Greetings,

Here's a reminder that there is a live action alert on Seminole GetsActive.

Help Save Teacher Contracts - Your help is urgently needed!
 
Some legislators want to change current law that impacts teacher contracts and due process rights. This law has dramatic implications for Florida's teaching profession. It would add three additional years of annual contracts and would only provide a five year contract upon successful completion of six annual contracts within the same school district. At the end of each five year contract, the teacher could be dismissed for any reason or for no reason.
 
These bills are named the "Quality Teachers for All Students Act" but the name certainly misrepresents the intent and principles of the bill. They will allow for less scrutiny and assistance from the principal, not more.
 
Take action now to stop these bad bills!

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Get Up! Stand Up!

2009 Legislative Session

Tallahassee Take Downs

Advocacy Campaigns

FCAT, Standardized Testing, and High Stakes Consequences

Vouchers, other Bad Policies, and the Folks Who Want Them

Check out the new video on Seminole GetsActive's You Tube channel.

We Say Stop the Cuts!

Note: Earlier this evening (Tuesday, April 21) the SCPS School Board held a budget meeting and may have come up with some new cuts. Check out the newspapers for the latest.   

In solidarity,

Chris Spiliotis
Moderator, passing notes
Manager, SeminoleGetsActive