In March, 300 pink slips were issued in the Chula Vista Elementary School District. We wrote about the budget process leading up the pink slips in this blog.
But last week it was reported that the pink slips would be recalled - and our teachers would live to see another year.
Beyond the national political rhetoric around education and reform, as Chula Vista residents, maintaining teacher employment is important for a number of reasons. Most importantly, our children.
Teachers are superheroes in my mind. They have 20+ kids each day, from various language abilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, diverse family dynamics (good and bad) .... and they are tasked with investing time, care, patience and creativity so our children can grow to be the best they can be academically and socially.
Another importance of our local teachers -
The two school districts (Chula Vista Elementary School District and Sweetwater Union High School District) are the two largest employers in the city, according to a 2008 Comprehensive Financial Report conducted by the City.
Layoffs at the districts would have meant less employment opportunities for CV residents - increased local unemployment - less disposable income for purchasing meaning less sales tax revenue for the city - and possible increase in foreclosed homes due to unemployment.
What happens at both districts impact the city and the public services that it provides to you and me.
Pretty good reason to pay attention to our local education system, right?
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