Last night, a great group of parents came together to discuss how best to handle the strike. The conclusion, and the slogan, is PT Parents: Willing to Wait. We all quickly came to the conclusion that best way to defuse the power of the Union is to allow them to take the days they feel they need without showing any further emotion or concern. Soon they will be required to return to school WITHOUT a contract and with only a few more days they may legally strike. We as community are willing to wait this out because contrary to popular belief we do not have a blank check book, because we refuse to be a victim of bully tactics and lies, because we believe in our board to represent our interests, because we believe many teachers do not really support this strike and will return to the classroom and conduct themselves in a professional manner, and most importantly because we are an awesome community. Stay calm, go about your business and know that this will soon be over and we can be proud we didn't cave to the ridiculous demands. We are willing to wait!#ptwillingtowait written by: Eric Tabor
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Reached 500 supporters
November 15, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
November 11, 2015
199 Comments
I couldn't agree more with Mr. Tabor's sentiments. I applaud and support the group of parents that recently met in support of our community. My father lost his job two years prior to retiring because he believed the union's lies.
I support families in PT as well as the excellent teachers in PTSD. I do not support the published demands of the PTFT. The people who directly pay for teacher salaries and benefits have lost salaries and benefits. You can't bleed a turnip.
I appreciate the teachers and everything they have done for my children, HOWEVER on this matter I feel I must support the board. Willing to wait if we must, but would like those involved to work things out now!
Our township needs to get this right. We need to attract and maintain competent teachers while managing fiscal responsibility. I want the strike to end, but not at the expense of our wonderful school district, so I am willing to wait.
Don't cave....we support the school board. Take a look at the interactions, compromises, and resolutions that actually occurred in those comparable South Hills school districts when their most recent contracts expired. You may be surprised.
I'm sick of this era of entitlement. I will gladly go in and teach myself for the same wage they are earning. -Probably with better results!
Please be fiscally responsible. Do NOT give into these unrealistic demands. Peters Township needs to keep a reasonable tax base in order to remain an outstanding community and to attract new residents. If the school taxes are not affordable, we will lose existing as well as potential homeowners.
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Last night, a great group of parents came together to discuss how best to handle the strike. The conclusion, and the slogan, is PT Parents: Willing to Wait. We all quickly came to the conclusion that best way to defuse the power of the Union is to allow them to take the days they feel they need without showing any further emotion or concern. Soon they will be required to return to school WITHOUT a contract and with only a few more days they may legally strike. We as community are willing to wait this out because contrary to popular belief we do not have a blank check book, because we refuse to be a victim of bully tactics and lies, because we believe in our board to represent our interests, because we believe many teachers do not really support this strike and will return to the classroom and conduct themselves in a professional manner, and most importantly because we are an awesome community. Stay calm, go about your business and know that this will soon be over and we can be proud we didn't cave to the ridiculous demands. We are willing to wait!#ptwillingtowait written by: Eric Tabor
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
November 15, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
November 11, 2015
199 Comments
I love our PT teachers, but I do believe they are overreaching based on our current economic conditions. The district can't pay what they can't afford. They only way to provide what is being asked is to raise our taxes which will lower our property values. #standwithboard
I couldn't agree more with Mr. Tabor's sentiments. I applaud and support the group of parents that recently met in support of our community. My father lost his job two years prior to retiring because he believed the union's lies.
I support families in PT as well as the excellent teachers in PTSD. I do not support the published demands of the PTFT. The people who directly pay for teacher salaries and benefits have lost salaries and benefits. You can't bleed a turnip.
I appreciate the teachers and everything they have done for my children, HOWEVER on this matter I feel I must support the board. Willing to wait if we must, but would like those involved to work things out now!
Our township needs to get this right. We need to attract and maintain competent teachers while managing fiscal responsibility. I want the strike to end, but not at the expense of our wonderful school district, so I am willing to wait.
Don't cave....we support the school board. Take a look at the interactions, compromises, and resolutions that actually occurred in those comparable South Hills school districts when their most recent contracts expired. You may be surprised.
I'm sick of this era of entitlement. I will gladly go in and teach myself for the same wage they are earning. -Probably with better results!
Please be fiscally responsible. Do NOT give into these unrealistic demands. Peters Township needs to keep a reasonable tax base in order to remain an outstanding community and to attract new residents. If the school taxes are not affordable, we will lose existing as well as potential homeowners.
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I love our PT teachers, but I do believe they are overreaching based on our current economic conditions. The district can't pay what they can't afford. They only way to provide what is being asked is to raise our taxes which will lower our property values. #standwithboard