I think I speak for most parents when I say ....after the display shown By the actual strongsville teachers .... any substitute brought in by the schools monday .... is a step in the right direction

Fire them all!

This Teacher in this video says "talent"....are these adults, educators showing there talent by their behavior. How are the subs "taking your jobs"? You refuse to do your job. How can you chant "Get an honest job" when it is YOUR job. It's a shame this video doesn't show the vulgar language the teachers were using or how they were physically getting in people's faces, blocking them and swearing at them. I saw it all first hand, and let me assure you no of this took TALENT!!! This will an interesting teacher conference when I'm sitting across from them and they are going to "teaching" my kids.

Absolutely. I was attacked verbally by them today. They are no longer welcome in MY city. Immature and selfish. What a way to set an example for our kids. Using them as pawns in their game.

Sorry, Tracy - negotiations were over -final and best offer given - final contract or none - nothing more to negotiate - no violation.
Go home and warm up.
Get rid for Monday - brrrrrrrr.
Oh, that's right - go convince those other 250 teachers who weren't there that they should vote with you tonight.

Thanks for filming. I noted some of the "brave" ones turned away from the camera so as to not be caught in the act. Own your actions.

Learning that anyone can be replaced can be a tough pill to swallow.

These folks don't get...

Kids are being used as pawns for $$$. A bad example has been set.

Yelling
"This is our house"
Not if they walk away

And it is on TRACY and her thugs if they strike, no one else.
Quit blaming the BOE for your stupid decision to not take that gift wrapped contract you were handed.

Funny how you lowlifes clean up your act when you know the cameras were on you this time.

I would love to hear any sympathizer with the SEA tell me how the statement below can be defended as "for the students:"

"SEA President Tracy Linscott said the members were there Sunday morning to show the replacement teachers they were not welcome and show the community that the subs cannot fill existing teachers' shoes."

So showing replacement teachers, that are literally just honest people looking for a job that has been opened, they are not welcome with foul language, intimidation, etc. is helping the situation HOW exactly? How is going after people who are applying for a job opening that YOU vacated and embarrassing yourself and the community in the process helping any single student of SCS?

Wow. If anyone other than the SEA teachers really buys into this "for the kids" garbage I truly feel sorry for you bc you honestly may have been partially lobotomized.

Tracy Linscott doesn't seem capable of leading a horse to water, let alone a group of teachers down a path that could change their careers, and life drastically, and not for the better.

When did police and firemen give back, both groups got big raises three years ago when the teachers got nothing. Both got big raises just weeks ago. No one objected to those raises, but the teachers are greedy for asking for a raise.

So subs applied for positions today to start tomorrow and they are suppose to have fingerprint and background checks done and ready to go by tomorrow morning? Come on. Get real.

Sorry, which ever side you are on, the display by the teachers is unacceptable. Just driving by, the words coming out of their mouths and these are the people teaching our children. Now I am worried, even if these unruley teachers come back. I understand that you have a right to strike and that the thought of losing your job is not great, well News Flash!!! This is a public entity, funded by public dollars, "We the People" voted for this BOE and they are given a job to carry out the duties of that office whether you agree or not. Strike if you may, but show some sense of dignity, your mouths and any force(banging on people's cars) will only lead to potentially unwanted circumstances, brought on by you, the teachers!!!!

It happens immedialty thru a computer system there really isnt a waiting period

These teachers are behaving horribly. Shame on them. I hope they realize that their behavior can only lead the pubic and the taxpayers to believe that the school board is the reasonable, responsible party.

I drove by at 3:15 and someone yelled at my car...something like "Hey, nice Maserati!"

The most interesting man in the world (no, not me) says... http://qkme.me/3t802t

I hope the board can stay strong and never bring this bunch of greedy arrogant scum back to our schools. Most of these striking teachers are making over 500.00 a day for the days worked in a year. I am absolutely in disbelief that they would even consider striking. Does anyone think they are bluffing to the end, and then not strike?

Tad brought up a valid point earlier as well....do these striking teachers realize when they are forced to accept the terms of the BOE (if they do so)...how much money they will have lost in both income and benefits from being on strike? Hope they are thinking about that as well. Also, remember, they have families too...and their family's lives will have to drastically change in most cases due to both loss of income and benefits. The pressure, in my opinion, is way more on the SEA teachers to accept the BOE's offer than it is for the BOE to re-negotiate new terms.

This is so embarassing; what a black eye for our city. These people should not be allowed back into the classrooms to teach our children. They're trying to scare us about the subs, but I'm more fearful of them coming back & teaching our children. Zero tolerance bullying policy in school- yet they behave like this when they don't get what they want. And the teachers who aren't on board with this- you're condoning their behavior by not standing up to them. Cross the line this week and show that this really is about the children.

Sure looks like a lot of "talent"...wouldn't want any of these people teaching my kids. Be grateful you have a job, insurance, and a pension-things that so many in this country do not have! GREED!

Im afraid I am most concerned with their conduct... Awful. I hope the subs fill the bill... The union is broken and we can start again. I am not alone... In fact, I have spoken to no one who feels differently. You really are blowing it, teachers. You have no dignity and it will cost you!

None of you understand the fact that some of the teachers at that school are absolutely phenomenal. I have had teachers who have helped me become the person I am today but all of you adults wouldn't understand that. You aren't sitting in the classroom, you aren't in that chair listening to the teacher. I am a senior at strongsville high and I can tell you that this strike is really saddening some of the seniors. My friends and I have to go to school tomorrow and see our teachers standing outside in the cold then sit through classes taught by subs who will not be able to pick up where THE REAL TEACHERS left off. My English teacher has a huge senior paper that is taking the whole quarter and you know what's its about? US. What WE want to do with our lives, what interests US. You show me a sub who will care about that project as much as he did. He cared about us, and you guys commenting on this saying how terrible they are, you don't see that. So come to SHS tomorrow, go to class with us, and tell me what you think.

First, I'm an IT consultant, not a teacher, so there is no me too regarding police and fire from me. Next, the contract you posted is not the most recent one, it is the previous one. What I see in the pay scale matches up with the teachers really well. It looks like starting pay is about the same and the top end is about the same. A little higher for teachers in some case, but fireman are not required by the state to have a masters degree, or to take expensive classes to keep their job. Don't tell me they don't have summers off, fireman work one day Nd have two off. I don't object to the six straight years or raises for them. I object to citizens who don't complain about those tax dollars, but want to ridicule and belittle teachers who are asking for much less. It's the vitriol and hatred I object to.

Most of us will live our entire time in Strongsville and never need a firman. Most of us will have a family member in the school system.

$500/day worked? Please show your work. Please tell me your are not going to be teaching math as a replacement tomorrow.

Jean Williams, your are a mean, cruel and nasty person. Someone should wash your mind out with soap. I'm saddened to think we live in the same community and breath the same air

Sarah there are maybe 3 "phenomenal" teachers at our school tops. After today's events it's safe to say majority of the kids do not support the teachers AT ALL. Unless they are brown nosing teacher pets

How sad that adults would treat others this way. Shame on them for using despicable words and hateful actions. You have no idea what education and experience those people who are applying for jobs have. They could be retired teachers, stay at home parents that used to be teachers, teachers that just moved to the area, or unemployed teachers. I have more education than some of those teachers and if I want to go and help those children continue to receive a good education, I will.

Tracy Linscott references meat & potatoes. It looks like Tracy has been eating quite a bit of meat & potatoes. I would welcome the board hiring replacement teachers and fire all of these thugs.

IT'S TIME TO CALL IN GOVERNOR KASICH! These teachers have crossed the line. REMEMBER WHEN THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS WERE ALL FIRED.

My daughter had Tracey Linscott for a class called "Skills For Success" two years ago at Albion Middle School and she told me that she was the most absent teacher that she had all year. She also said that the class should have ben called "Skills For Failure"; based on watching Ms. Linscott's message in this video, I am proud of knowing how smart my daughter has become!!!!

Angry student, you sound, well, angry, but not much like a student. Recognizing that one would never lie on the world wide web, it's good to know some diligent SHS student is out there polling his or her colleagues to get a firm grasp of what the majority of "the kids" think.

Bob S. why are you knocking the subs, why don;t you have an opinion about the teachers jumping on hoods of cars and yelling unnecessary profanty at other individuals.

I went up there to see it for myself! What a bunch of mean bullies, how can you teach our children it is wrong to do that and then act that way? It was so embarrassing to see them screaming and swearing at the substitutes like that! Shame on you teachers, I have lost so much respect for them. Loved that they called me a SCAB and I was just a mother of children in this school district wanting to see what was going on up there. All those teachers chasing the subs down, cursing at them should be FIRED!!!!! I don't want you around my kids!

If any of you are curious on what Tad Taderson looks like...this is the closest thing I could find...and he did tell me that many people have called him "Jack Abbott" before. http://insidetv.ew.com/2009/11/20/young-restless-peter-bergman-eric-braeden/

Food for thought:
1. Why do the teachers think they are irreplaceable?
2. Why do they think nobody in a 100 mile radius can do their job?
3. Who taught their job before they got their?
4. Students...you will get over it!!! You get a new teacher every year. 8th grade to 9th grade. 2nd grade to 3rd grade. You dont have the same teacher every year.
5. Lets imagine their faces when they are all fired and the BOE figures out that the students can be taught by someone else. LOL!!!
6. North Royalton thinks they have the best teachers. Brunswick thinks they have the best teachers. So who is it? Strongsville? Teachers are commodities. For every teacher that is in the classroom there are many others who could do their job but just werent lucky enough to get that job. Plus, how can you get that job when that teacher wont leave for like 30 years? There is no upper mobility in teaching. Which means these jobs hardly ever come up for interviews. I graduated from SHS in 1993....20 years ago!!!!!. Do you know how many of my teachers are still there? Alot. How can you get a job when there are zero openings!!!!!
Pathetic! Just utterly Pathetic!!

Yes the behavior of these teachers is absolutely unacceptable, and i dont agree with it at all, but you can't criticize their behavior if you students, parents, and teachers are saying just as nasty things on here either. I think we all need to grow up a little and realize what is actually going on around us ...

Bob,

Do you have an issue with African American's teaching the kids? I notice you are concerned with how these people look. A lot of minorities showed up today for work. With how much your harping on their appearance, I see where you are going. Keep your racism out of this.

Boohoo little AP student whose grades are overinflated & think your smug @ss knows better than the taxpaying adults that fund your joke of an AP program. It's programs & attitudes like yours that alienate so many other kids & TRY to make them feel "beneath" you. If you were truly that "advanced" you'd know to keep your mouth shut &not speak to issues you really have no clue(or life experience) about. Now,there's some education for you...and you're welcome!

Beverly
My mom is a teacher, so I would say I have a pretty good idea about the issue. And I don't understand why you have to degrade me for trying to challenge myself? I am trying to do something with my life. I don't need some adult who has nothing better to do with their life, other than sit at a computer and run HER mouth. And I don't need to hear about "the other kids". Those kids are the lazy ones who don't put in any effort in school and expect their mommys and daddys to make everything ok for them. These teachers have gone above and beyond for me and it's those students who become the ones complaining about the teachers. It's those kids who look for an excuse when they have nothing to show for

Wow, the above comments are so disheartening. As an adult, I went back to school to become a teacher, teaching in a neighboring district. I am there for the love of the profession, the kids. I had no idea that I would face such public scrutiny. Please remember when making your comments that all professions have bad employees. Strongsville schools has an excellent reputation for a very good reason.

Nice post from someone on Facebook about trying to help as a sub and how she was treated by a classless group of teachers. Unfortunately these teachers are embarrassing themselves and giving a bad name to many fantastic teachers in this system. Have some class you clowns - if you want to strike....go ahead...do it with some "class"...no pun intended

"Just had the most horrible experience registering to be a sub at Strongsville. I can't put into words how these EDUCATORS behaved in front of the police station. Blocking the entrance, screaming in my face, calling me a bitch, pounding on the doors of the building, going on and on...every other word was mother f*cker, dumb piece of shit-I swear I was walking thru death row. Really it made me sob-I'm embarrassed that these are the people that are teaching my children. We had to have police escorts to leave the building, is this beyond crazy. Honestly, I am afraid to send my kids to school tomorrow. I really can't believe it's ever ok to act like that. I walked out behind children and they were grabbing at them and call their mother a dumb ass. I hope they have footage of this for the news, because I will damned if my kids are in the presences of these ANIMALS."

Maybe everyone should go up to the Holiday Inn right now and interrupt their meeting. They are there voting right now. You can catch it live on streaming video by Channel 5.

I just tried to stream, but it didn't work. On a separate note, a cockfighting ring busted in Cleveland. Haven't seen a good cock fight since my last trip to Cuba. My money is on little Jerry.

Tad-
Try the smaller photo above.

For this video.

Just curious, they were supposed to take the strike vote at 5. Any news?

Did I read the contract for the police right?
The most the could make in 2012 was $67,000?
That's for 12 months
And the the most for the teachers was $81,000 - for 8.5 months.

My only comment is, one is overpaid compared to the other, as I think the police should be paid more than the teacher.

Sad Cit-
Have you seen the 2 postings by other people?
One from Linda and the other from Holly, a Berea teacher-
You do NOT need a masters degree any more - since 2010.
They just have to get only 6 credit hours every 5 years to maintain their license.

Police get overtime, teachers do not.

The trash that comes out of students mouths. As far as the girl that is in AP CLASSES how dare you say all other students are lazy. In this economy you need to suck it up and give up somethings like everone else. DON't like it then I hope the BOE FIRES ALL OF YOU THAT DON'T CARE ABOUT OUR KIDS. YOUR BEHAVIOR IS DOWN RIGHT SAD. I WATCHED THE BOARD MEETING AND THE TEACHERS GET THERE STUDENTS TO MOUTH OFF.

Woow..
The hatred and ignorance is truly scary.. From both sides.

To be clear, I value the police and fire departments. I just don't understand a community that doesn't extend that same value to teachers. It seems like if the fire dept can avoid the will of the people and build a palace of an HQ, Then get raise after raise with no one complaining, then what the teachers have asked for should be willingly given. I find the polie raise good, teacher raise bad position hypocritical.

T Jeferson how about being a stand up person and tell us what you do and what your salary is do we can judge you.

STRONGSVILLE TEACHERS NOW ON STRIKE

http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/oh_cuyahoga/strongsville-teachers-turn-down-deal-vote-to-strike

I guess educated quality teachers aren't what you want. You people are moronic.

Our community will regret not solving this for a long time. We have started a civil war at the core of our community.

sville senior, what makes you think the subs are better than the real teachers.. No matter your position on the strike, your idea seems absurd.

It is my experiencd that negative on the Internet is not representative of reality. Negative finds its voice on the web. Positive usually does not have a need to vent.

Clearly, this is anecdotal, but among the citizens I have spoken to this the positions are either uninformed about the strike or pro-teacher by at least a 80-20 margin. Again, I'm aware the number if people I talked to are not statistically significant. Also interestingly, most people I've spoken with dint know about and have never heard of The Patch.

I think most parents want their student's normal teacher in the classroom tomorrow. It is absurd to think that the replacements will provide the same level of education. Just as it is absurd to suggest all the replacements are really axe murders.

That says, if you all would prefer I leave so that you can have your hatefest in a vacuum, that's fine.

What they did this afternoon was indeed not right, however it doesn't mean they are bad TEACHERS.

I didn't say they won't be able, I said the idea of them being better is absurd. The current teachers have made the strongsville school system an EXCELLENT rated system, those are the facts.

I don't agree with the strike, but your statement is short sighted and maybe a bit biased.

This behavior is unacceptable and I am appalled after what I just witnessed. Bullying is a big no-no in our schools but yet our "elite" teachers are doing just that. I'm disgusted with this entire ordeal. I just moved to Strongsville last year and was looking forward to enrolling my child in the school system. I am seriously considering home schooling now.

I was one of the substitutes for the Strongsville schools until I moved out of the state for a super career change. I have two Masters in Education and numerous years of experience. Judge not others unless you have walked in their shoes...As you scream at others, is that they way you want to teach your students to treat you in the classroom???

The merit-based evaluation system is not a cure-all. From everything I've read about it, the teachers have all the stakes in it and the students have none. When students have a stake in it too then I would think it would be a reliable way to evaluate the performance of the teachers/students. Think about private schools and the performance of students - the students have a stake in education because parents are paying for it. If students don't do well and don't pass, then it's the parents paying for summer school or a repeat of another year. If students don't pass the high stakes tests, should parents pay for tutoring or a repeat of a year? Anyways, the U.S. is getting further and further behind other countries because more and more funding is taken away from education, teachers are constantly bashed, schools are managed solely by test scores, and the curriculum is being narrowed instead of broadened. The U.S. pays more for the incarcerated than for students in school and 80% of those in prisons are not high school grads. My interest is in researching what other countries are doing "right" with education. First of all, they are highly investing in education, they take care of their children (ck the poverty rate of kids in the U.S.), money is divided equitably, they invest in teachers (they are highly trained and highly paid), and they focus on 21st century skills such as research, experimentation, inquiry, literary interpretation, & math models not high -stakes tests

What it comes down to, is nobody wins; BOE, Teachers and especially the kids. In my opinion, you can throw everything out the window and it comes down to one thing; how much funds are available from the taxpayers left(and this includes forcasted future shortfalls)?? If is not there, it is not there. It is just like a business, you have to adjust to the changing economic environoment. With any business, three things happen, cut benefits, freeze wages or layoff employees. If that doesn't work, the business closes, in this case, the state comes in and takes over the school system. Good Luck, finding a job in this economy is tough.
Oh yes, I drove by this afternoon and was appalled by comments that were being said. Fine, if you want to strike, at least show some dignity, because all you are accomplishing is receiving even less respect from the parents and taxpayers, which at this point I don't think you teachers care. Remember, respect goes both ways, if you can't show it, don't expect to receive it back in the future!!!!

As a new parent and as an alumnus of the Strongsville City Schools system (k-12), I hope my daughter's teachers express as much passion for their work. If you beleive public schools are just a day care, a voluntary penitentiary designed to coral your children while you're at work, then yes, any substitute would suffice. If, however, you beleive in the necessity of strong public education for the development of human capital (the bedrock of our economy and society), then such short sighted opinions will be the ruin of us all.
We get what we pay for, and we should get paid for what we give. When your children enter the workforce, will you advise them to take the lowest wage, in the poorest working conditions, and make no attempts to improve their situation? Or do you beleive they should be fairly and justly compensated for their time, talent and effort? Do you beleive they should stand up for their rights?
The state of the economy is fundamentally based on expectations. It expands if we collectively expect a prosperous year and spend accordingly. Likewise, it contracts if we expect a poor year and save accordingly. What do you expect of Strongsville City Schools, its employees, and the quality of education your children will receive?
I have great expectations of my daughter and I expect great teachers to guide her development. I expect them to be duly compensated. I expect that my fellow citizens would desire as much for themselves and their own children.

IT'S A BUCKEYE LEAF FOR GOSH SAKES!!! Granted, the people that designed the logo appear to have played a sick joke with it as the leaves hardly look "fat" to me, but for crying out loud, you'd think people FROM Ohio would at least know this. Out of state cops? I can cut them a bit more slack. Would somebody PLEASE post this on the SEA Facebook site under their pic of that poor man?! Union better watch themselves and their claims.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/21715719/couple-pulled-over-when-buckeye-leaf-confused-for-marijuana-leaf

I do support the teachers, BUT I have to say-I am EXTREMELY disturbed about that text I see from my kids art teacher. If she was sending it to fellow teachers, whatever. Why does she even have students phone numbers to be texting them??? She should definitely be reprimanded for that.

If it continues, you could contact the police about pressing criminal charges for stalking or harrassment. These teachers need to realize, the union or any contract cannot protect them in that situation, and then they are looking at the possibility of a criminal record. In fairness to the teacher, you can always respond to the text telling her not to make further contact or else you feel you will have to go to the police for harrassment/stalking, as you do not want him/her to contact you or your child.

I can't believe my eyes! I'm embarrassed to live in Strongsville knowing my children are being taught by this group. They are role models for my children, what a joke! I've lost all respect.

Sad but they show their true colors. Teachers have been using my kids as leverage, now they've lost the respect of those they claim to care about. What is even worse, I see the face of a teacher nearing retirement who chose to show feature films like transformers, Forest Gump and Spiderman instead of teaching business until a parent complained. All for the kids. Right, got it. Teachers have blamed parents forever for not being involved enough. Guess what, I think it's time for parents to get really involved and demand that the minority of those who frankly need to find alternate careers do just that. Then, I will support the quality majority. SEA is the last union to outright accept medicre performers and slackers. Becoming a teacher at 22 does not earn you the right to be a teacher for life.

2011 LINSCOTT TRACY LYNN Teacher Strongsville City Albion Middle School $80,869.00 184

This lady is a clown. If I was the lunch ladies I would picket outside her house and jump on her car hood.

I'm sitting in my first period class right now with forty plus kids. There isn't enough chairs. There has been no teacher or sub in my room for over a half an hour. A principal has been in and out maybe twice. But the subs are qualified and can teach us right ? Even though I have yet to even see a sub in my class.

I commented earlier and I was told that I wouldn't go to college and that I should try working someone else's job? I go to strongsville plus I'm in a medical academy for nursing plus I'm already testing for college. I have a five day a week job. And for the adults on here talking like little kids , why aren't you in class with me ? You spun like you belong in high school. Oh and still no teacher in here just a little FYI

Please someone take photos and videotape any disrespectful actions of union members, be sure to ask for names and post. Let's hold them accountable for their actions and comments. These are the folks who are supposed to be role models for our kids and parents should know who exactly is cursing, jumping on cars, etc.

Sarah, it's first period on the first day. Nobody expected a teacher to be in your room teaching you right away. There will be some hiccups of course, as with any change. This is a life lesson in adapting and overcoming, perseverence. Trust me, you will be fine. My teachers went on strike when I was a child and it had zero effexr on me. Of course, props to them, becausw they acted far more professionally throughout. Turn lemons into lemonade, honey, and make the most of the time. What you make of your experience is up to you and only you, not anyone else. You can chopse to gripe and complaon or you can rally your peers and choose to adapt and overcome and make the most of it in a positive way. You choose your path!

Bring back Ronald Regan and break the Union.
Fire them all and rehire new treachers and a comparable (working man) rate with benefits.
Strongsville will be better off.
Unions are th problem.

I am so glad I was able to send my children to private schools. The thought of them being mentored by these thugs is repugnant.

How embarrassing! Our children would be in trouble if they acted like that in school. Are these the same people we trust to teach our children? What a shame!

What kind of example are you showing are kids by acting like bullies ?
I say fire any bully (teacher) harassing any sub !!

What I see happening here only fortifies the reason unions are failing. The teachers are not concerned about teaching our children but only concerned about what they can squeeze from us taxpayers. Students and their parents will not forget. You need to rethink what you are doing.

Although I have no knowledge about the Art teacher or whether she sent a text, it is a fireable offense for many reasons for any teacher to do so in my opinion. As you point out, it was an inappropriate environment for ELEMENTARY school children. I recently saw Zero Dark Thirty. It was Rated R for Adult Language. Rated R means not admitted under 17 WITHOUT A PARENT. The language involved was the "F" word. At least some of those teachers were reportedly using the "F" word at that mob scene, shouting it at the sub applicants.

Also, in any other context surely it would be immediate disciplinary action if a teacher is texting a student without parental approval or knowledge, especially an elementary student. In the day and age of sex offenders, I would assume the school district would have zero tolerance for any such behavior, even if simply from a potential liability standpoint. Let us not forget babygate.

Sneakily texting a student without parental involvement is a violation of the teacher-student relationship in my opinon. Any communication outside of school needs to go through the parent.

Hey Cory, I accidently deleted my reply to you so in case it did not go through, my two young kids are in the beginning stages of their school years. As I dropped one off, I made sure to voice my opinion to please be respectful. I was told to not believe everything you hear, and the cursing at subs, jumping on cars are lies. Really now?

Are teachers exempt from the anti-bullying policy?
Or is their harassment, intimidation, and bullying acceptable because they are teachers, but the students should not follow the example that the teachers have set.

This is from the Districts website -
Regarding :
POLICY 5517.01
BULLYING AND OTHER FORMS OF AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR

"At least semi-annually, the Superintendent shall provide to the President of the Board a written summary of all reported incidents and post the summary on the District web site (if one exists).
The list shall be limited to the number of verified acts of harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying,whether in the classroom, on school property, to and from school, or at
school-sponsored events. Allegations of criminal misconduct and suspected child abuse will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency and/or to Child Protective Services in accordance with statute. District personnel shall cooperate with investigations by such agencies."

Looks like the teachers should know this type of activity is not tolerated.

I agree Lyn! This is absolutely ridiculous. This bullying of subs should not be tolerated. How can these Strongsville teachers go back to the classroom and be effective after all this? Their students have seen and heard how they've behaved...like irrational imbeciles. Do as I say, not as I do? They have lost so much respect, from students and parents alike. And no, teachers, they are not your jobs anymore. You CHOSE to walk out on your job. You want it back? You care about the kids? Then get your ass back to class and be thankful you have a good job! ANY job for that matter! Hey, I work for the government. Ever hear of a furlough? I am on the verge of being FORCED to take one day off per pay period, maybe two, with NO pay, through September! FORCED! And you know what? I have yet to complain. EVERYONE is being asked to tighten their belts. Why should the Strongsville teachers be any different? So while I'm being forced to readjust my budget to make ends meet, I'm supposed to happily hand over more taxes so that you get bonuses for perfect attendance? WHAT? Uh, being at work is your job!~ Why should you get a bonus for that? (Oh, gosh, don't get me started.) And guess what teachers? Your legs are not chained to any chair. You are welcome to quit and go find a job in another school district that will treat you better. No one is forcing you to stay in a job with such horrible pay and benefits. Go. Please.

Have any of you been to the SEA Facebook page? Talk about RACISTS? It's unreal. I felt terrible for these people that they are putting under a microscope for simply coming to a job interview and not being "white." I love that they are supposed to be teaching children to be tolerant of others and never judge a book by its cover....but you go to the SEA FB page, and 90+% of the pictures of the "scabs" they are attempting to ridicule are minorities. How do they know these people's education levels and competency by simply looking at their skin color? I thought they were the role models that were teaching children to treat everyone as equals? And most of these folks are just normal, average looking individuals.

Look, I saw the videos of the striking teachers. I don't remember anyone resembling brad pitt, even if he were stricken with a flesh eating bacteria. Now that I see how nasty these teachers really are, posting average folks pictures on their page in attempt to get others to ridicule them based on their race and appearance, I feel just fine about calling out the SEA's morbidly obese teacher population for what it is...a collection of out of shape swine that looked like they escaped from the barnyard and broke into the salvation army.

I guess we should thank them for taking the photos, now admin doesn't have to do it when they send pics of the kids NEW TEACHERS home to their parents.

It good to see a changing of the guard for Strongsville School Community..........The School system belongs to the community not to the teachers they have the privlidge to work in the system it is not the other way around......(.Quote This Is Our House Scabs) That House Belongs To Strongsville.....Keep Moving Forward Watch how it will change things.........

A quick poll...
How many of you that voted against SB 5 wish you didn't?

All the rights the unions won...a long time ago are in place..........now its all about pure GREED! All Americans that work pay towards their health care, teachers feel they shouldn't have to! You feel fine having the taxpayers pay for your health care and bloated wages for part time work! When it comes to MONEY it reduces supposedly intelligent people to nothing but pure GREED. GREEDY little pigs. Oh, but its for the children! You GREEDY little pigs need to pay 1/2 of your health care and stop getting paid just for showing up. You need to be evaluated for your teaching skills and let go if you can't cut it. After all its for THE CHILDREN! GREEDY LITTLE PIGS...OINK OINK