Slashing the teacher bonuses

Someone mentioned Proud Democrats should stand up. I am a proud democrat but cannot stand what Easley has allowed to happen to the mental health system in this state. And, as a teacher who has been promised a small bonus for a job well done only to have it be yanked I have to say this is beyond belief. Yes, Mrs. (B)easley was compensated for her part time employment to the tune of 4 teacher salaries. I arrived yesterday at 7:15 AM and left school at 8 PM due to the expectations of my job. If it weren't for the love of teaching and the commaraderie and coimmunity that is teaching I do believe many would bail. Everyone in the community as a whole can be thankful that teachers are dedicated beyond these insults. In the meantime I will be "shakin' the bush boss!"

You don't offer a bonus for performance, then tell the people who succeed that the bonus is cut. What kind of psychology is that? I have heard many teachers talking with heartbreak about this situation (yes genuine demoralization). Most teachers succeed at teaching because they love it, but like most people they long to be recognized for it. One parent who is truly thankful is a great gift to a teacher, but being appreciated by "the boss" is even more helpful for long term job satisfaction. Instead of saying "Job well done!", the state is essentially saying to teachers "Suckers!" I'm not sure I can stay in teaching beyond another two years if things don't improve.

I am a teacher. A professional that has worked hard and devoted many years in educating myself in order to be an effective member in my field. Yet many teachers are not treated as professionals. Yes, the pay is demeaning, but we all knew that getting into the field, and yes it is rediculos that our bonuses are being cut. Money is always an issues esp. when it comes to education. However, what many people do not realize is that many teachers are working well over 50 hours per week. We do not receive "lunch breaks". Our "planning period" is often filled with parent or administrative meetings. So in all reality we are working 8-12 hour days with not even enough time to use the bathroom. Now that is what kills me.

AND don't forget these teachers will also pay taxes on this bonus cut. UMMM and it may also be that this LAME excuse for a bonus might actually cause their income to increase to just the next tax-level notch. Thank you to the Confiscatory TAX and SPEND government. YES pad the pockets of a few, redistribute the wealth from the underpaid teachers and expect them to work magic with some of the under achieving kids whose parents do not take any responsibility.

Did you expect the democrat controlled NCGL would do any different? Do you think for one moment that Gov. Weasley would stand up for teachers or schools? The one of the largest budget increases in NC history and still not enough money for teacher bonus's? And to make it worse, they have to borrow money to pay for the budget. Where did all that money go?

Now folks, regardless of your party affiliation, you can lay this directly on Gov. Weasley and the State's democrats. Can some "Proud Democrat" stand up and defend their actions?

Remember this, next time you are in the voting booth.

The state of NC should be ashamed of itself.  How dare them not fully fund the bonuses that they PROMISED.  It's amazing how they can promise one thing and then not be able to fund it later.  Just like Gov. Easley, couldn't keep his promise to raise salaries of teachers to the national level, due to this years inability of the Gen. Assb.  to provide the money to help the Govenor to keep his promise he made a few years ago.

But im sure everyone in the Senate and House got everything that was due to them for their time and "hard" work.  They should make sure the same is done for everyone else that works for the state and the people they represent.  Of course, I'm probably fooling myself on that one.