Ugliness
Today was a rough one. The video created by my colleagues is wonderful. It makes me laugh, it makes me laugh so hard I cry-and then it touches me and I cry more. Such an amazing group of people. So talented, so enthusiastic, so committed, so energetic. They have made this amazing ride I’ve been on possible.
Today, however, they were informed of a possible contract cut–for some it may mean as much as a 15% salary reduction. These people deserve better than this…..and, just as importantly, to be treated better than this. To be told it might be coming is bad enough–but to be told that and not be able to get details about potential personal impact is inexcusable.
I feel as if I am abandoning them in their time of crisis. I feel guilty because I will not experience what they are going through, and I am worried and concerned because they are my friends. The truly horrifying add-on is that it could get worse if the Board of Supervisors doesn’t fund the current request.
If you read this, point your energy to the Board of Supervisors….the $57,000,000 is bare bones—don’t accept that–we need more–and then turn your attention to the School Board to insist that they ask for more.