Such negligent actions and certain identified board member attitudes travel quickly throughout the region and state. It is frightening. I am frightened. What we are experiencing in this community has established little respect for the profession of teaching. Without education, one can only wallow in a state of ignorance by complaining and blaming all others.
Education determines the quality of an individual's life.
Thank God, teachers have protection from such ignorance. The bonus is paid over a four-year period. Check out Texas and some of our southern states, as they all are paying a bonus for teachers. Recently, while at Hofstra University, I was informed that the school district of Islip signed a five-year contract with its teachers. As citizens, you must insist upon accountability and responsibility from this board group that continues to erode the foundation of Oswego's education.