Vacancies

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Hm, we are at an AAP Center and there are two AAP teacher positions left unfilled.

Interesting. I wonder if the boundary changes and consolidation have anything to do with teacher shortages. I would not be surprised. The situation is pretty bad.

There are no boundary changes around any AAP Center elementary schools right now, stop making things up.

They are making “holistic boundary changes” meaning EVERYONE can be affected. I didn’t take a job here because I like to settle into schools and stay a while. That is not going to happen in FCPS. I would advise any teacher to think before taking a contract especially if you took a contract with FCPS because you like the approach of the principal you interviewed with. Yes, I have written to my school board member to say this and just got a form letter back. Vacancies and boundary changes will definitely be intertwined in a year or two if they aren’t already. there is a drastic change to the economy, things will be bad

Teacher here. I am all for holistic boundary changes as there are many under enrolled schools next to over enrolled schools. I do feel that every school should have an apartment complex or lower income housing to bring more diversity to schools. It will also help balance the needs of a school. I don’t think they can force teachers to move unless they are destaffed. Many factors go into someone choosing where to teach such as time, commute, admin. With collective bargaining happening, it won’t happen.

This happened when a new development was put up in our school boundary. I noticed that a good number of the kids that lived in that development often had behavioral issues. The teachers didn't really know how to deal with some of these kids and they were very distracting to have in class. I think that the idea is to balance out the school but it doesn't always work out that way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Hm, we are at an AAP Center and there are two AAP teacher positions left unfilled.

Interesting. I wonder if the boundary changes and consolidation have anything to do with teacher shortages. I would not be surprised. The situation is pretty bad.

There are no boundary changes around any AAP Center elementary schools right now, stop making things up.

They are making “holistic boundary changes” meaning EVERYONE can be affected. I didn’t take a job here because I like to settle into schools and stay a while. That is not going to happen in FCPS. I would advise any teacher to think before taking a contract especially if you took a contract with FCPS because you like the approach of the principal you interviewed with. Yes, I have written to my school board member to say this and just got a form letter back. Vacancies and boundary changes will definitely be intertwined in a year or two if they aren’t already. there is a drastic change to the economy, things will be bad

Teacher here. I am all for holistic boundary changes as there are many under enrolled schools next to over enrolled schools. I do feel that every school should have an apartment complex or lower income housing to bring more diversity to schools. It will also help balance the needs of a school. I don’t think they can force teachers to move unless they are destaffed. Many factors go into someone choosing where to teach such as time, commute, admin. With collective bargaining happening, it won’t happen.

Here is the thing: When they redistrict, they destaff because there aren’t as many kids at a school anymore. It was a chaotic process in APS a few years back. We were destaffed by seniority. If teacher wanted to switch or join FCPS right now, they would be on the chopping block as a relatively new hire when the de staffing comes in 2 years. So only go to FCPS if you are prepared to be de staffed in 2 years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Hm, we are at an AAP Center and there are two AAP teacher positions left unfilled.

Interesting. I wonder if the boundary changes and consolidation have anything to do with teacher shortages. I would not be surprised. The situation is pretty bad.

There are no boundary changes around any AAP Center elementary schools right now, stop making things up.

They are making “holistic boundary changes” meaning EVERYONE can be affected. I didn’t take a job here because I like to settle into schools and stay a while. That is not going to happen in FCPS. I would advise any teacher to think before taking a contract especially if you took a contract with FCPS because you like the approach of the principal you interviewed with. Yes, I have written to my school board member to say this and just got a form letter back. Vacancies and boundary changes will definitely be intertwined in a year or two if they aren’t already. there is a drastic change to the economy, things will be bad

Teacher here. I am all for holistic boundary changes as there are many under enrolled schools next to over enrolled schools. I do feel that every school should have an apartment complex or lower income housing to bring more diversity to schools. It will also help balance the needs of a school. I don’t think they can force teachers to move unless they are destaffed. Many factors go into someone choosing where to teach such as time, commute, admin. With collective bargaining happening, it won’t happen.

Here is the thing: When they redistrict, they destaff because there aren’t as many kids at a school anymore. It was a chaotic process in APS a few years back. We were destaffed by seniority. If teacher wanted to switch or join FCPS right now, they would be on the chopping block as a relatively new hire when the de staffing comes in 2 years. So only go to FCPS if you are prepared to be de staffed in 2 years.

Do you not see the vacancies?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Hm, we are at an AAP Center and there are two AAP teacher positions left unfilled.

Interesting. I wonder if the boundary changes and consolidation have anything to do with teacher shortages. I would not be surprised. The situation is pretty bad.

There are no boundary changes around any AAP Center elementary schools right now, stop making things up.

They are making “holistic boundary changes” meaning EVERYONE can be affected. I didn’t take a job here because I like to settle into schools and stay a while. That is not going to happen in FCPS. I would advise any teacher to think before taking a contract especially if you took a contract with FCPS because you like the approach of the principal you interviewed with. Yes, I have written to my school board member to say this and just got a form letter back. Vacancies and boundary changes will definitely be intertwined in a year or two if they aren’t already. there is a drastic change to the economy, things will be bad

Teacher here. I am all for holistic boundary changes as there are many under enrolled schools next to over enrolled schools. I do feel that every school should have an apartment complex or lower income housing to bring more diversity to schools. It will also help balance the needs of a school. I don’t think they can force teachers to move unless they are destaffed. Many factors go into someone choosing where to teach such as time, commute, admin. With collective bargaining happening, it won’t happen.

Here is the thing: When they redistrict, they destaff because there aren’t as many kids at a school anymore. It was a chaotic process in APS a few years back. We were destaffed by seniority. If teacher wanted to switch or join FCPS right now, they would be on the chopping block as a relatively new hire when the de staffing comes in 2 years. So only go to FCPS if you are prepared to be de staffed in 2 years.

Do you not see the vacancies?

I do, but I’m explaining why the school board is playing with fire by choosing to redistrict now. The question is do THEY see the vacancies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Hm, we are at an AAP Center and there are two AAP teacher positions left unfilled.

Interesting. I wonder if the boundary changes and consolidation have anything to do with teacher shortages. I would not be surprised. The situation is pretty bad.

There are no boundary changes around any AAP Center elementary schools right now, stop making things up.

They are making “holistic boundary changes” meaning EVERYONE can be affected. I didn’t take a job here because I like to settle into schools and stay a while. That is not going to happen in FCPS. I would advise any teacher to think before taking a contract especially if you took a contract with FCPS because you like the approach of the principal you interviewed with. Yes, I have written to my school board member to say this and just got a form letter back. Vacancies and boundary changes will definitely be intertwined in a year or two if they aren’t already. there is a drastic change to the economy, things will be bad

Teacher here. I am all for holistic boundary changes as there are many under enrolled schools next to over enrolled schools. I do feel that every school should have an apartment complex or lower income housing to bring more diversity to schools. It will also help balance the needs of a school. I don’t think they can force teachers to move unless they are destaffed. Many factors go into someone choosing where to teach such as time, commute, admin. With collective bargaining happening, it won’t happen.

Here is the thing: When they redistrict, they destaff because there aren’t as many kids at a school anymore. It was a chaotic process in APS a few years back. We were destaffed by seniority. If teacher wanted to switch or join FCPS right now, they would be on the chopping block as a relatively new hire when the de staffing comes in 2 years. So only go to FCPS if you are prepared to be de staffed in 2 years.

Do you not see the vacancies?

I do, but I’m explaining why the school board is playing with fire by choosing to redistrict now. The question is do THEY see the vacancies.

Or I guess.. do they even care? I have no info on the redistricting? Do you have a link or thread?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Hm, we are at an AAP Center and there are two AAP teacher positions left unfilled.

Interesting. I wonder if the boundary changes and consolidation have anything to do with teacher shortages. I would not be surprised. The situation is pretty bad.

There are no boundary changes around any AAP Center elementary schools right now, stop making things up.

They are making “holistic boundary changes” meaning EVERYONE can be affected. I didn’t take a job here because I like to settle into schools and stay a while. That is not going to happen in FCPS. I would advise any teacher to think before taking a contract especially if you took a contract with FCPS because you like the approach of the principal you interviewed with. Yes, I have written to my school board member to say this and just got a form letter back. Vacancies and boundary changes will definitely be intertwined in a year or two if they aren’t already. there is a drastic change to the economy, things will be bad

Teacher here. I am all for holistic boundary changes as there are many under enrolled schools next to over enrolled schools. I do feel that every school should have an apartment complex or lower income housing to bring more diversity to schools. It will also help balance the needs of a school. I don’t think they can force teachers to move unless they are destaffed. Many factors go into someone choosing where to teach such as time, commute, admin. With collective bargaining happening, it won’t happen.

Here is the thing: When they redistrict, they destaff because there aren’t as many kids at a school anymore. It was a chaotic process in APS a few years back. We were destaffed by seniority. If teacher wanted to switch or join FCPS right now, they would be on the chopping block as a relatively new hire when the de staffing comes in 2 years. So only go to FCPS if you are prepared to be de staffed in 2 years.

Do you not see the vacancies?

I do, but I’m explaining why the school board is playing with fire by choosing to redistrict now. The question is do THEY see the vacancies.

DP. They know about the vacancies but they don't really care. Why should they? Graduation rates are at an all time high and discipline referrals are at an all time low because no one is allowed to fail or get suspended anymore! School Board members and anyone on the BOS should be required to cover classroom vacancies on a rotating basis.

[Anonymous]

There aren't nearly as many vacancies as there have been the last few years. Stop with the drama.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There aren't nearly as many vacancies as there have been the last few years. Stop with the drama.

+1 sick of the drama around vacancies that crops up every year at the same time predictably. And cue the posts about how all the good teachers are snapped up at trans fair and in place before the summer and if your school doesn’t have everyone hired by then they are screwed. Hint: there’s a reason they are transferring or maybe they got destaffed or traded. Somehow life manages to go on come fall and it all works out.

[Anonymous]

If you mean having a bunch of subs and teacher trainees is working out, okay. Most people want experienced teachers teaching their kids.

My son had two classes with long term or daily subs all last year. Not good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you mean having a bunch of subs and teacher trainees is working out, okay. Most people want experienced teachers teaching their kids.

My son had two classes with long term or daily subs all last year. Not good.

It's probably that lady that talks about taking Xanax that is saying the vacancies are no big deal. She probably doesn't even have any kids in FCPS and has nothing better to do than post on here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Hm, we are at an AAP Center and there are two AAP teacher positions left unfilled.

Interesting. I wonder if the boundary changes and consolidation have anything to do with teacher shortages. I would not be surprised. The situation is pretty bad.

There are no boundary changes around any AAP Center elementary schools right now, stop making things up.

They are making “holistic boundary changes” meaning EVERYONE can be affected. I didn’t take a job here because I like to settle into schools and stay a while. That is not going to happen in FCPS. I would advise any teacher to think before taking a contract especially if you took a contract with FCPS because you like the approach of the principal you interviewed with. Yes, I have written to my school board member to say this and just got a form letter back. Vacancies and boundary changes will definitely be intertwined in a year or two if they aren’t already. there is a drastic change to the economy, things will be bad

Teacher here. I am all for holistic boundary changes as there are many under enrolled schools next to over enrolled schools. I do feel that every school should have an apartment complex or lower income housing to bring more diversity to schools. It will also help balance the needs of a school. I don’t think they can force teachers to move unless they are destaffed. Many factors go into someone choosing where to teach such as time, commute, admin. With collective bargaining happening, it won’t happen.

This happened when a new development was put up in our school boundary. I noticed that a good number of the kids that lived in that development often had behavioral issues. The teachers didn't really know how to deal with some of these kids and they were very distracting to have in class. I think that the idea is to balance out the school but it doesn't always work out that way.

The alternative is grouping them and destroying a school as parents with options flee. The teachers used to dealing with high poverty students can't handle them either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you mean having a bunch of subs and teacher trainees is working out, okay. Most people want experienced teachers teaching their kids.

My son had two classes with long term or daily subs all last year. Not good.

It's probably that lady that talks about taking Xanax that is saying the vacancies are no big deal. She probably doesn't even have any kids in FCPS and has nothing better to do than post on here.

Let me guess - you started this thread? The anxiety about vacancies is still palpable?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you mean having a bunch of subs and teacher trainees is working out, okay. Most people want experienced teachers teaching their kids.

My son had two classes with long term or daily subs all last year. Not good.

Exactly! It's not drama it's reality. It's warm bodies in classrooms which you are all fine with until your precious has a bad year then you will be blowing up DCUM with all your teacher hate. So you just STOP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you mean having a bunch of subs and teacher trainees is working out, okay. Most people want experienced teachers teaching their kids.

My son had two classes with long term or daily subs all last year. Not good.

It's probably that lady that talks about taking Xanax that is saying the vacancies are no big deal. She probably doesn't even have any kids in FCPS and has nothing better to do than post on here.

Let me guess - you started this thread? The anxiety about vacancies is still palpable?

Not really. It's a problem though. I hope it improves, you can't just take drugs to make pretend like problems are not there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Hm, we are at an AAP Center and there are two AAP teacher positions left unfilled.

Interesting. I wonder if the boundary changes and consolidation have anything to do with teacher shortages. I would not be surprised. The situation is pretty bad.

There are no boundary changes around any AAP Center elementary schools right now, stop making things up.

They are making “holistic boundary changes” meaning EVERYONE can be affected. I didn’t take a job here because I like to settle into schools and stay a while. That is not going to happen in FCPS. I would advise any teacher to think before taking a contract especially if you took a contract with FCPS because you like the approach of the principal you interviewed with. Yes, I have written to my school board member to say this and just got a form letter back. Vacancies and boundary changes will definitely be intertwined in a year or two if they aren’t already. there is a drastic change to the economy, things will be bad

Teacher here. I am all for holistic boundary changes as there are many under enrolled schools next to over enrolled schools. I do feel that every school should have an apartment complex or lower income housing to bring more diversity to schools. It will also help balance the needs of a school. I don’t think they can force teachers to move unless they are destaffed. Many factors go into someone choosing where to teach such as time, commute, admin. With collective bargaining happening, it won’t happen.

This happened when a new development was put up in our school boundary. I noticed that a good number of the kids that lived in that development often had behavioral issues. The teachers didn't really know how to deal with some of these kids and they were very distracting to have in class. I think that the idea is to balance out the school but it doesn't always work out that way.

Let me guess, you are at an al white & asian school and you are appalled that some hispanic kids showed up. Oh no, not the brown and black kids!!! They are tainting your perfect angel school!!!