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Sweetwater school district cuts program and teachers
Being objective, I commend whoever took this pic. Like someone stated above, this pic represents the hard working public. You see a couple kids and from what appears to be several community citizens just getting off work, instead of those SEA extremists. Also being objective, I have to agree with Alex on this one when he mentioned pink slips were not necessary. If someone can, I would appreciate it if one can post more information on what the "human relations department" he referred to actually is. Same as human resources? An opinion. Brand & the board will take these issues more seriously if more and perhaps different citizens of the community appeared in the room instead of the negative SEA extremists who show up all the time. Actually, they should give their seats up to a resident of south bay from now on, seriously.— March 16, 2013 5:11 p.m.
Serious supporters of Sweetwater trustee Pearl Quiñones
Also ABC, 2 principals that I am close with agree 100% with my solution below. Keep in mind both schools they are at have also seen growth in their API over the last year. They are also well respected by their staff and their community as well. I'll take their word over anyone representing SEA. Biased or not, that's my stance on the issue.— February 16, 2013 4:06 p.m.
Serious supporters of Sweetwater trustee Pearl Quiñones
Nope. I have a better idea who you are actually. You're a good teacher and have a good work ethic, but your problem is that you get involved too much in politics at numerous school sites you've been to. This has hurt you.— February 15, 2013 11:30 a.m.
Serious supporters of Sweetwater trustee Pearl Quiñones
I have suggestions. This is how teachers should be ranked. 1) Teachers who teach 5 or more classes each year should be favored. That would mean lower standing for any person who is DWAST, grants & communications, ext. ext. Also teachers at sites who can't stand the pressures of teaching and teach just one class at a site. 2) Strength of Credential and Education. Science and Math credentials are the most difficult to obtain, followed by English. After that, then it's special ed or history. Favor credentials that have a stronger impact on core classes. Teachers that just have supplemental credentials in these subjects with a multi-subject credential should be at lower standing. Also reward teachers who have worked hard and have obtained their Masters Degree over those who haven't accomplished this. 3) Schools API-Favor teachers who teach core content classes who's schools have shown the most improvement in API in a 5 year period. Also favor teachers who teach at schools that have shown improvement and have a higher percentage of English Language Learners. See criteria 1). Employees who haven't taught should be at the bottom first. That's a solution. That's how teachers should be ranked. ABC123, I posted my opinions and what others have told me in the district. I will admit I am not aware to everything, but just what I know. As for your last paragraph, the pay scale is irrelevant if the union takes out close to $500 a month for heath and dental insurance. If Alex and his fellow union group enforced these ideas, and perhaps your point in your post when it comes to benefit costs, I as well as several administrators and hard working teachers, will have more respect for SEA leadership.— February 15, 2013 11:26 a.m.
Serious supporters of Sweetwater trustee Pearl Quiñones
5 years ago I didn't have problems with SEA leadership either. Perhaps even less than that. Let me ask oneoftheteachers or justateacher, do you feel it's justified that the SEA takes 500-600 dollars out of your paycheck for health & dental benefits, along with union dues? The union dues are acceptable, but the benefit costs are a joke, where no other district in the county of San Diego has deductions that high. The senority spreadsheet that the SEA imposed on HR this summer protected mediocre to below average teachers, while it did not benefit others who have accomplished and done more, or are more educated as well. For example, teachers that have a Masters Degree and a teaching credential that is more in demand and harder to obtain than others. This has all happened under Alex and his teams watch. Again, when you are a valuable and effective employee, you don't need to depend on a union to help you or a union to represent you as an individual either. Lastly, this isn't just about Alex, but the entire leadership team and the way they conduct themselves in board meetings and other public events. I'm not saying that John McCann, for example, conducts himself well either. However, if the SEA officers had more noble character, then perhaps negotiations would be smoother with the district.— January 22, 2013 6:05 p.m.
Sweetwater U partnership opposed by Freedom from Religion
Bvagency, The SEA is not helping the publicity, only making this more negative. The District Attorney is looking into this matter. There are also plenty of respectful citizens of communities of the South Bay area that have a right to voice their opinion and concern. You are probably one of them, and yes, you definitely have that right, especially since you have children that attend the district. Bvagency and timtim, if you took a poll of the teachers and administrators who do the most work at the biggest overachieving schools in the district, using factors which include API scores compared to income in the area, you will find that the majority of them want Alex and his group to leave SEA, based on the statements in my first post.— January 21, 2013 4:17 p.m.
Sweetwater U partnership opposed by Freedom from Religion
Timtim-Read my post under " Serious supporters of Sweetwater trustee Pearl Quiñones " about the SEA. Let me know if you agree.— January 20, 2013 11:08 p.m.
Serious supporters of Sweetwater trustee Pearl Quiñones
Alex Anguiano and the entire union leadership of SEA need to go. Their terms are up at the end of the year. Alex and his group have caused numerous problems in the district. One was by giving HR a senority spreadsheet to give to principals to follow in hiring teachers. This protected some bad teachers in the district and screwed over others. I know this for a fact by speaking with several people in the district at certain levels who have good character and work ethic. Another reason is the ridiculous health & dental insurance that teachers have to pay out of their own pocket. All in all, over $500 of a teachers paycheck is given to this group. The third is the lack of interpersonal skills Alex and his group have shown to other members in the district as well as the community. I am not sticking up for any board members, the superintendent, or anyone else. I measure people on how well they do their job and work with others. The SEA officers have failed at this because of the reasons mentioned above. The SEA is necessary to protect teachers & counselors when it comes to contract issues. However, good employees don't need to depend on the union to represent them as individuals. Their bosses, who are administrators or others in another capacity can do this quite better for effective employees than the SEA can. Alex and this entire group must leave. Bring in SEA leadership who will lower health & dental rates, who do not side with bad teachers who cause problems at their schools, which include some union reps at school sites, and who can demonstrate better interpersonal skills with other members of the district and the community.— January 19, 2013 4:30 p.m.