The board actually agreed to open the doors and I am honestly still processing that they listened to us. It feels wild that these talks will finally happen out in the public light where they belong. We should still keep checking the meeting schedules because old habits die hard but …
March 15, 2012
Final supporters
The practice has been going on for years, but it's time to stop!
Such practices are not only archaic, but can become contentious including punitive actions, such as boycotts, strikes, or launching internal campaigns geared to lower morale and public opinion about the employer.
Negotiated union policies greatly impact how our tax dollars are spent and how our schools and classrooms function. In tight budget times, when we rightly demand greater accountability of our elected school board to make tough decisions, these decisions should be made in full view!
Closed-door negotiations do NOT benefit children, the community, or even teachers. It is time to end the secrecy of union and school district negotiations in Douglas County, in order to:
- Allow taxpayers to observe how elected officials invest their funds and manage union bargaining
- Invite parents to gain a firsthand and ongoing understanding of actions that affect the classrooms and their children
- Permit teachers to witness firsthand the effectiveness of their union representation, as their terms of employment are entrusted with these organizations
Therefore, I urge our elected school board and Douglas County Federation of Teachers to adopt a policy of open negotiations at the earliest possible opportunity.
Updates
March 5, 2012
I was talking to someone at the grocery store who had no idea these contract talks were even happening in total secret and the look of pure shock on their face was wild. It honestly feels like the district is trying to bank on us being too busy to notice how our own money is getting handled but the emails keep coming in from people who are just as fed up as I am. We are definitely not dropping this anytime soon because transparency should be the baseline expectation for anyone running our schools.
March 5, 2012
I never thought we would see this much energy behind opening these doors and honestly it feels like the momentum has finally shifted toward actual transparency. It is just wild to see people realizing that tax dollars and classroom policies should not be hidden away in private meetings like some kind of secret club.
Reached 100 supporters
March 5, 2012
6 Comments
OPEN THE DOORS. We arent stupid we know whats going on when they hide like this.
This is ridiculous. Parents need to know how our kids classrooms are affected. Quit the secrecy.
Enough with the secret meetings. Taxpayers have a right to know where the money is going and what is being decided behind those closed doors.
So tired of the games being played. Let us in to see how these decisions get made.
Transparency is everything. If they have nothing to hide why are they so afraid of the public watching?
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The board actually agreed to open the doors and I am honestly still processing that they listened to us. It feels wild that these talks will finally happen out in the public light where they belong. We should still keep checking the meeting schedules because old habits die hard but …
March 15, 2012
Final supporters
The practice has been going on for years, but it's time to stop!
Such practices are not only archaic, but can become contentious including punitive actions, such as boycotts, strikes, or launching internal campaigns geared to lower morale and public opinion about the employer.
Negotiated union policies greatly impact how our tax dollars are spent and how our schools and classrooms function. In tight budget times, when we rightly demand greater accountability of our elected school board to make tough decisions, these decisions should be made in full view!
Closed-door negotiations do NOT benefit children, the community, or even teachers. It is time to end the secrecy of union and school district negotiations in Douglas County, in order to:
- Allow taxpayers to observe how elected officials invest their funds and manage union bargaining
- Invite parents to gain a firsthand and ongoing understanding of actions that affect the classrooms and their children
- Permit teachers to witness firsthand the effectiveness of their union representation, as their terms of employment are entrusted with these organizations
Therefore, I urge our elected school board and Douglas County Federation of Teachers to adopt a policy of open negotiations at the earliest possible opportunity.
Updates
March 5, 2012
I was talking to someone at the grocery store who had no idea these contract talks were even happening in total secret and the look of pure shock on their face was wild. It honestly feels like the district is trying to bank on us being too busy to notice how our own money is getting handled but the emails keep coming in from people who are just as fed up as I am. We are definitely not dropping this anytime soon because transparency should be the baseline expectation for anyone running our schools.
March 5, 2012
I never thought we would see this much energy behind opening these doors and honestly it feels like the momentum has finally shifted toward actual transparency. It is just wild to see people realizing that tax dollars and classroom policies should not be hidden away in private meetings like some kind of secret club.
Reached 100 supporters
March 5, 2012
6 Comments
My taxes pay for these schools. I want to see the process not just the final result.
OPEN THE DOORS. We arent stupid we know whats going on when they hide like this.
This is ridiculous. Parents need to know how our kids classrooms are affected. Quit the secrecy.
Enough with the secret meetings. Taxpayers have a right to know where the money is going and what is being decided behind those closed doors.
So tired of the games being played. Let us in to see how these decisions get made.
Transparency is everything. If they have nothing to hide why are they so afraid of the public watching?
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My taxes pay for these schools. I want to see the process not just the final result.