.