UPDATED: D46 Seeking Substitute Teachers in Case of Strike
Teachers' union responds to D46 effort to employ temporary substitute teachers and support staff should the Jan. 16 strike date stand.
Update, 8 p.m. Thurs. Dec. 20 Patch has received the following statement from Jim Pergander, business agent for Lake County Federal of Teachers Local 504, the District 46 teachers' union: Previously, it was announced in the event of a strike Jan. 16 school would be called off. We believe that decision was a wise choice. It is best in the long run to cancel school if, unfortunately, a job action becomes necessary, resolve the issues then resume and complete a full school year with the student's actual teachers delivering instruction. It appears the board now wants to keep the schools open, using 'temporary' certified teachers, then after a settlement is reached, to resume with a shortened school year with the children’s actual teachers. In …
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Grayslake Resident
11:17 am on Thursday, January 10, 2013
Who gets multiple increases a year these days? I've received one increase in the past 3 years and expect none against this year. Teachers, wise up! The economy has NOT improved. Quit being selfish, appreciate that you have a job at all, and work harder to educate our youth so future generations can do better than we have. more ›