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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here is my response to Dr. Starr

1.   MoCo already pays more than other school systems for teachers, why bid 107 for teachers, when 100 will do.

2.    Many MoCo Taxpayers have not seen raises the last 3 years.  My company has not given raises,[b] Federal employees haven't received a raise,[/b] other county workers haven't received a raise.  What makes teachers so special.

huh

Then explain why my friend - who's a GS13 - just received a $2000 bonus, plus time off.

3.     Stop taking credit for educating the kids of all of the phds, lawyers, doctors, and other highly educated folks in Potomac, Bethesda, North Bethesda.  [b]Bring Einstein and other 'red zone' schools in the top 100 and then I will give you credit.[/b]

I teach seniors in a "red zone" school who are walking this year because of my help.  These are mainly ESOL and special ed kids.  I've worked with hundreds over the past two years who struggled during their high school career.

4.     Don't generalize parents view because I am not happy.

This all said, let me point out that I am happy to have MoCo pay teachers more than any other school system in the area.  I think our teachers do a great job.   I just think the system is going in the wrong direction and this pay raise was the wrong signal to send.  It pretty clearly lays out the case that the union is in charge.[/quote]

I deserve my pay raise.  My CHILDREN do, too. So while you sit back and sip your coffee at your desk, getting up to use the restroom when you please, think about ignorant you sound when you have no idea what it's like to work with kids from broken homes who struggle not only in school - but at home.[/quote]

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