Marcie davidson started teaching 20 years ago. She says the days of the basics, reading and writing , are no longer enought. But over and above that, we have to teach them about how to get along with each other, that part has changed. We're seeijng of course violence come into the school system so we have to address issues that are outside the realm of our classroom. And for that, this year marcie will get a 2 and a half pay raise, plus step increments, money many say is already lost to the districts' new more expensive health plan.
Health insurance is a concern.
There's a similar situation in polk county. Teachers were in a brief stand-off with the county. They're waiting for final approval of a five percent pay raise the superintendant recommended last month. The school board is expected to approve it.