TRS 6% exemptions for salary schedule movement and extra curricular activities
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Illinois Representatives and Senators
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Dear Representatives and Senators of Illinois,
Many teachers and administrators across the state of Illinois have felt the impact of Public Act 94-0004. This law holds our school districts financially responsible if any TRS benefiting employee receives over a 6% raise if/ when this raise is used in calculation of an employee's TRS benefits at retirement. The specific problems that it is causing right now is that teachers are not receiving full pay schedule compensation for graduate work and teachers are unable to take coaching or sponsorship activities if it causes them to have a greater than 6% raise as this would put their districts at risk for financial penalties. There are several legal exemptions to this law, BUT these two specific cases are NOT exempt and so we are asking that these exemptions be created and be passed into law: 1. salary schedule movement and 2. extra curricular activities.
Sincerely,
Leslie Hymbaugh: District 325 teacher
Dear Representatives and Senators of Illinois,
Many teachers and administrators across the state of Illinois have felt the impact of Public Act 94-0004. This law holds our school districts financially responsible if any TRS benefiting employee receives over a 6% raise if/ when this raise is used in calculation of an employee's TRS benefits at retirement. The specific problems that it is causing right now is that teachers are not receiving full pay schedule compensation for graduate work and teachers are unable to take coaching or sponsorship activities if it causes them to have a greater than 6% raise as this would put their districts at risk for financial penalties. There are several legal exemptions to this law, BUT these two specific cases are NOT exempt and so we are asking that these exemptions be created and be passed into law: 1. salary schedule movement and 2. extra curricular activities.
Sincerely,
Leslie Hymbaugh: District 325 teacher
We signed the "TRS 6% exemptions for salary schedule movement and extra curricular activities" petition!
# 210:
10:54 am PDT, Oct 28,
Scott Beutlich, Illinois
i would like to coach in my last years... and because i am sitting out this year due to an injury I would be unable to return to the sidelines. That is not fair. It is an extra duty, not part of what I signed up for teaching my physics classes.
i would like to coach in my last years... and because i am sitting out this year due to an injury I would be unable to return to the sidelines. That is not fair. It is an extra duty, not part of what I signed up for teaching my physics classes.
# 209:
3:53 pm PDT, Oct 20,
Carol Kelly, Indiana
Illinois Senators, Could you please explain why the Illinois State Congress passed a retirement law that encourages age discrimination throughout the State? Public Act 94-0004 also diminishes veteran teachers’ opportunities to meet standards for teacher re-certification and could adversely affect a teacher’s evaluation. Some Illinois School Districts are not going to pay retirement penalties as a result of Public Act 94-0004: Instead, teachers fifty and older have been advised by administration that they may not be compensated for and could be ineligible for pay increases for college credit, job training, mentoring, after school activities, extra duty pay, coaching, and, or other leadership opportunities. The teachers have been warned that the district would incur stiff penalties, if their salaries increase over 6%, because of extra pay. Districts do not want teachers who are eligible to retire to increase their salaries over 6%, therefore, teachers fifty and over do not have the same job opportunities for advancement or enhancement as some of their colleagues, even if they are not planning to retire in the next four years. Base salaries have been limited to 6% increases, but extra salary earned could increase veteran teachers’ salaries over 6%, which some districts view as a financial burden. Is the intent of Public Act 94-0004 to limit job opportunities for teachers fifty and older? If not, how would the state advise teachers to deal with this inequity? School administrators fill positions for tutoring, coaching, teacher mentoring, job training, committee work, and others. Many of these paid positions increase a teacher’s salary, meet the standards needed for a teacher to become re-certified, and improve a teacher’s evaluation. Should all teachers in Illinois have equal rights for job opportunities, after age fifty? Opportunities that ultimately affect job performance and evaluations and enhance a teacher’s ability to meet the new standards set by the State for re-certification. Are teachers responsible for paying the penalties that a School District might incur, as a result of Public Act 94-0004? Can the retirement penalties due to Public Act 94-0004 be passed on to teachers through collective bargaining agreements? The IEA is blaming the Illinois Congress for any shortcomings in Public Act 94-0004. This affects all teachers across Illinois, because we all get old (we hope)? As leaders in our State Congress, please address, articulate, and/or amend Public Acts 94-0004 and 94-1057 in order to promote equal opportunities for all, regardless of age. Sincerely, Carol Kelly Science Teacher Kirby School District 140
Illinois Senators, Could you please explain why the Illinois State Congress passed a retirement law that encourages age discrimination throughout the State? Public Act 94-0004 also diminishes veteran teachers’ opportunities to meet standards for teacher re-certification and could adversely affect a teacher’s evaluation. Some Illinois School Districts are not going to pay retirement penalties as a result of Public Act 94-0004: Instead, teachers fifty and older have been advised by administration that they may not be compensated for and could be ineligible for pay increases for college credit, job training, mentoring, after school activities, extra duty pay, coaching, and, or other leadership opportunities. The teachers have been warned that the district would incur stiff penalties, if their salaries increase over 6%, because of extra pay. Districts do not want teachers who are eligible to retire to increase their salaries over 6%, therefore, teachers fifty and over do not have the same job opportunities for advancement or enhancement as some of their colleagues, even if they are not planning to retire in the next four years. Base salaries have been limited to 6% increases, but extra salary earned could increase veteran teachers’ salaries over 6%, which some districts view as a financial burden. Is the intent of Public Act 94-0004 to limit job opportunities for teachers fifty and older? If not, how would the state advise teachers to deal with this inequity? School administrators fill positions for tutoring, coaching, teacher mentoring, job training, committee work, and others. Many of these paid positions increase a teacher’s salary, meet the standards needed for a teacher to become re-certified, and improve a teacher’s evaluation. Should all teachers in Illinois have equal rights for job opportunities, after age fifty? Opportunities that ultimately affect job performance and evaluations and enhance a teacher’s ability to meet the new standards set by the State for re-certification. Are teachers responsible for paying the penalties that a School District might incur, as a result of Public Act 94-0004? Can the retirement penalties due to Public Act 94-0004 be passed on to teachers through collective bargaining agreements? The IEA is blaming the Illinois Congress for any shortcomings in Public Act 94-0004. This affects all teachers across Illinois, because we all get old (we hope)? As leaders in our State Congress, please address, articulate, and/or amend Public Acts 94-0004 and 94-1057 in order to promote equal opportunities for all, regardless of age. Sincerely, Carol Kelly Science Teacher Kirby School District 140
# 208:
7:04 am PDT, Oct 15,
Name not displayed, Illinois
Teachers and administrators have many added job responsibilities beyond their job titles and should be able to receive compensation for additional work.
Teachers and administrators have many added job responsibilities beyond their job titles and should be able to receive compensation for additional work.
# 207:
7:15 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Jane Rosenbohm, Illinois
I feel so discouraged when we teachers aren't compensated for our professionalism. It is an insult and disrespectful to the profession. Please be considerate and put yourselves in our positions. Is this the way you would like to be treated?
I feel so discouraged when we teachers aren't compensated for our professionalism. It is an insult and disrespectful to the profession. Please be considerate and put yourselves in our positions. Is this the way you would like to be treated?
# 206:
8:47 am PDT, Oct 10,
Mary Wheeler, Illinois
The bonuses and incentive pay for the executives involved in the recent bail-out are not capped. Why in the world would we want to cap the raises of teachers? They deserve so much more!
The bonuses and incentive pay for the executives involved in the recent bail-out are not capped. Why in the world would we want to cap the raises of teachers? They deserve so much more!
# 205:
8:15 am PDT, Oct 10,
Elizabeth Weber, Illinois
Please remember that teachers vote, and this is a very important issue to us.
Please remember that teachers vote, and this is a very important issue to us.
# 204:
6:18 am PDT, Oct 10,
Monica Taylor, Illinois
# 203:
6:07 am PDT, Oct 10,
Robert Campbell, Illinois
Public Act 94-0004 has negativly impacted teachers' ability to be compensated for extra graduate hours or extra duties that would provide a salary increase above 6%. This is unfair and prevents teacher's from gaining professional development and/or performing extra duties.
Public Act 94-0004 has negativly impacted teachers' ability to be compensated for extra graduate hours or extra duties that would provide a salary increase above 6%. This is unfair and prevents teacher's from gaining professional development and/or performing extra duties.
# 202:
6:00 am PDT, Oct 10,
Tricia Fields, Illinois
# 201:
5:52 am PDT, Oct 10,
Kelly Schertz, Illinois
# 200:
5:09 am PDT, Oct 10,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 199:
1:40 pm PDT, Oct 8,
Sue Schiller, Illinois
# 198:
5:24 pm PDT, Oct 7,
Pam Snider, Illinois
Teachers are the backbone of this country. Please allow this advantage for those who give so much. Many teachers become the parent or mentor of students that come their way; so that means that the clock does not stop at 5pm. Many businesses are successful today because a teacher took the time to do their job.
Teachers are the backbone of this country. Please allow this advantage for those who give so much. Many teachers become the parent or mentor of students that come their way; so that means that the clock does not stop at 5pm. Many businesses are successful today because a teacher took the time to do their job.
# 197:
8:50 am PDT, Oct 7,
Julienne Landsdown, Illinois
# 196:
3:52 pm PDT, Oct 6,
Cheryl Grieshop, Illinois
This law has made it very difficult for individuals who embark on a second career in teaching to make enough advancement in salary before they retire. I see this as a discouragement to people considering teaching as a second career. This is simply age discrimination. Basically, the school district is telling us that if you are over 45 years of age, you cannot earn more than 6%, but employees younger than 45 can make more than 6%.
This law has made it very difficult for individuals who embark on a second career in teaching to make enough advancement in salary before they retire. I see this as a discouragement to people considering teaching as a second career. This is simply age discrimination. Basically, the school district is telling us that if you are over 45 years of age, you cannot earn more than 6%, but employees younger than 45 can make more than 6%.
# 195:
4:39 pm PDT, Oct 4,
Margie Deffenbaugh, Illinois
It is hard to believe that lawmakers would want to willingly limit the amount of money a teacher could earn. Many teachers are the main support of the family or the only support. Teachers are dedicated, caring individuals with various outstanding quailities to contribute in the classroom and after school activities. For many students, the teacher and the classroom is a safe, secure, and friendly place in their lives. To limit the amount of money an educator can earn will impact the quality of the teaching profession due to the fact that many quit teaching to earn money in other fields making more money, albeit not as rewarding. Please reconsider limiting the amount of money and ways a teacher can move on the pay scale as well as coaching and teaching together. Thank you for your consideration. Margie Deffenbaugh
It is hard to believe that lawmakers would want to willingly limit the amount of money a teacher could earn. Many teachers are the main support of the family or the only support. Teachers are dedicated, caring individuals with various outstanding quailities to contribute in the classroom and after school activities. For many students, the teacher and the classroom is a safe, secure, and friendly place in their lives. To limit the amount of money an educator can earn will impact the quality of the teaching profession due to the fact that many quit teaching to earn money in other fields making more money, albeit not as rewarding. Please reconsider limiting the amount of money and ways a teacher can move on the pay scale as well as coaching and teaching together. Thank you for your consideration. Margie Deffenbaugh
# 194:
5:07 pm PDT, Oct 1,
Gayle Feragen, Illinois
I think this is very unfair to teachers who seek to improve their education and positions. Is this a subtle form of "age discrimination"? I wonder if our legislators would like this same rule applied to their retirement?
I think this is very unfair to teachers who seek to improve their education and positions. Is this a subtle form of "age discrimination"? I wonder if our legislators would like this same rule applied to their retirement?
# 193:
10:20 am PDT, Oct 1,
Brenda LENG, Illinois
# 192:
9:15 am PDT, Oct 1,
James Peterson, Illinois
# 191:
8:08 am PDT, Oct 1,
Barbara Reick, Illinois
As I near retirement, this is a concern to me. I am considering resigning my coaching position, something I have done for over 20 years. Also, I probably will not take tickets or do any extra paid duties due to this law. Thank you.
As I near retirement, this is a concern to me. I am considering resigning my coaching position, something I have done for over 20 years. Also, I probably will not take tickets or do any extra paid duties due to this law. Thank you.
# 190:
6:52 am PDT, Oct 1,
Sharon Chandler, Illinois
# 189:
6:42 am PDT, Oct 1,
Andrea Hesse, Illinois
# 188:
6:35 am PDT, Oct 1,
Britt Hagens, Illinois
Our students are missing out on excellent oppotunities with experienced teachers and coaches by limiting what those in their final years of teaching can do.
Our students are missing out on excellent oppotunities with experienced teachers and coaches by limiting what those in their final years of teaching can do.
# 187:
11:51 am PDT, Sep 30,
Lisa Eisele, Illinois
# 186:
7:15 am PDT, Sep 30,
James Ross, Illinois
I find this to be totally discriminatory and extremely unfair. It would seem if the UAW negotiated a contract that included more than a 6% raise there would be no issue. I am not sure that misuse of funds by administration can legally be assigned to a collective bargaining agreement. Teachers hustle to make money just like everyone else and this seems to me to be illegal under any colllective bargaining agreement.
I find this to be totally discriminatory and extremely unfair. It would seem if the UAW negotiated a contract that included more than a 6% raise there would be no issue. I am not sure that misuse of funds by administration can legally be assigned to a collective bargaining agreement. Teachers hustle to make money just like everyone else and this seems to me to be illegal under any colllective bargaining agreement.
# 185:
6:30 am PDT, Sep 30,
Lana Carlson, Illinois
# 184:
7:47 pm PDT, Sep 29,
Earlene Camasta, Illinois
This is certainly a red flag for age discrimination; anyone 45 or older will be subject to the 6% cap? Hmmmm, well if it looks like a duck and walks like a duck...well we know the answer to that! Seems like we need to do something about this particular DUCK!
This is certainly a red flag for age discrimination; anyone 45 or older will be subject to the 6% cap? Hmmmm, well if it looks like a duck and walks like a duck...well we know the answer to that! Seems like we need to do something about this particular DUCK!
# 183:
7:25 pm PDT, Sep 29,
Robert Mundis, Illinois
# 182:
2:10 pm PDT, Sep 29,
Ernesto Felce, Illinois
This is very discouraging for teachers that try to climb the steps in the scale salary, especially during these difficuly times when the economy is getting worse. Also for techers that are already in the age when time is so important. What do they have against the teachers that are over 45 years old and with a second career.
This is very discouraging for teachers that try to climb the steps in the scale salary, especially during these difficuly times when the economy is getting worse. Also for techers that are already in the age when time is so important. What do they have against the teachers that are over 45 years old and with a second career.
# 181:
1:54 pm PDT, Sep 29,
Antonio Carbajal, Illinois
This is age discrimination and it is a way to descourage techers to help in extracurricular activities. Also there is no incentives to grow as profesionals. It is an unfair labor practice against educators.
This is age discrimination and it is a way to descourage techers to help in extracurricular activities. Also there is no incentives to grow as profesionals. It is an unfair labor practice against educators.
# 180:
1:31 pm PDT, Sep 29,
Susan Cline, Illinois
What are the incentives for a teacher to support the school by helping out at the extra curricular functions, or helping with tutoring a student, or taking more education to continue to better his or her teaching practices if we are to be penalized for these actions? This 6% exemption hasn't been applied to our congress men and women and it shouldn't be applied to teachers either.
What are the incentives for a teacher to support the school by helping out at the extra curricular functions, or helping with tutoring a student, or taking more education to continue to better his or her teaching practices if we are to be penalized for these actions? This 6% exemption hasn't been applied to our congress men and women and it shouldn't be applied to teachers either.
# 179:
11:09 am PDT, Sep 29,
Paul Dickfoss, Illinois
Dear Representatives and Senators of Illinois, Many teachers and administrators across the state of Illinois have felt the impact of Public Act 94-0004. This law holds our school districts financially responsible if any TRS benefiting employee receives over a 6% raise if or when this raise is used in calculation of an employee's TRS benefits at retirement. Right now, this is causing teachers not to be able to receive full pay schedule compensation for graduate work and not to take coaching or sponsorship activities since this will increase there salery over the 6% cap and put their districts at risk for financial penalties. There are several legal exemptions to this law, BUT these two specifically are NOT exempt and so we are asking that these exemptions be created and be passed into law: 1. salary schedule movement and 2. extra curricular activities. Sincerely, Paul Dickfoss District 50 Science Teacher
Dear Representatives and Senators of Illinois, Many teachers and administrators across the state of Illinois have felt the impact of Public Act 94-0004. This law holds our school districts financially responsible if any TRS benefiting employee receives over a 6% raise if or when this raise is used in calculation of an employee's TRS benefits at retirement. Right now, this is causing teachers not to be able to receive full pay schedule compensation for graduate work and not to take coaching or sponsorship activities since this will increase there salery over the 6% cap and put their districts at risk for financial penalties. There are several legal exemptions to this law, BUT these two specifically are NOT exempt and so we are asking that these exemptions be created and be passed into law: 1. salary schedule movement and 2. extra curricular activities. Sincerely, Paul Dickfoss District 50 Science Teacher
# 178:
10:30 am PDT, Sep 29,
Carol Kays, Illinois
I would like to know why no other tax supported employees have not had to endure this restriction? Not to mention we aren't even entitled to collect from TRS AND Social Security like other public groups. Why are teachers the target?
I would like to know why no other tax supported employees have not had to endure this restriction? Not to mention we aren't even entitled to collect from TRS AND Social Security like other public groups. Why are teachers the target?
# 177:
9:55 am PDT, Sep 29,
Nancy Weber, Wisconsin
I work in Illinois and feel that this is a very unfair law. We fight for every little penny of increase in salary and then some people can't even receive it without a penalty to the district. Thank you for looking into this matter.
I work in Illinois and feel that this is a very unfair law. We fight for every little penny of increase in salary and then some people can't even receive it without a penalty to the district. Thank you for looking into this matter.
# 176:
9:49 am PDT, Sep 29,
Jodi Barrett, Illinois
# 175:
9:39 am PDT, Sep 29,
Shanna Peceniak, Illinois
# 174:
7:55 am PDT, Sep 29,
Linda Miceli, Illinois
A law that restricts teachers 45 or older from being able to do more for their school is crazy, counterproductive and discriminatory. Please move to add these exemptions to the current legislation!
A law that restricts teachers 45 or older from being able to do more for their school is crazy, counterproductive and discriminatory. Please move to add these exemptions to the current legislation!
# 173:
7:12 am PDT, Sep 29,
Marie Bittner, Wisconsin
I may not live in Illinois, but I work and own a home in Illinois. The 6% exemptions keeps many teachers from taking on that coaching jobs or any extra curricular activities. We want to make a fair living for all the education classes we have to continually take to be current in our jobs. I personnally love teaching and learning and can't see myself doing anything different. I just want fair pay.
I may not live in Illinois, but I work and own a home in Illinois. The 6% exemptions keeps many teachers from taking on that coaching jobs or any extra curricular activities. We want to make a fair living for all the education classes we have to continually take to be current in our jobs. I personnally love teaching and learning and can't see myself doing anything different. I just want fair pay.
# 172:
7:07 am PDT, Sep 29,
Peter Koehn, Illinois
There should be an exemption for anyone not within the range (as determined by the length of contract) of retirement age.
There should be an exemption for anyone not within the range (as determined by the length of contract) of retirement age.
# 171:
6:46 am PDT, Sep 29,
Christine May, Illinois
The 6% cap causes discrimination against people over the age of 45 years. It also discourages people from bettering themselves by furthering their education & enriching the lives of the students by coaching and advising students in extra-curriculars.
The 6% cap causes discrimination against people over the age of 45 years. It also discourages people from bettering themselves by furthering their education & enriching the lives of the students by coaching and advising students in extra-curriculars.
# 170:
6:43 am PDT, Sep 29,
Ann Bowers, Wisconsin
This entire situation reeks of age discriminationm and as representatives of public education, we must be above this kind of inequality.
This entire situation reeks of age discriminationm and as representatives of public education, we must be above this kind of inequality.
# 169:
6:15 am PDT, Sep 29,
Andrea Buehler, Illinois
# 168:
6:14 am PDT, Sep 29,
April Shouse, Wisconsin
Teachers are being penalized for trying to get more education to better help their students.
Teachers are being penalized for trying to get more education to better help their students.
# 167:
6:02 am PDT, Sep 29,
Pat Ross, Illinois
The TRS limilt to 6% of your total raise is age discrimination. This begins at the age of 45 because folks can retire at 55 and TRS examines your last 10 years to calculate your 4 highest years. Therefore every teacher or TRs person can only earn a maximum of a total of 6% in each of those years. These years are to be considered your highest income generating years. With this 6% cap folks are totally limited as to what they can earn. Additionally with the deferred compensation rule we can not recoup the lost money the year either. This is not only age discrimination but it is teacher discrimination. Just because administrators were exploiting the system for their own self service the rest of us -who were not exploiting the system are punished. Something must be done to correct this travisty! AGE DISCRIMINATION! WE are a protected class who is being targeted. The only ones who make out in this deal are school boards who are now able yell -"It's not our fault blame the 6% cap". UNFAIR and this must be changed!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will not be voting for my current representative because of this injustice and I am encouraging others to do the same. You have not protected us -you have discriminated against us and limited our financial opportunities!
The TRS limilt to 6% of your total raise is age discrimination. This begins at the age of 45 because folks can retire at 55 and TRS examines your last 10 years to calculate your 4 highest years. Therefore every teacher or TRs person can only earn a maximum of a total of 6% in each of those years. These years are to be considered your highest income generating years. With this 6% cap folks are totally limited as to what they can earn. Additionally with the deferred compensation rule we can not recoup the lost money the year either. This is not only age discrimination but it is teacher discrimination. Just because administrators were exploiting the system for their own self service the rest of us -who were not exploiting the system are punished. Something must be done to correct this travisty! AGE DISCRIMINATION! WE are a protected class who is being targeted. The only ones who make out in this deal are school boards who are now able yell -"It's not our fault blame the 6% cap". UNFAIR and this must be changed!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will not be voting for my current representative because of this injustice and I am encouraging others to do the same. You have not protected us -you have discriminated against us and limited our financial opportunities!
# 166:
5:50 am PDT, Sep 29,
Mary Schwind, Illinois
# 165:
5:43 am PDT, Sep 29,
Colleen Warren, Illinois
# 164:
2:44 pm PDT, Sep 28,
Dannielle Parrotte, Illinois
What this law is doing is prohibiting the teachers that give 150% of themselves to education of doing what they enjoy to do. This cap does not allow for the teachers to get compensated for what they do best - WORKING WITH KIDS!! I agree that this law NEEDS to be modified.
What this law is doing is prohibiting the teachers that give 150% of themselves to education of doing what they enjoy to do. This cap does not allow for the teachers to get compensated for what they do best - WORKING WITH KIDS!! I agree that this law NEEDS to be modified.
# 163:
11:03 am PDT, Sep 28,
Catherine Cartland, Illinois
# 162:
10:53 am PDT, Sep 28,
Richard Koselke, Illinois
I just became aware of this proposal. I didn't get into teaching to make a lot of money. In fact, I've never caught up to what I could have been making in the newspaper business, and this after 14 years of teaching.
I just became aware of this proposal. I didn't get into teaching to make a lot of money. In fact, I've never caught up to what I could have been making in the newspaper business, and this after 14 years of teaching.
# 161:
9:47 am PDT, Sep 28,
Jamie Saunders, Illinois
# 160:
9:13 pm PDT, Sep 27,
Janet Fink, Illinois
# 159:
1:56 pm PDT, Sep 27,
Dana Weber, Illinois
# 158:
11:57 am PDT, Sep 27,
Wanda Carli, Illinois
This law is unfair to those teachers that want to continue improving themselves by getting more education, which in turn improves their teacher skills. When teachers are willing to give their time to coach a team, work on school plays, take on more responsibilities being department heads or liaisons they should be rewarded not penalized. Their devotion to the children and school districts they work with is to be commended. This law makes teachers afraid to get to improve themselves or get involved for fear of jeopardizing their retirement.
This law is unfair to those teachers that want to continue improving themselves by getting more education, which in turn improves their teacher skills. When teachers are willing to give their time to coach a team, work on school plays, take on more responsibilities being department heads or liaisons they should be rewarded not penalized. Their devotion to the children and school districts they work with is to be commended. This law makes teachers afraid to get to improve themselves or get involved for fear of jeopardizing their retirement.
# 157:
7:36 am PDT, Sep 27,
Kathy Clapper, Illinois
Teachers should be supported and applauded for their work with students. Penalizing teachers and districts for their efforts to involve students in positive activities is contrary to the core message of education of learning and community involvement. Please remove the exemptions that penalize teachers and districts from positively interacting with their students.
Teachers should be supported and applauded for their work with students. Penalizing teachers and districts for their efforts to involve students in positive activities is contrary to the core message of education of learning and community involvement. Please remove the exemptions that penalize teachers and districts from positively interacting with their students.
# 156:
7:06 am PDT, Sep 27,
Michele Burlingame, Illinois
I feel this law is discriminating against teachers. What other profession has a 6% cap? This is not fair and needs to be repealed immediately!
I feel this law is discriminating against teachers. What other profession has a 6% cap? This is not fair and needs to be repealed immediately!
# 155:
8:50 pm PDT, Sep 26,
Beth Gephart, Wisconsin
While I live in Wisconsin, I teach in Illinois. This law smacks of age discrimination, and is yet another deterrent for people wanting to enter or remain in the teaching profession.
While I live in Wisconsin, I teach in Illinois. This law smacks of age discrimination, and is yet another deterrent for people wanting to enter or remain in the teaching profession.
# 154:
8:45 pm PDT, Sep 26,
Melissa Ewart, Illinois
This is unfair to teachers who want to do the above and beyond, but still need the money. I already have friends who are backing out of programs they have done in the past because they will not get anything for it. How disappointing...teacher do not make a whole lot of money as is and often work the extra duties to help make ends meet. Now they are out of luck...we just want to be paid for the work we do, no matter what the age we are.
This is unfair to teachers who want to do the above and beyond, but still need the money. I already have friends who are backing out of programs they have done in the past because they will not get anything for it. How disappointing...teacher do not make a whole lot of money as is and often work the extra duties to help make ends meet. Now they are out of luck...we just want to be paid for the work we do, no matter what the age we are.
# 153:
8:25 pm PDT, Sep 26,
Lisa Weber, Illinois
# 152:
7:21 pm PDT, Sep 26,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 151:
7:12 pm PDT, Sep 26,
Heather Trom, Illinois
