Unbelievable! Now i understand that OEA has taken charge and told the SEA to take a back seat! The SEA is to sit back and the OEA (an organization that is NOT part of our community) is pressuring the teachers into more drastic actions on the picket lines.

Bring it on OEA......The community is going to drive you back.

Stop the bullying tactics. This does not bode well for you SEA. The behaviors being exhibited are a true teaching moment, for a nation to see, how not to conduct oneself. When emotions calm down, you will look back and regret the reactionary behavior. SEA, at this point, your credibility has evaporated and it will take years to repair. Cease with the screaming, bullying and entitled behavior. Calm down, focus on your goals and work on what you would like to accomplish. This method may actually help your cause and not hinder your efforts. You may rally more support although I will not be one of those supporters as we have decided to remove our students from this school district. Upon your return to work, from the current actions shown, I do not believe treatment of students from striking teachers will be fair. If parents aren't supportive of your cause, I wonder what the "get back" will be and it pains me to think that way. I certainly do not mean this of all the strikers but I can see it in several. Very sad.

This makes me mad. I don't have a problem with the teachers right to strike. But, I do have a problem with the union bullying its members into striking if they don't want to. Just like it is their right to strike, it is also equally thier right to not strike.

There is only one solution to this problem. Do not bring those teachers back, bring back the one's that voted no for a strike and hire some of the subs. This will not be good for our children when these people return to our classrooms. We need a new slate. Please email Mr K. on this urgent issue.There aggressiveness will roll over to the classrooms.

Disgusting

I'm glad the scab got called out. Boo hoo, hurt his widdow feewings. I'm sure he's NOT afraid for his safety. Scumbag.

U should be afraid, john.. Tellya what... Come bully me... Come on..

Im ready... Ill hang the poster with ur teeth.. Coward

Union thugs don't belong in the classroom. Replace them all!

Here is what the Board should say: You have our Best and Final. We'll be happy to deliver it by hand again, but it's not changing...until Monday, March 18th, at which point, our offer is being modified downward on several issues (higher health care cost, and greater reduction in pay). We will deliver that offer by hand, and that will be our new Best and Final. We will continue doing that every Monday, and subsequently increase the amount being paid to the Subs and our offer to new subs by the amount we pull from your offer. If you wait until June, you can have your job back for minimum wage. You want to play hardball...fine...we're prepared to move on without you.

This is disgusting. There can be no so called "educator" that can expect to ever again be respected by any parent, let alone any member of this community, if you are taking part in actions such as this or you continue to stand idly by while your fellow SEA members act in this manner. Mr. Taderson has a valid argument and I believe it should be raised with the board and union, as the SEA seems to be arguing that the numbers derived by the board are incorrect. So, why not set the record straight? I don't see how this could possibly be disagreed upon by either side, that is, unless the SEA is bluffing.

Disgusting bullies.. Move on.. We will

Many of us are upset (rightfully so) with the behavior of some of the teachers through this strike process. What's very troubling is that this picture depicts the very first Article in the SEA's proposed contract. It's customary to add a blip like this so that there are no repercussions for bad behavior during negotiations. Please let the Board and Administration know that this is unacceptable to you. Don't call- send emails.

Also, teachers CAN be held accountable for their actions.
According to the ODE (Ohio Department of Education):
3319.31 Refusal to issue, suspension, revocation or limitations of license.
(A) As used in this section and sections 3123.41 to 3123.50 and 3319.311 of the Revised Code, “license” means a certificate, license, or permit described in this chapter or in division (B) of section 3301.071 or in section 3301.074 of the Revised Code.
... (B) For any of the following reasons, the state board of education, in accordance with Chapter 119. and section 3319.311 of the Revised Code, may refuse to issue a license to an applicant; may limit a license it issues to an applicant; may suspend, revoke, or limit a license that has been issued to any person; or may revoke a license that has been issued to any person and has expired:
(1) Engaging in an immoral act, incompetence, negligence, or conduct that is unbecoming to the applicant’s or person’s position;

Please do not hesitate to contact the ODE with your concerns. Was your child lied to by a teacher? Was your child bullied by a teacher? Did a teacher scream in your face as you tried to apply for a job? Did your child’s teacher take school owned materials from the class room such as text books or lesson plans? The list goes on. Please, I implore you, contact the ODE and let them know, here’s the link:
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?Page=2&TopicID=1394&TopicRelationID=520

STOP BASHING EACH OTHER!!!! The teachers that crossed the picket line are BRAVE!! They are "doing it for the kids"? isnt that why we are all here?

Facts are facts. Over $60k average salary for 9 months of work? Benefits that are better than the average worker. 15 sick days? A term life insurance policy for $100k paid for by us tax payers? READ the actual contracts. In the 80's Reagan fired the airc traffic controllers, replaced all of them. No planes went down. If someone does not like their working conditions, guess what.....they get another job. Fire them all

I wonder if the 2 coaches that got arrested will get to keep their jobs

You are correct StrongDad my bad. This is the first I have hoped for blizzard like conditions during the week. Let them stand out there in sub-zero temps. Lol

Pathetic. Horrible examples for the kids. Fire them all ... You will find plenty of qualified teachers in the community very willing to work under the former pay schedule!

Union Agenda:::::
This will only get worse everyday that the teachers are on the picket line.........
You will see every union in the state come up to support these thugs..........
Unions are a group that help each other out in what ever way they can ......
They are part of the picket lines with the teachers and will start tougher tactics.........
WATCH

It's not the teachers that are the greedy ones - It's the union! The teachers are just the "pawns" of the union. The union fills them full of lies and half-truths in order to keep them padding the pockets of the union leadership. Anyone know what Tracy Linscott gets paid for her union leadership? Do you think she's giving up her union pay check while on strike? I doubt it.
Firing all the strikers won't change anything. Whoever gets hired next will be tomorrow's union foot soldiers. The striking teachers probably have a semi-normal distribution of about 10-20% really good, 10-20% really bad, 60-80% average. That is the same distribution we'll eventually see in any replacement teachers - no changes. The union is the problem.

I've now heard that numerous teacher union personnel from other areas applied to be subs with the prior intent of "no-showing" and making the subs look bad and intentionally adding to/causing the disruption within the schools. I believe that this should be fairly easy to prove and can be added to the long list of unfair labor practices comitted by the teachers union. I'd love to be able to get paid by a union to come up with these devious tactics; if only I could exorcise my pesky values of integrity, honor, patriotism, etc. Stupid values don't allow me to do anything fun:-(

Break this STRIKE !! Take back this town. Hire young, new teachers who will work hard for less and want to be there. Let the strikers try and find another job with pay, vacations and benefits that they have now. Many of them over 45 might never work again.

I'm heartbroken to see so many young college grads come out of college with no opportunity. Break the Union and their thug, blackmail, group-think mentality of entitlement to their every whim. Let them change places with eager young people who are not spoiled rotten with an "all about me" mind set. Let these so called "professionals" face the real world where people are evaluated based upon their effectiveness and work ethic. Most don't have nor do they want some union dictating their every move....taking their money. Teachers want respect...well grow up and get out of the herd and be an adult. Their behavior is appalling.

This is yet the latest examle of how the utside union thug mentality that's been brought into this Strike will doom these teachers. Honestly - I feel bad for them, as they truly don't know they extent of the divsion that's being caused. The union tactics go against everything these teachers stand for. While they're out holding their signs, drinking coffee, waving to students, ect., ect., the Union thugs are sending out garbage like this. Wake Up teachers. Your ship, and reputation are sinking.....

Look Parents of Strongsville....and I mean Strongsville and no other community!!!....you have the power to help stop this. Stop by the picket lines at these schools and TALK to the teachers....they are the ones that can be persuaded to cross.....you'll get pressure from the OEA rep standing there but remain vigilant and calm...planting these seeds will foster and they will listen...I know these people and they are being bullied by the OEA...this left wing organization twisting these teachers arms.....The OEA has bullied, scared....used every tactic they can to fuel these teachers. I can honestly say that they don't want to be striking....it's all the SEA leadership and the OEA...

Why did they work for 8 months without a contract and strike now? Because the OEA KNEW the Seniors were getting ready to graduate and it would impact them....they KNEW the greatest impact on the KIDS would be now and not in August!... They say they love the kids....bulls&^t. If they did they wouldn't have waited until now. There is no excuse for this behavior from the people that are supposed to look after and educate our kids.

This is all on the shoulders of Tracy Linscott and the OEA....google their phone numbers, call them and start driving by her house! Let's start demonstrating in front of their homes! Call the OEA and send them e-mails...execweb@ohea.org and 614-228-4526...let's start pressuring these people and tell them to stay out of our community!!!

John....it's not all her fault...she's just ignorant and you can't fix that. Look, only 5 days into the strike and almost all of the media coverage has drop this from their front pages. It's now just a page 10 story of an affluent community with disgruntled teachers. I called that OEA this morning and expressed my views....they hung up on me! What and organization...no dialogue...no acceptance of any opposite views..

This is what Unions are all about....if you don't join, if you don't support, if you don't agree....then you are 100% against them....they have no middle ground.

Unions were good and NEEDED in their day! They were RIGHT when working conditions were poor and workers were underpaid. Times have changed now...You can't tell this community that this is about working conditions! This is about making as much as you can as fast as you can...

Look that levy that just passed! Barely...after a re-count...this community is getting a new middle schools and major renovations to the high school....working conditions? Really? Give me a break....oh, i forgot you want time in your day to plan! YOUR A TEACHER...this is a profession that you choose! Having to do your lesson plans at the dinner table or in the evening is all part of the profession that YOU CHOOSE! Don't make that choice and then come back to me and say PAY ME MORE!...Bulls*&t. Fair, is that fair??

Take a look at their proposal....they WANT a $2,000 BONUS per teacher!

Come on Community!!

Thank you Mike Hunt. I think I will place a call to the Union also. Do you happen to have their number?

Sorry, I just show the information with the numbers. Thanks

Hey all don't get me wrong here....I believe in being fair. Most of these teachers in the district are really good. And I believe in paying a fair wage for a fair contribution....I'm a business man and pay my employees at the top of the scale.

Like any organization their are always bad seeds....it's unfortunate that bad seeds have fueled the emotions of those teachers that really want to teach but are afraid of crossing that line. The intimidation is overwhelming for these people and that's why they need the supports of us parents....like I said, talk to them. Most WILL listen to us....keep your expectation in check and know they won't drop the sign right then and their but they will think about what you say. In the end it's their decision.

I just hope they make it before the board makes that ultimate and final decision of firing them all!

I agree somewhat Mike. But the teachers who are picketing have made their choice. They voted to have the SEA represent them. They chose to do that. Once you decide to join a union and follow whatever they tell you to do you give up your right to be treated as the individual we all respect and care for. They can not have it both ways. They voted to put themselves in this position. The only way i see this ending on a positive note is if the teachers who truly want to teach make a stand and cross the picket line and do what is right. I for one will rally around them. People have to stand up for their principles. Even at times, it is uncomfortable.

I got an email from another parent you can also send in a formal complaint to the state. Here is some of the information she sent me "Also I spoke to a lawyer and you can report a teacher for their actions here is the site http://education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=1394&ContentID=5428&Content=116161 click on Citizen reporting form. They will review it and take action based on the complaint. Please feel free to forward the forward to any other parents that have had a teacher that demonstrated malicious behavior.

StrongsvilleMother - I agreed....it was THEIR CHOICE to join the union....it was their choice to have this profession. BUT the vote to strike wasn't unanimous...AND I'm sure some of those that voted for the strike were on the fence. It's up to us as parents to talk to the teachers and convince them to go back to work.

I've lost so much respect for this group this week....

IF, they decided to go back to work....worked the rest of the year while trying to negotiate a mutually agreeable contract that respect would return. I would commit to stand with them on June 6th in front of the BOE and support them.

Between the pay, benefits and pensions these teachers are paid enough for 9 months of work. They should receive 2-3% raises a year and that is it. 80K to teach elementary school is rediculous pay.

That implies that you agree with what they are asking for. You and I are not going to agree on that. It seems to me that your biggest issue is that they chose to strike not that what they are asking for is unreasonable. Am i misunderstanding? If you agree that their demands are reasonable, could you tell me how they are being mistreated unfairly with the current BOE proposal? I really am not trying to be difficult. I really want to hear your opinion.

The problem is that the teachers are use to 7K step increases and raises every year that they received in the past ten years when the economy was good. Also, for years now the public has been in the dark about how much teachers make and their benefits. Until three years ago Sville teachers were paying around 30 a month for health care for the whole family.

I can't wait to see how this ends. The teachers are losing the battle and making themselves look like fools. I love checking in on these numbers too. www.seastrike2013.com. Is your union really worth giving up 2000.00 a week in pay and benefits? Too funny.

Mike, I would have agreed with you 100 % until recently, We also are business owners and we take every good care of all our employee's,and in return they take care of us, however these are grown adults who teach our children to stand up for what you feel is right even if that means you stand alone,not to be intimidated or bullied into others opinions, and yet some of them made their choice by intimidation and fear of standing alone, I have never judged anyone who stood up for what they feel is right,as long as they return the respect and not judge me for sending my child to school, every day has been a battle and challenge for me, the threats the name calling, hitting my car, and the last threat..the teacher said once the strike is over he will remember my face and make sure my child pays for my choices, anger is temporary Mike, what we do is say while we are angry is out there and can not be taken back ,and at this point they might never regain the respect even for those good teachers.

jw93
You do realize don't you dummy that OH was bailed out when the auto industry was bailed out. Until the unions stepped in Poland was Communist. The people that hate unions---Communists, Nazi's, Al Queida, Muslim Brotherhood. Assad of Syria and the trolls on here. Nice company folks.

39 of the 50 States outlaw collective barging for public employees! That's 11 states whom choose to continue to allow it....is that progressive or regressive?

Certainly Ohio is being progressive?....I don't think so.

The only thing a union is good at is collecting dues from its members. The union can only negotiate for as much as the employer is able to provide. If we knew exactly what these teachers are asking for we might be able to form a responsible opinion. Since we can only speculate and listen to the rumors that are running rampant we can only be ashamed of how these teachers are behaving. Perhaps they have a legitimate argument, but even if that is the case, they are stooping to ignorant tactics. They preach anti-bullying to their students, but by passing out these fliers, isn't that exactly what they are doing. And they are supposed to be the adults?

Speaking of the 2 coaches that were arrested. Did you know there is another coach in Strongsville that teaches Physical Ed/Health and coaches the girls basketball team that has two (2) DUI's? How can this be.........................

The REAL Lyn Shady

11:03 pm on Saturday, March 9, 2013

Yes Kim.... the teachers had zero to do with a SCHOOL rating of Excellent with distinction.... It was all the kids and their parents..