Re: National Board Stipend Berkeley County

Susan

Posted on 1/23/11

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On 1/23/11, Susan wrote:
> On 12/06/10, blergh wrote:
>> I spoke to Jenna on Friday. The back pay ONLY applies to those
>> who started in 2007 and 2008. Those who began in 2009 and just
>> certified will get payment starting July 2011 with no back pay
>> for the current school year. This means you have to teach for 11
>> years to get 10 years of stipends - OR - if it's pulled from the
>> budget completely, you will never get your full amount.
>>
>> The wording of the proviso contradicts itself - the payment
>> starts in 2011 but is also supposed to run for the life of the
>> certificate. The only way for that to happen is to receive back
>> pay for the current year. We are trying to decide if it's worth
>> fighting, and how best to fight for the back pay. I'm open to
>> suggestions.
>>
>> And of course, still no word from our District about the back
>> pay question. They didn't tell us about the back pay issue when
>> teachers applied in 2009, so I don't know why I'm surprised that
>> they haven't told us anything now.
>>
>> Has anyone heard anything from the district as to whether they have
received the funding from the state and will we begin receiving our
stipend on Jan 30th paycheck?
>>
>> On 12/05/10, RCSD2 Teach wrote:
>>> I just certified in Nov. so I won't receive any money any
>>> time soon :( However, I heard those who began the cycle
>>> before 2009, will receive a check in Jan. But, call CERRA to
>>> find out for yourself.
>>>
>>> On 12/04/10, Sidgurl wrote:
>>>> Has anyone in Berkeley County heard how/when the stipend
>>>> will be paid to teachers who passed this year (began in
>>>> 2008)? I saw where the teachers who began the process in
>>>> 2009 will have to wait until July 2011 to get it.

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