Principal William McGowan, in response to the board's decision, proposed that the school hire 6 new teachers to cover all of these classes. The Board denied McGowan this, stating that they can cover them with the current staff.
The faculty is not against the board's decision, they are against the timeline that goes along with it.
They believe that starting this change next year will have undesired consequences, like the elimination of electives from students' schedules.
To be clear: The board didn't cut electives. However, the decision does make it very difficult or impossible for students to fit them into their schedule. This means that the elective could slowly get cut because not enough students are enrolled in them.
There have already been 2 resignations as a result of the Board's actions.
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November 3, 2011
I am truly humbled by how many people have stepped up to show they value our teachers. This momentum belongs entirely to the community members who refused to let these concerns go unheard.
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So unfair to the students and the teachers. Losing good staff over this is a total disaster.
My son loves his electives and now he might not get to take them. Stop ruining the schedule just to save a buck.
The board has no idea what happens inside a classroom. Listen to the teachers who actually work there!!!
Support our teachers. They want what is best for the kids unlike the board members who just want to cut costs.
McGowan is doing his best. The board needs to back off and listen to the experts.
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Principal William McGowan, in response to the board's decision, proposed that the school hire 6 new teachers to cover all of these classes. The Board denied McGowan this, stating that they can cover them with the current staff.
The faculty is not against the board's decision, they are against the timeline that goes along with it.
They believe that starting this change next year will have undesired consequences, like the elimination of electives from students' schedules.
To be clear: The board didn't cut electives. However, the decision does make it very difficult or impossible for students to fit them into their schedule. This means that the elective could slowly get cut because not enough students are enrolled in them.
There have already been 2 resignations as a result of the Board's actions.
Sign this petition if you have faith in the Faculty and Staff of Winnacunnet High School, and you believe the School Board needs to start listening to them before making decisions.
Click Here to see the Signatures already on this petition.
OR
Click on the Signatures tab at the top of the page.
For more information, view the "Links" to the right of this page.
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111108-NEWS-111080347
Updates
November 3, 2011
I am truly humbled by how many people have stepped up to show they value our teachers. This momentum belongs entirely to the community members who refused to let these concerns go unheard.
Reached 100 supporters
November 3, 2011
6 Comments
Ridiculous that they think current staff can just absorb all these extra classes. It is not possible to do that well.
So unfair to the students and the teachers. Losing good staff over this is a total disaster.
My son loves his electives and now he might not get to take them. Stop ruining the schedule just to save a buck.
The board has no idea what happens inside a classroom. Listen to the teachers who actually work there!!!
Support our teachers. They want what is best for the kids unlike the board members who just want to cut costs.
McGowan is doing his best. The board needs to back off and listen to the experts.
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Ridiculous that they think current staff can just absorb all these extra classes. It is not possible to do that well.