Our schools are doing all they can to be as successful and effective as possible. But axing 210 teachers in two years, creating the worst pupil teacher ratios is Scotland whilst giving education bosses 22% pay hikes is the wrong direction for the future. Each head teacher is having to make local school savings worth in total over £2.5 million this year hitting classroom supplies, teacher staffing and support staffing amongst others. I believe there should now be a rethink. Renfrewshire schools should not be expected to carry an unreasonable burden.
THE PETITION:
1) I oppose the axing of 210 teachers in Renfrewshire in the last two years and the creation of the worst pupil teacher ratios in Scotland at a time when key education "bosses" (Heads of Services) have been awarded 22% pay rises in the last 2 years.
2) I oppose forcing head teachers in Renfrewshire to make budget cuts totalling in excess of £2.5m in 2009/10.
3) I believe thses budget savings are unfair when over £2 million has been put into "balances" this year of over £3m of council tax was uncollected last year. Renfrewshire Council should rethink their plans in relation to devolved school budget cuts.
Tell us how savings are being made in your school - All representations made will go to local decisions makers - YOUR OPINION DOES MATTER!
Updates
September 25, 2009
I started this because I was worried about our classrooms but I never imagined so many of you felt the same way. The stories you are sharing about how these cuts impact your daily lives have been eye opening and keep me motivated to keep pushing this forward. Please believe that your experiences are the real engine behind this effort.
September 25, 2009
I am honestly stunned by how many of you have stepped up to question these budget decisions. This momentum belongs entirely to the parents and staff who refused to stay quiet about what is happening in our classrooms.
Reached 100 supporters
September 25, 2009
6 Comments
Ridiculous to cut staff while council tax money is sitting there uncollected. Get your priorities straight.
How can they justify this? It just makes no sense to punish the schools for the councils bad management.
Absolute joke. They have a massive budget but decide to cut the people actually teaching the kids while giving themselves a huge raise. Fix it!
22% pay rise for the bosses? Unbelievable greed. Our kids are the ones paying the price with bigger classes and fewer resources.
My daughter says her class is getting way too crowded. She says they barely have enough supplies to get through a lesson. Enough is enough.
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Our schools are doing all they can to be as successful and effective as possible. But axing 210 teachers in two years, creating the worst pupil teacher ratios is Scotland whilst giving education bosses 22% pay hikes is the wrong direction for the future. Each head teacher is having to make local school savings worth in total over £2.5 million this year hitting classroom supplies, teacher staffing and support staffing amongst others. I believe there should now be a rethink. Renfrewshire schools should not be expected to carry an unreasonable burden.
THE PETITION:
1) I oppose the axing of 210 teachers in Renfrewshire in the last two years and the creation of the worst pupil teacher ratios in Scotland at a time when key education "bosses" (Heads of Services) have been awarded 22% pay rises in the last 2 years.
2) I oppose forcing head teachers in Renfrewshire to make budget cuts totalling in excess of £2.5m in 2009/10.
3) I believe thses budget savings are unfair when over £2 million has been put into "balances" this year of over £3m of council tax was uncollected last year. Renfrewshire Council should rethink their plans in relation to devolved school budget cuts.
Tell us how savings are being made in your school - All representations made will go to local decisions makers - YOUR OPINION DOES MATTER!
Updates
September 25, 2009
I started this because I was worried about our classrooms but I never imagined so many of you felt the same way. The stories you are sharing about how these cuts impact your daily lives have been eye opening and keep me motivated to keep pushing this forward. Please believe that your experiences are the real engine behind this effort.
September 25, 2009
I am honestly stunned by how many of you have stepped up to question these budget decisions. This momentum belongs entirely to the parents and staff who refused to stay quiet about what is happening in our classrooms.
Reached 100 supporters
September 25, 2009
6 Comments
SHAMEFUL. Teachers are the backbone of the school and deserve better than this treatment.
Ridiculous to cut staff while council tax money is sitting there uncollected. Get your priorities straight.
How can they justify this? It just makes no sense to punish the schools for the councils bad management.
Absolute joke. They have a massive budget but decide to cut the people actually teaching the kids while giving themselves a huge raise. Fix it!
22% pay rise for the bosses? Unbelievable greed. Our kids are the ones paying the price with bigger classes and fewer resources.
My daughter says her class is getting way too crowded. She says they barely have enough supplies to get through a lesson. Enough is enough.
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SHAMEFUL. Teachers are the backbone of the school and deserve better than this treatment.