Just curious, how have the administrators' salaries grown in the last 2 years?

I've asked the same question and was shot down for not staying on topic. I thought the topic was the district's budget. However, others seem to think non-union people can make money, but nasty union members have to take what they're given.

There are significant errors in this report
http://ww2.d46.org/district/distpdf/pa97-0609-1213-011113.pdf

@Terri, please educate us as to the "significant errors". Simply stating that there are "significant errors" is exactly the type of sensationalism that has created this mess. Facts please. If everyone would just concentrate on the facts instead of trying to manipulate them....and most arguements I have seen on this site have been manipulation of facts and numbers on both sides. Reality is: Teachers want to be paid more. Reality is: money is tight. Reality is: Teaching contracts have several benifits that are hard for private sector working folks to understand (automatic raises, lane changes, etc) because they are largely not present in the private sector. Trying to compare teachers with doctors or lawyers....or annualizing pay just isn't sound. Teaching is important...but so are a lot of jobs...police...carpenter...mechanic...dentist...lawyer. They all do NOT make the same amount of money and I have never heard my mechanic ask to make what my dentist makes. If Grayslake was a town of millionaires (I wish) should teachers make a million just because they teach there? I think not. I believe in a fair wage...lets just concentrate on the facts, please.

'11Sal. '12 Sal. Increse in $ % Increase
Abrahams, Lori $86,140 $103,079 $16,939 19.7%
Bartus, Patricia $80,934 $90,937 $10,003 12.4%
Borries, Timothy $78,519 $88,344 $9,825 12.5%
Boxer, Lisa $72,497 $82,182 $9,685 13.4%
Buchanan, Laura $72,497 $82,182 $9,685 13.4%

I could only stomach going through the first 5 names. If you care to see the full 2011 salary list, here you go:
http://www.familytaxpayers.org/ftf/ftf_district.php?did=13184&year=2011

And Terri until you can substantiate your asertion that there are "significant errors" in these numbers....save you breath. I use numbers released by the district. If you claim they are untrue, prove it.

Compare the report to the ISBE report. The ISBE report is prepared by the state, and IMHO, the more accurate of the 2.
http://www.isbe.net/research/htmls/salary_report.htm
Some errors are in excess of 30%. If these are the types of numbers the district is forecasting from, I can see why they think they have a problem.
I don't believe that raises are the most important issue on the table for teachers. I suggest you speak to as many as you can.

@Terri, I certainly see your point. The two reports are definately different. First, I think we should understand which is correct. I understand the ISBE report is created from information "reported" by the districts. I am not sure where the other posted list is from. Obviously, one has to be correct and the other wrong. The numbers posted on the school site look like a printout from a payroll system (which if so would be the most accurate). At this point, I don't think that anyone on this site can say which is right for sure.

One last point though. If raises are not the most imporatnt issue on the table for teachers, then why:
"Friday's session included the union's suggestion of having a one year contract with a salary increase of about 1.75 percent for 2012-13, which the district has not agreed to."

Please note that the teachers making these salaries have Masters degrees plus multiple graduate level hours past their Masters, and have been working as teachers for more than 15 years.

I'll take a stab at explaining the variance between the two reports. ISBE's data is salary data uploaded from FY12. The district's Comp Report in excess of $75,000 is for FY13. You're comparing apples and oranges.

Here is the deal all! Let's all look at salaries and tax implications and I agree it stinks. The deal is this. I have two children in district 46 and my wife and I are making ends meet. If the teachers strike, one of us is going to have to stay home instead of paying $30 per child for "day care" instead of education (which we paid for at the being of the school year). I don't want my taxes going up and I also don't want my children sitting at home playing Wii all day.

Get this done now and all is forgiven! I though Grayslake was going to be the next Libertyville not the next ................... fill in the blank

Until we know the reason for the differeing amounts on the school's document and on the ISBE report, I think this discussion should be tabled. Terri - you can say it is wrong all day long, but until you know for certain, let's let this one go. I'm pretty sure the district will not put this request in as a high priority, but I would like to know why the discrepancies are so big in a few instances. My hunch is that they are looking at different data.

Sorry all. I replied to the wrong comment. Mike

I didn't think you could put something on the internet that was not true.

Speaking of leaders and people running the school board. Why are we giving these people so much credit. I wouldn't want these people anywhere near my kids.

D46 Board Member Seeking County Board had Prior Arrests Under Another Name
Published reports say Michael Carbone, a Grayslake District 46 board member who is seeking election to Lake County Board District 16, had prior arrests under a different last name.

Facklam received a letter from Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Waller dated Aug. 9 which concluded she had violated Section 29-1 of the Illinois Election Code by giving $5 Culver’s gift certificates to at least two individuals to influence them to register to vote for her.

The unlawful act of utilizing public resources and taxpayer time to openly campaign and solicit support for Mary Garcia and Sue Facklam during the April 5th consolidated elections. This action puts at risk CCSD 46's funding from state and local government.

- The wanton neglect of CCSD 46's students during the Tuesday January 31st 2011 snowstorm, in which both Prarieview and Woodview classes were in session while ALL fire exits were blocked with snow, placing at risk over 700 students in the event of a fire emergency. This action took place while there is documentation that Ms. Correll spent time during her work day campaigning.

- The deliberate decision to campaign through and with resources made available by the CCSD 46 PTO for specific candidates, which directly place the in jeopardy the PTOs 501(c)3 status from the IRS.

- The request to utilize and pay the bills with taxpayer funds associated with Kevin Gordon, attorney for the CCSD 46 school district to provide legal advice for the school board campaign of Mary Garcia and Sue Facklam during the April 5th 2011 consolidated election.

Corrupt politicians?!? What will you guys dream up next! ;-p

I think Grayslake should set an example for the rest of Illinois and hire non unionized teachers. The union has no place in schools. If it's about the kids let's get the best teachers not the tenure teachers. Let's stop playing its about the kids. It's unfair to them. It about money hence the strike. If it's so crappy for teachers and the administration let them strike. Let's get new teachers that truly care about the kids and appreciate the job they have. There is no shortage of people applying for teaching jobs. I think the district will be fine. I've heard people compare teachers wages to that of Lake Forest and Libertyville. The demographic is completely different. I say if the grass is greener see you later!

Here are a few questions you should ask Board Member Kip Evans:

**Why did he go out on strike for 8 weeks (37 school days) in 1994 as a teacher in Round Lake School District 116?
**In his final few years as a teacher in Round Lake, what salary raises was he given to help sweeten his (current) pension? (which he now collects)
**Why did he join the EARL (Education Association of Round Lake) negotiations team when he was just a few years away from retirement? (What was/were his motive(s)?)

I always find it interesting that the personal attacks are mostly directed at the board minority who effectively have no say the final terms of the deal.

BMF- if you want great, well-educated, non unionized teachers you still have to pay for them. Great teachers are not going to come to a district that gets paid sufficiently less then the surrounding districts. Our school district has already lost teachers/administration to surrounding districts. I know everyone says that a teacher goes into teaching for the kids, but teachers also need to be compensated for their time. The teachers are not asking for much. In the first year they are asking for 1/2 of what they were promised for continuing their education ( to become better teachers) the majority of their masters programs our paid out if pocket. In order for them to make more money they have to spend more money.

Is there any word on whether they have come to an agreement?

Holy cow! Thank you. My lack of knowledge about teachers unions is going to be incredibly obvious in a moment, but what is a lane change?

Thank you!

Teachers in this district do care about these children. I know of teachers that go to their students plays, sporting events, piano recitals, and other out of school activities. These teachers give up their own time to support these children in non academic activities, because these children invite their teachers to be there. These Grayslake children would not invite teachers that don't care about them to their personal activities out of school.

From the District:

UPDATE: As of 10:30PM the Board of Education and Teachers' Union are still in negotiations.

Please be advised that in the event of a teachers' strike on Wednesday, January 16th, all communication updates will take place here on the District website: www.d46.org

Apparently, both Mikes feel teachers are babysitters. Give us credit. We are your children's psychologist, social worker, counselor, caregiver and most importantly educator. I too, am a parent who wants the best education for my children and put faith in their teachers no matter the circumstances. Apparently babysitting is more important to you than making sure your child has a childhood filled with excitement for learning each and every day. What will your children learn? I pray that my children will continue to value education as I do and continue to learn respect towards others and empathy towards those who require it.

Black Betty, interesting your veiled threat. Then you cowardly deleted it after posting it 4 times.

Lennie,

Finally! Thank you for the acknowledgment! Awkwardly enough, I faced a web browser issue that wouldn’t allow me to receive confirmation that my post had generated or not. Great success! Much thanks again.

I am happy that you were able to read my initial point and please know that I stand behind the original statement.

Your agenda for self-promotion or self validation is not wanted or needed here.

Cheers,

BB

Come out the the Townhall meeting tomorrow night @7pm and learn a whole lot more.

State Bank of the Lakes
50 Commerce Dr.
Grayslake

Lennie, your time would be better spent on treadmill.

Nobody is interested in your one-sided opinion.

Ain't nobody got time for that.

For any parents who are in need of child care and find there is no room at the other programs there are plenty of in home child care providers in Grayslake who will be able to help you during the strike. check out www.lakecountyhomedaycare.com for names of providers.

This was brought to my attention by my husband, that Grayslake Teachers Pay Scales is considerably lower that surrounding districts, including Round Lake Area Schools. Therefore, we need to be cautious that we don't lose a lot of good teachers and in return get what we pay for, the teachers that other districts don't want. I am just looking at this merely from a business and performance point of view. We won't see the impact from of this strike and negotiations right away, but it will definitely have an impact of real estate and re-sale values. It is too bad, this used to be a good community :( I am so sad!!!

Reminder - 7pm at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Dr, Grayslake.

Townhall meeting to discuss the strike. Hosted by For Our Children's Future.

350 people showed up Sunday in the freezing cold to support the teachers of their district. That’s:
• 10 times the number that showed up for either of the For Our Children’s Future town halls.
• 10 times the number, on average, that shows up to BOE meetings.
• 5 times the number that have ever shown up for a BOE meeting (in recent history).
30 local business showed their support for the teachers by supplying food, providing parking, providing warming shelters, allowing access to their bathrooms, and donating cash to help teachers that might need it in a prolonged strike. Residual benefits went to local food banks through excess donations. That’s:
• 10 times the number of local business’s that spoke at any levy hearing.
• Equal to the number of attendants at any For Our Children’s Future town Hall.
• Equal to or greater than the average attendance at a BOE meeting.
Actions speak louder than words. I applaud the board for listening to the public. I only wish the silent majority had been more vocal at the levy hearings. It’s too late to do what the public really wanted.

350 people showed up Sunday in the freezing cold to support the teachers of their district. That’s:
• 10 times the number that showed up for either of the For Our Children’s Future town halls.
• 10 times the number, on average, that shows up to BOE meetings.
• 5 times the number that have ever shown up for a BOE meeting (in recent history).
30 local business showed their support for the teachers by supplying food, providing parking, providing warming shelters, allowing access to their bathrooms, and donating cash to help teachers that might need it in a prolonged strike. Residual benefits went to local food banks through excess donations. That’s:
• 10 times the number of local business’s that spoke at any levy hearing.
• Equal to the number of attendants at any For Our Children’s Future town Hall.
• Equal to or greater than the average attendance at a BOE meeting.
Actions speak louder than words. I applaud the board for listening to the public. I only wish the silent majority had been more vocal at the levy hearings. It’s too late to do what the public really wanted.