So as many of you already know, I was recently served with a notice from LUSD that my services were no longer required for the 2009/10 school year.
To be perfectly honest, I was pretty much expecting it, but still, when you see it there in black and white, it feels like a punch to the gut. Especially considering it has absolutely nothing to do with my performance, dedication or work ethic. The bottom line is the almighty buck. But it is still very difficult not to take it personal.
Though this is the district's word right now, there are many things that could change this.
If the election goes through next week and ALL propositions are passed, this could allocate more funds for education and therefore people could be offered a job back.
Also, the California Department of Education recently announced the amount of money each district in the state should receive from the Feds. According to them, LUSD should get over $7 million. As my friend Melody says, "How much do you make, for god's sake?"
And finally, it's unclear if the district has taken into account any retirees this year. So far, only one counselor has completed paperwork for retirement this year (my dear colleague, Pat), however, there are a few counselors who are close to retirement age who may decide to take the plunge.
The silver lining to this (if there is one), is that the district is required by law to contact those who've been laid off first, within the next 39 months, if there is an opening. The mantra for this is "Last fired (i.e. she with most seniority), first hired".
Well guess who's last fired?
So there is some hope.
I guess.
Because while all of this may get me a job back, it doesn't necessarily mean my job at Tokay back. Which is what I want most.
But at this point, just a job would be nice.
To be perfectly honest, I was pretty much expecting it, but still, when you see it there in black and white, it feels like a punch to the gut. Especially considering it has absolutely nothing to do with my performance, dedication or work ethic. The bottom line is the almighty buck. But it is still very difficult not to take it personal.
Though this is the district's word right now, there are many things that could change this.
If the election goes through next week and ALL propositions are passed, this could allocate more funds for education and therefore people could be offered a job back.
Also, the California Department of Education recently announced the amount of money each district in the state should receive from the Feds. According to them, LUSD should get over $7 million. As my friend Melody says, "How much do you make, for god's sake?"
And finally, it's unclear if the district has taken into account any retirees this year. So far, only one counselor has completed paperwork for retirement this year (my dear colleague, Pat), however, there are a few counselors who are close to retirement age who may decide to take the plunge.
The silver lining to this (if there is one), is that the district is required by law to contact those who've been laid off first, within the next 39 months, if there is an opening. The mantra for this is "Last fired (i.e. she with most seniority), first hired".
Well guess who's last fired?
So there is some hope.
I guess.
Because while all of this may get me a job back, it doesn't necessarily mean my job at Tokay back. Which is what I want most.
But at this point, just a job would be nice.
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Damn dude... I'm sorry... let us know if we can help in any way.
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