MEDINA SCHOOLS SIGN NEW CONTRACT

Highlights of the contract include no pay increases, though longevity steps will remain; an increase in teachers' contribution to their health care from 17.5 percent to 20 percent; and an agreement that high school teachers will teach six periods instead of five.

Isn't this kind of protesting bullying. what is this proving walking the boards sidewalks.. I think these teachers will have a big fight on there hands if they think they will ever charge a student with bullying.

One of my clients lives in the neighborhood. Just to let teachers and SEA sympathizers know, she confirmed something I already figured: THEY HATE YOU guys for doing stuff like this (among other things). If you honestly think you have the support of the community, you are literally living in a dream world.

With all the money the BOE is saving not paying the teachers, I suggest the board members and their families stay at a 5 star hotel with all expenses paid. Don’t forget room service should also be included. Stay strong BOE!

They can have "candlelight vigils" at the BOE houses, they dont feel its "bullying" but that coward files a police report cuz someone follows her home and she doesn't feel safe??? REALLY??????????? I laugh at that!!!!

This really is amusing....THIS is okay. But, making fun of a teacher online is an outrage.

Candid, Lyn Shady, Concerned, Baby Huey....of course, this behavior is completely acceptable.

Unbelievable the stupid leadership and idiotic ideas that come from Tracy and the OEA.

Do they have short term memory loss or what?
Unlike these fools, most people can remember back to the mounting anger people were having towards the teachers over their actions from the Board meetings and then culminated with their first march on the Board members homes. Once they did that, they lost so much support that they even had.
So, what do these jerks do, but repeat the same action over and over that turned so many in the community against them? Sounds like they must have someone on the Board directing their strategy because no one in their right mind would attempt this kind of intimidation and bullying again to gain support.

And Tracy calls victim that someone might know where she lives?
I guess they'll do anything to stay in the news.

I hope you all enjoy your next jobs!

BOE stand strong, DO NOT give in to these BULLIES. We (taxpayers) feel for you.
Teachers ....QUIT disrupting our neighborhoods....shame on you !!!!!

I came home from work today to find teacher union propaganda on my door. Teachers and your union goons, stay the heck off of MY PROPERTY !!!!!!!!

Yep - stand strong BOE. The community is behind you. Parents are joining together in whatever way we can to be even more normalcy back to our schools. Had a longtime Union meber opine to me tonight that Big Trace and the SEA's demands are an utter embarassment. He and I agree to disagree - alot. This is one issue we totally agree on.

I am sorry but this picture is so pathetic.... One they probably do not even have the right address or the guy probably even isn't home !!! But it all seriousness....what little sympathy I had for their plight on day one is gone when they pull sh..t like this . If this group had any clue on how go about getting their message across in the right way you would think that someone from the SEA camp would immediately step forward with a little damage control and reiterate that actions such as this are not in line with they stand for . By them (SEA leadership) being silent , I almost feel like they are turning a blind eye to this type of crap and in a way condoning it!

Get OUT of OUR neighborhoods you greedy union thugs.....OUT !!!!!

So why do posts continue to disappear from these discussions? Censorship at the Patch?

Perhaps those of us who disapprove of this strike should gather en masse and go protest out if front of Big Trace's house in Independence?

I really don't understand what the SEA is hoping to accomplish. Tactics like this will only appeal to the base that already supports them...they're preaching to the choir.

Big Trace and her Band of Thugs can protest all they want, I've only ran into 2 people who voiced their support for the teachers since the strike began. Sad.

So, let me get this straight. The teachers are actively recruiting SUBS from neighboring communities to hold "candlelight vigils" for the times that they are unavailable (since teachers cannot work past 4:30 or on Fridays or the weekends).

Odds in Vegas are the strikers will settle next Friday, March 24

5:3...Bellagio is heavily leaning on it.

Maybe the Board Members could obtain water cannons in order to get the annoying strikers (whoever this group is made up of, as they obviously are a hodge podge of goofballs from all over NE Ohio now) away from their property???

This is so wrong I have never heard of anything like this. They have made this beyond personal these board members have shown more restraint than I could ever hope to show. What reasonable person could do this. What can we do to help these people.

I get more annoyed every minute just thinking if these idiots were outside my house ... Mr Naso should of called the police and had them politely removed from his property ... This stunt again .. steps way over the line.

WWJD Pope Francis pray for us

This just in . . . Big Trace called the police.... someone drove past her house and she thinks they're following her. She ran around her house and when she looked out the window... they were gone. She lost them.

Medina teachers approved a contract today. I haven't seen it but I will give the same one to our teachers right now as it has to be better for us taxpayers in the long run

Hey Rich, From what I have heard, the Medina agreement includes no pay increase, the teachers contribution to the health benefits increases from 17.5% to 20%. The high school teachers agreed to teach 6 classes instead of 5. That is some of what I read. Not sure about anything else.

6303 Acres Dr. Brecksville OH. 44131. Mail their propaganda back to them at TL's house

I make a better pork roast but then that might be considered cannibalstic at your house

I hope the BOE takes less and less away in the contract every time they get together. This will show them the BOE is not going to stand for their bullying.

I agree with Richard about settlement next week, they work one day next week that means they will most likely get paid for spring break week..hope the BOE holds out all next week so they don't get paid because I'm sure a lot of them have spring break vacations planned.

If these idiots protested outside of my house I would set up my sprinklers turn them on and soak my treelawn and sidewalk

I wish the union would read these comments and the similar ones on cleveland,com. I keep going on their Facebook page and telling them the public is strongly against them and with each stunt they pull they look worse. They keep saying I'm a "hater" and the community is behind them. They think they have like 97% support. They are delusional. It's ridiculous. They have no idea what they are doing.

Eastlake Willoughby Thugs:

http://weta.ohea.us/?page_id=443

Tracey Linscott
Home (216) 328-1920
6303 Acres Dr
Independence, OH 44131-4961

Please submit your feedback by calling or writing to her - DO NOT ASSEMBLE IN FRONT OF HER HOUSE!!!

westlake teachers contract 1/2013

The deal provides no increases on base salary for the first six months of 2013, followed by a 2.5 percent decrease on base for the remainder of the contract.

Healthcare contributions also will increase by 50 percent for teachers, along with a 33 percent increase in drug co-pays.

The minimum experience credit for new hires will drop to five years from 10. Effective with the 2013-2014 school year, teachers will work an additional three days in professional development with no additional compensation.

Avon Lake teachers union accepts district’s offer for no raises, step increases
Filed by bwroten January 11th, 2013
would mean a continuation of the current contract with no raises or step increases for the next two years.

Medina contract
Highlights of the contract include no pay increases, though longevity steps will remain; an increase in teachers' contribution to their health care from 17.5 percent to 20 percent; and an agreement that high school teachers will teach six periods instead of five.

lakewood contract 2013-2014
Teachers accepted a 0 percent base pay increase in 2013-2014; they’ll pay 5 percent more for health care beginning in 2012-2013; and participate in a retirement incentive program in 2013-2014, according to a press release.

and lets not forget Brecksville broadview hts

The unions agreed to maintain the current salary schedule for 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 with steps frozen and not restored in the future. An optional fourth year (2015-16) also calls for freezing the current salary schedule with steps frozen and not restored.

An eight-hour teacher workday replaces the current teacher day. This item will provide flexibility to serve student needs now and in the future.

unions' employees will contribute 15 percent of premium costs for health and dental insurance and prescription drugs.

Lower the offer ten percent across the board.. Next month.. Do the same. Strike over... They move on, we rebuild. Anyone see the news? Reporting the strike has COST over 200k in week one... We know its way more than that... But did not mention the far greater amount SAVED!! Be fair media!

Stop the insanity. Start hiring as many subs as you can to stay on permanently !!! Enough is enough

am confused:::
Where are the Strongsville police.........
Why do they let them yell and intimidate the subs....
How can these union bully’s stand out front of the board members house.......
Are the police afraid of them .........
ARE THERE NO LAWS BEING BROKEN

Attention Strongsville Police..
I can not belive they are not breaking any laws....
If we as a community went outside of Tracy's house we would be told to leave....
I bet if I started yelling at the teachers on there picket line I would be removed...
Anyone have answers... or suggestions
What can we do?

Well, Well; if what is coming out of Medina Schools is true and it appears it is from all reports: the teachers union agreed to a pay freeze, an increase in pay for insurance costs and to take on an extra class/period. This has been what has been talked about all long. I don't care if you are for or against, the bottom line is, available funds, which has been said numerous times, but it appears "Educators" can't seem to grasp that area of economics. So if the reports are true and money is limited in our school district and the State Auditor agreed, than guess what teachers, there just isn't the available monies at this time. Oh, by the way, the Medina Schools are putting on a 5.9 levy to raise additional funds and it is not ear marked for teachers salaries, it is to keep the schools in the "Black" and avoid laying off employees!!! The citzens of Strongsville in the past year and half passed a 6 mill levy and a bond issue(really another levy). So please, don't go telling me the people of Strongsville don't care.
It just appears not only the SEA doesn't get it, but the OEA. I thought this strike was about the Strongsville BOE and the SEA. What, the SEA can't stand on their own two feet. I have to say, even though we have our rights; but if you are not a Strongsville teacher, employee, BOE member or a citzen of Strongsville, what gives you the right to picket in front of people's private homes if you are not from around here. Take your money OEA and help your teachers!!!!

I will be at the rally at 3 lets get the word out. Lets get behind it. Ps I dare you to get in my face.

So when is the rally? I've heard from 3 - 7? If that's the case, it sure doesn't boad well for having a large crowd all gathered at once? Why not have it from 6 - 7 so people who work can attend?

What idiot in the OEA got together with dimwit Tracy and thought this community would launch their campaign to shoot down any future SB5 replacement?
A person of even average intelligence would have known better than to pick Strongsville as an example of underpaid teachers working in deplorable working conditions. IT IS NOT!

Why go where teachers have it good already and then expect even more? You'll get no sympathy from anywhere in the state and you defeat your cause just as you get started. Best to hang it up while you're this far behind. Just how much do you plan on being defeated with this strategy???

How about we move the rally to Linscott's huge house in Independence?

Remember when they blasted Noriega in Panama with loud music until he surrendered?

Maybe next time these teachers show up at someones house, the Board members should set up some tables and put whatever and as many radios, boomboxes,...that might still be laying around and set them all on different stations and play them right in front of these idiot teachers.

Then, get out there with your phones and cameras and take pictures of each and everyone of these teachers. Make it one of those real nice closeups where the nose and chins look huge and you can see up their nostrils.

We need to show the BOE that they have our support. I ask each of you to please consider showing up Friday and showing support for our kids, schools and the BOE. I know that some of you might be concerned because of the teachers andhow it will affect your children. The thing to remember is that our teachers had no problem getting in our face with their demands as they picket at our schools. Tracy has been telling our teachers they have the support of the community. WE need to prove her wrong and show those outside of Strongsville how much support the BOE has. Please talk with your neighbors, friends and coworkers. We need to get the message out. It is easy to come here and post about our support. It is time now to show it.

I think we should start filming them everytime they do this.

Also everyone needs to call the news media and report this so our side can be heard. Channel 3 seems to be one-sided unfortunately but the more we call the more they just might report it. I am talking about them walking the BOE houses.

Jean-
And they were soooo.. concerned about the subs coming in here.
You are right - We should all be concerned about these teachers the OEA and big mama Tracy is bringing in from other cities, and into our neighborhoods. How many times do we hear about teachers getting arrested for this or that? Do we really want a bunch of strangers hanging around in our developments - who is going to be with them, pretending to be a teacher? This is BAD NEWS!!!

And, Board members - YES-
I think that grass by your sidewalk does look like it needs a good watering - turn the sprinklers on!!!

If the homeowners and their families perceive these people as a threat and are in fear as the crowd congregates outside of these homes, in front of these homes - isn't that good enough for the police to get rid of these people??? There has been a pattern of escalating mob action among them, so why shouldn't there be concern???

ANYONE???
Can't the police do something for the homeowners who are feeling terrorized?

Ken-
And how are the teachers going to handle the kids that decide to get up and just leave the class and school as the kids are doing now? Will Mrs. X be okay with Billy and Susie getting up after 10 minutes and saying "see ya!"

Jean, I disagree with your regarding the news coverage being 99% agaisnt the teachers. If you watch even the local news channels they make it appear that the teachers have unwaivering support of the Community. I am not a rally person myself but will show up for this cause. I, too, have called the Board and emailed. I think the bigger issue is showing the teachers that they made a mistake in assuming the parents would be supportive regardless of their proposals. These types of strikes are won or lost in the media, whether we like it or not. I am also not encouraging bad behavior. Just think about it. I hope you change your mind and I see you there.

Jean-
From what I've heard, the police are "with them in spirit" at the schools, but doing what they have to do.
So, does that mean that away from the schools, in front of peoples homes, especially the BOE's, that they are allowing actions that might otherwise not be allowed?

Concerned Citizens and Parents! Lets start our own negotiation with the teachers. How about, complete amnesty to any teacher who crosses the picket line Friday morning and reports to his/her classroom. They accept the terms of the BOE's offer and we back to the business of education in Strongsville. Otherwise, move forward with hiring new teachers to finish this year along with a contract for 2013-14

Notice that whenever there is a story on the teacher's union doing things like this, none of their supporters show up here to comment? They swarm all over comments regarding pay, levies, fair wage, etc., but don't want to touch this with a 10' pole. I know if I screw something up or do something that is wrong and know it, the last thing I want to do is try to defend it or engage in conversation about it. So I think it's pretty obvious they well know this is a terrible tactic being continually used now and there really isn't anyway to defend the action. They would rather spend their time beating the drum of "we deserve more" to anyone willing to listen, which after behavior like this, shouldn't be very many folks outside their own union.

I live in Strongsville and totally support the teachers. They have a right to peacefully protest. The board could avoid all of this if THEY would quit bullying the teachers and GET BACK TO THE BARGAINING TABLE.

FWIW I heard, (so, yes, this is hearsay) from a high school insider that several students have approached the principal and asked if 2 specific teachers could be hired into permanent positions. Speaks well of the students for recognizing it, and the teachers for being professional. (IMHO)

Rich, you don't know what you speak of. The deal the Medina teacher took is very similar to the concessions Strongsville teachers made two contracts ago. Stromgsville teachers would live to have that contract.

Frank, I'm here to support the teachers. Sorry, got a job, can't be here every minute of every day.

If you need so egging answered all answer it.

What is the bottom line folks? As much as you may wish to you can't replace these teachers. A deal will have to be reached at done point. The first step in reaching that deal is for the board to return to negotiations.

Mojo, you cannot by law hire new teachers. Also, until the RIF issue is settled teachers will not return. RIF rule changes don't cost anything by the way.

Lyn, again you don't know of what you speak. Not all of the issues are related to money. The RIF/seniority rule changes the board wants are a big reason for the strike. Doing those the teachers way or finding a compromise will not cost the board any more $.

Lyn, the police better not get involved against the teachers. There union has sucked tid community dry with its big raises for six years. The police ought to stand with the teachers until the teachers get the same big raises.

Lyn, that is what I cannot wrap my brain around. Of all the places, what union in their right mind, with even half a brain, would pick Sville as the test market. Setting aside our teachers being in the high bracket for earnings/benefits, there is a reason McCain, Palin, Romney and Paul always came HERE, to Strongsville, when coming to Cleveland. Sure this community has always supported the teachers and schools historically, but when the economy is down and the nation is so divided politically, who in their right mind would think this Republican hotbed would be the place to flex your union muscle in an effort to challenge SB 5, when on top of that this particular union already has such a good deal that it really doesn't have anything to cry about (and thus the other unions are staying away from it even). I can't see any higher up looking at this and thinking it would be a good idea on any level. I don't see one single thing that comes down in their favor when I analyze it, for a reason to strike now, in Strongsville, under these contract terms, in this economy, with SB 5 threats lingering in the background.

Gol77, don't gloat about the Medina package our teacher made those concessions two contracts ago.

Hey teachers, it is almost lunch time. You better go belly up for some free pizza cause we all know you do not want to pay for anything with your own money.

Lyn, no, you don't understand. They are behind. They have all that up two contracts ago, and then more the last contract and are being ask for more this time.

These morons will end the strike and go back to work on Friday of next week so they get paid for their spring break. Anyone agree or disagree?

The Stringsville teachers have made concessions for 7 years. They clearly understand concessions are necessary. Why does Strongsville only cry poor on the teachers? Police and Fire Unions got avg 2% raises every year for 6 years, no one asked them to make concessions. Strongsville put up a quarter million dollar like of bricks by the highway. Etc, etc.

But boss I just got my masters, you know what he would say to me? Good for you maybe we will get a cake for you this week.

A few things I have learned in my 20 years of work experience is you are replaceable, the job will still get done, and nobody gives a crap when you leave.

I certainly would not compare a teacher to fireman/policeman. Those 2 jobs have dangers that a teacher will never even begin to deal with. Go ride along w/cleveland police or fireman and see what they deal with every day (even Cleveland teachers). These strongsville teachers have no idea what a great deal they have!!

They have tried to replace the teachers. And the job is most definitely not getting done. Ask the honor students who now have zero homework. Everyone, back to the table. End this complete and utter nonsense.

Lyn, just cause you say it doesn't make it so. In my case the contracts don't lie.

Take Medina. They get no raise, they get step and column. So they will get more money next year.

Teaching isn't dangerous? Cough, Sandyhook...

Firemen work one day on two days off. Police and fire have very similar pay scales to teachers, plus they get overtime which teachers do not.

Everyone saying the city is broke and unions must make concessions who was not protesting and complaining about the police and fire union raises is a hypocrite.

Still waiting to hear one specific way the teachers have not been treated fairly.

Sad, you are a joke to even imply that teaching in our classrooms is as dangerous as being a cop or fireman. The more you post, the less credibility you have. How many violent crimes have been committed in Strongsville in our classrooms? The doors are locked during the day and we all know they are not in the classrooms after the last bus pulls away so that there is no risk then. You are getting desperate and it is showing.

It's just as much about a city wasting money left and right and them crying poor and blaming teachers after the teachers made concessions for 7 years. If you don't have money for a school system you shouldn't have a fancy sign. If the issue is unions need to compromise, why no respect for years of compromise by the teachers? Why no demand of compromise from the other city unions.

Maybe as a community we bed to just say a) we hate teachers. b) we really are not capable or qualified to Tim a school system.

Let's just forget it and have the state take over.

Lyn, what you call it doesn't matted, it's what the contract calls it. Medina kept their step increases. SEA gave those up last contract with a promise from the board to have them returned this contract. The board ish trying to break that promise.

For those that think they should meet -here's the negotiation-
Tracy - I want.....
John K - Sorry, can't do it
Tracy - I demand....
John K - Sorry, not able to do it
Tracy - You better give me what I want or else...
John K- Sorry, doesn't change things - still the same offer, I've given you my best offer
Tracy- Where's the cameras....Someone tripped me when I fell off the curb

OEA need to replace Sadone and Candid camera with someone who can answer logically.

Especially these questions everyone asks that go unanswered-
-How is this strike for the kids?
-How is the proposal unfair to the teachers?
-What are the poor working conditions?

LOL
Or

Tracy: John can we me...
John K.: uhh I'd love to but Pepple and Frazee told me to sit down and shut up.
Tracy: But John..
John: Sorry Tracy I'd want to but they are big bullies, and they made me cry.

Sad you were 55% teacher 45% Board and 100% strongsville yesterday. Today you are here to support the teachers.

If you are so supportive of the teachers then put on your walking shoes, grab your sidewalk chalk and a few donuts and start walking in circles with them.

jw93
I've learned that these fools won't respond to any facts or figures. They would rather rant and rave like a child throwing a tantrum until they think they'll get what they want. The reason? Because they got it in the past!

I promised my kids hostess cupcakes and hohos and twinkies last year. Now they won't talk to me and they keep walking around the garage in circles with whistles and special shirts because they claim I broke my promise. Please help me Sad. I don't know what to do???? There is no amount of money I can offer them to reconcile. They won't accept Little Debbies. waaaahhhhhhh

Teachers, I have a friend who specializes in foreclosures if ya need help. I would recommend selling the BMW or Mercedes first though.

and then there is jabass.... another proud member of idiots anonymous.

Good news. Twinkles and hohos will now be produced again. The recipes were purchased by another company.

Excellent with Distinction. Believe me proud Strongsville residents, the teachers had something to do with that ranking. The highest ranking category in the state of Ohio.

If I were a neighbor and had protesters on my street, the first thing I would do is haul out my sprinkler and set it up to run FULL BLAST. And by the way teachers, we don't need your propaganda flyers delivered on our doorsteps to blow around the neighborhood. Save your colored paper for the classrooom since you complain about using your hard earned dollars to buy supplies.

Sorry all- I gotta run for now....

Yep, the parents and students are perfect. Can I have some of what you're smoking.

Strong, r u saying the district had nothing to do with it?

Candid - these " tit for tat" premises are just ridicilous ... Just because they got that doesnt mean you should get this ...again I have to draw the parallels to how things work in the private sector and not in some fantasyland . If i went and raised that argumemt to my boss I may as well box my things up.

Based on your simple logic One Who Knows nothing---If a student goes to a school district that is "effective" instead of "excellent" does that mean the teachers are bad?

What I find shocking is that the parents of strongsville know that absolutely zero education is occurring in the schools. The super and board know that no education is occurring. Yet both groups are ok with it. They would rather damage the children because of their hatred for the teachers. I am so glad I don't live in this backwards @$$ city.

Can't comment on their strategy. My point is that the students are getting screwed and the board, and parents are o.k. with it. Why don't they make the teachers pay based on district ranking? Oh wait, they moved from Excellent to Excellent with distinction and would deserve a raise. Never mind.

StrongDad AKA Mr. Potter!!!! Thanks for the cinnamon rolls!!!

Spinner, you r getting the highest ranking by the state of Ohio. With merit pay it would actually cost the district more not less. You are getting exactly what you are paying for...Excellence.

Who is Mr. Potter so I can enjoy the joke too?

Their is a nation wide push for elimination of the wage scale for teachers. The thought is that if we pay teachers based on "student growth" or "district growth" or "building growth" then the teachers will work harder and students will achieve more. If one believes in that (and I don't) the district would actually have to pay the teachers more because the ranking increased from Excellent to Excellent with distinction. Basically the automatic steps would be gone and the pay would be based on the teachers merit.

Way to go mr name caller. Pay the least and get the least. Who cares if your kids learn or not. I don't. My city pays our teachers well and the students achieve. I guess that's why I chose my city.

I guess I just don't understand the hatred towards teachers.

This incident will help Ohio become a right to work state. Good job teachers. You are biting the hand that feeds you. Public unions will be a thing of the past.

The lawmakers will try to make Ohio a right to work state regardless. It will be overturned. It's not like strongsville voted no on SB5.

I also heard that the kids at high school are asking for some of the subs to be hired . I hope two of those replacements will replace the two teacher (criminals) that are striking.

I just heard the teachers are going to start their own union company making guns, the only problem is they don't work and you can't fire them.

One who knows ... Don't understand hatred toward teachers ??? Two things ... One I don't think there is hatred to the teachers in general. Most clear minded people would acknowledge there is good and bad apples in every profession. The problem is a few a bad apples and their display have ruined it for the whole bunch. This was further compounded by the fact that no one from the SEA camp has yet to step forward and denounce NOT ONE incident . I think that stews with a lot of people. And two ... I tjonk

Cont'd ... And two ... I think most people are today are a lot more dialed in to the unrealistic demands of this group. All quite sad but true .

I heard the city withheld the teachers last one week of pay. Too funny!

Hey teachers don't wear hoodies it makes you look even more like the thugs you are, try some orange vests so you don't get hit by a car. Your gonna need them a few more weeks.

Thanks for th sensible and reasonable response. However, if one looks back at this thread it seems that there is much hatred. I am not excusing the behavior of some of the teachers. However it is not 383 teachers acting inappropriately. It is a few and they should be dealt with. It's not like they offer a course on strike etiquette. As far as the demands, not sure what is unrealistic. What is unrealistic is that Governor Kasich is sitting on almost 500 million in Rainy day funds ( mostly money he got by cutting school districts budgets) and not assisting th districts. Furthermore, the Ohio lottery had record profits and the money that should have gone to schools (remember that lie?) was put into the rainy day fund.

The hatred is only toward the "leadership" for bullying the other teachers; toward the "leadership" for blocking the driveway of the schools; toward the "leadership" for protesting on personal property (why stomp on the sidewalk in front of houses?); toward the "leadership" for presenting a terrible counter proposal that would cost millions of dollars to each of us taxpayers. Gotta run for now---going out to dinner with a teacher :-)

I wholeheartedly disagree with the premise that there is hatred towards teachers. I doubt one adult could not back and thank a teacher for a positive influence his/her life. I know several. But there are jerks in every workplace and in every profession. Sadly, the spotlight shines most brightly on the jerks and leaves others in the shadows. But I do not believe for one second there is hatred towards teachers, in fact, just the opposite. mo

If I was a board member and teachers were in my front yard I would bring out the hose and lawn sprinkler and get a jump on my spring irrigation.

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(Insert your own joke here)

From what I have seen these last two weeks, there is very little education going on in my daughters 4th grade class and no education going on in my other daughters 8th grade class at center ms. Stop the B.S.ing there is no learning going on in strongsville.

Summary: 1) SB5 will pass next time with firefighters and police left off 2) a new levy will NOT pass in Strongsville for many years to come 3) many, if not all, of these striking Strongsville teachers will be gone within a couple years (if they are not all fired due to the state stepping in to end all this) BECAUSE THE COMMUNITY HAS REJECTED THEM ALL after this escapade...I have talked to NO ONE who remains supportive of these irresponsible "teachers" 4) we will soon have young, energetic, recently graduated teachers that are hungry and APPRECIATIVE of a good paying job in a nice community and our home values will rise once again. BYE BYE, SEA!!!

How long do they have to be on strike before they no longer have their health care paid for? I would love to see that happen.

No pay or benefits as of first day of strike.

A total lack of character ... shame on SELF-ish Public employees! Hypocrasy at it's best. 1. Bullying the publicly elected Board. 2. Defaming the publicly elected Board. 3. Intimidating Parents who are trying to drop their children off at school &/or take them home post school, by standing on the side-walk, completely across the drive-way! These authority figures sure preach a different story then their actions demonstrate, when they in their comfy classrooms, and on their high & mighty horses ... lol ... tisk, tisk! Note in the article above it states, "The memo said the vigils would help "PRESSURE" the board back to the negotiating table." Bullying, harassment, & certainly disrespect for not only the Board, who is trying to arrive at a modern and supportable compensation contract, BUT what about their neighbors, who's homes are likely filled with the same students that they instruct to act differently than they do ... hum?

Anyone seen the figures for the Administrative raises and bonuses since 2008?

>$400,000

What a massive cluster f@&$ this site is. Repetitive and mindless. Take a break from bashing each other for a couple of days...you might discover joy in your lives once again!!!!

Linda T. If you don't like it, don't read it.

Here is the home that Tracy Linscott (a 9th grade reading teacher lives in)... It is valued at over $400,000... She wants to give out the home phones and address of the School Board to organize a "candle light vigil" at their house.... I wonder how much she would like it if people did this at her house in front of her family... I am not trying to organize anything like that but i think that the information should be out there for both sides... Suuuuuuuure looks like a nice house for an "underpaid" teacher that’s for sure

http://www.trulia.com/homes/Ohio/Independence/sold/1519231-6303-Acres-Dr-Independence-OH-44131

I know none of you really care what I have to say, all I am asking is for you to PLEASE give this a look. This school district was in a VERY similar situation as to what Strongsville is in right now. It may actually make you think a little bit...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcAAG66YR_M

Hey teachers ask your "Union Leaders" if they're still collecting a paycheck and getting health care benefits paid for while they are directing you to stay on strike. Play follow the leader a little longer. Give them enough time to lead you right down to the river and watch all of you go under. Wise up! Go back to work and do what you were hired to do and what you're paid very well to do.

And how much do those same OEA leaders make? You know, those heading the OEA that are pushing the teachers here to sacrifice themselves for the soon to be fought state bill?

The SEA has crossed so many lines, but this one seems past the point of no return. I would love an SEA rep or Mrs. Linscott herself explain the necessity of tombstones and coffins at these "peaceful" demonstrations.
I am also appalled that the OEA sent out emails requesting the presence of teachers from other communities at these private residences. How many ethical violations are these people willing to make in their "good faith" (ha) efforts?