As the state Legislature looks for ways to meet the demand for higher teacher pay, union representatives say they do not want school support workers neglected. Teachers across the state have held a series of sick-outs this spring, asking the Legislature to raise their pay to the Southern average. The Louisiana Federation of Teachers says it wants to make sure the other school employees are not forgotten. Right now, the Legislature is not even inclined to give anything to other school employees.
Kids can t learn if the school is dirty, if they re hungry or if they can t get to school.
Union representatives want the School Board to pass a resolution Wednesday in support of the effort. This resolution shows Gov. The School Board approved a resolution Dec. 6 urging the state Legislature to raise teacher salaries to the Southern average. That resolution, however, did not include other school personnel. The School Board passed that resolution at the request of the local chapter of the Louisiana Association of Educators.