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THERE IS NO "5% RAISE".[/quote]
I hate to break it to you but in the real world "cost of living adjustments" DO count as a raise.  3% COLA + 2% Step Increase = 5% raise.[/quote]

Perhaps you need to do a bit of research before you post.  The COLA being given to teachers on late October is 1.5%, NOT 3%.  Furthermore, as of July 1, teachers are now 2 steps behind where they should be.  As of late October, they will be one step behind.[/quote]
You both are wrong.  COLA is 2% in 2015 (see [url]http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/associationrelations/refresh2014/Key%20changes%20in%20Compensation%20and%20Ben(2).pdf[/url]).  Also, Step Increases are 3% (or more) see [url]http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/ersc/employees/pay/schedules/salary_schedule_current(2).pdf[/url]

So most MCPS teachers are receiving AT LEAST 5% increases this year.  If a teacher is maxed out, good for you.  You're making $105,189 per year.  Maybe you can add a coaching position or something.[/quote]

You can't attract the best and the brightest with low salaries.

So stop blaming MCPS for being greedy.

Teachers - the scapegoats, eh?

why not examine the INEQUITY in the system instead?  The W schools can do well on their own, and whenever the system can't pay for X,  the PTA or their foundations will find a way to raise money.

So - to be equitable - shift the money over to the low-performing schools.  Make class sizes smaller.  Hire the best teachers. Hire more special educators, ESOL teachers, and mental health experts. Pay them more to work with struggling kids in needy areas.  Keep finding the extended year for kids who need more support.  Add wellness centers to these clusters.

I'm tired of the teacher bashing.  These folks are dealing with YOUR kids on a daily basis.  Why would you deny them the right to earn a competitive salary?

The ignorance on this forum is - sadly - NOT surprising.

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