Comments on: Teachers give stamp to school candidates

By: Dear Allia,

Dear Allia, — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:15:01 +0000

It’s funny how every time someone comes out in favor of the kids they end up being tagged as anti-teacher. I have also followed this election, I have personally met all four candidates and quite frankly have not heard any of the candidates say anything that indicates they are anti-teacher. They all have websites and all clearly support the teachers, check it out for yourself. Do you really think that lies will help your case?

The teachers are our greatest asset but they receive their support and direction from the administration and that direction is set by the board. The board is elected by the people and provides that direction based on what we the people expect for the kids. Remember in the end we all play an equally important role in the positive results of our test scores not just one group. The boards responsibility is to do what’s best for the kids and represent all groups not just this one.

Allia, one question, does the union or the administration seek guidance and direction from the board related to the negotiations? Your lying and misleading folks is just mean and shameful and begs the question, why?

By: Aliia

Aliia — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:53:48 +0000

No, the teachers negotiate with the district administrators, not the board. The board either approves, or rejects the ultimate contract. I have been following this race, and one of the candidates is not doing much, and the other is virulently anti-teacher. San Marcos Unified made greater gains in API scores than any other district in North County, and it wasn’t the janitors that made it happen – it was the teachers in the classrooms.

By: one sided

one sided — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:21:17 +0000

This is clearly a one sided article. I would imagine if interviewed the other two candidates have very good reasons for not showing up for the unions “stamp”. I agree with Karen, now I know who not to vote for, thanks!

By: KarenRed

KarenRed — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:11:25 +0000

I am leary of any candidates that align themselves with teacher’s unions. This article helped me make my decision NOT to vote for either of the candidates they are endorsing.

By: JoanK

JoanK — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:36:23 +0000

As a voter, I would have liked to see responses from all of the candidates. If they were all invited and didn’t participate I guess that is just the way it goes. I think more importantly that the Supt of the District should remain neutral. This doesn’t seem to be the case. I believe it is the board that evaluates and decides on the salary contract with the Supt. of the District each year.

By: WTF

WTF — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:16:28 +0000

Hmmm. Isn’t the Teacher’s Union supposed to negotiate contracts with the Board? I suppose if the Board is seeded it makes it that much easier… but I’m sure that would never happen…again…