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Westest

by Worried

Jul 26, 2011

Does anyone know when the counties will get the results of the Westest back?

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WV Administrator On 7/26/11, Worried wrote: > Does anyone know when the counties will get the results of > the Westest back?

I am already analyzing results. The results have been available for a few days.

Jul 26, 2011

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Raise

by Curious

Aug 3, 2011

What is the WV raise? Is it one amount spread over a two year period, or is it the same amount over two years?

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Retirement

by Help

Aug 5, 2011

I'm 37 years old and bought into the "old" pension retirement program. Are there any other teachers other than me that are extremely concerened that the state will run dry of funds by the time I retire? Even if I retire with this pension, I'm very worried that WV won't be able to pay me what they claim as I grow older after retirement. It is curren...See More

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JMO Based upon the large number of West Virginia's population that work for the state, all of whom will collect state pensions in the future, the state cannot afford to default on these payments. Refugees spend their pensions in the state, thus supporting every business, public utility, and school system in the state. Halting or reducing state retiree ...See MoreBased upon the large number of West Virginia's population that work for the state, all of whom will collect state pensions in the future, the state cannot afford to default on these payments. Refugees spend their pensions in the state, thus supporting every business, public utility, and school system in the state. Halting or reducing state retiree benefits would ultimately turn the state into a deserted landmass of mountains and empty, abandoned buildings.

Won't happen UNLESS the entire country tanks, or WV's tree huggers continue to attempt to block Marcellus drilling.

On 8/05/11, Reality wrote: > Are you serious? > The country is broke. The US lives beyond its means. We pay an > ungodly amount of welfare to those who CAN work, but choose not > to. Start limiting the things welfare receipients can purchase. > No more steaks, alcohol, and tobacco. No more cash back to buy > these things. Start drug testing to those on welfare. Things > will get better real fast. WV is broke in terms of paying > pensions. Your best bet is to get out and invest on your own. > Look for a guaraunteed rate of return. Don't rely on the Dems of > this state and country. We don't need to "spread the wealth." > All the US does is enable those that should be working. You will > never be able to completely retire. You will end up subbing > until you die. > There is not going to be any money that can pay you > the "guarateend" returns the state says it will. Just a sign of > the times. > > On 8/05/11, WVEA Will Make Sure We Get Our $ wrote: >> You need not worry. The WVEA will save us all and make sure >> we get our owed money forever. >> >> On 8/05/11, Help wrote: >>> I'm 37 years old and bought into the "old" pension >>> retirement program. Are there any other teachers other >>> than me that are extremely concerened that the state will >>> run dry of funds by the time I retire? Even if I retire >>> with this pension, I'm very worried that WV won't be able >>> to pay me what they claim as I grow older after retirement. >>> It is currently underfunded by hundreds on millions of >>> dollars and the markets are tanking. How can they >>> guarantee us pensions when all of the unions around the >>> country are running dry? Should I cash out and put my >>> current allocations into a fixed money market account?

Aug 6, 2011

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Granny When I started teaching back in the 70's, I figured there wouldn't be any money in the retirement fund either. Here I am, nearly 40 years later, living comfortably off of my Teacher's Retirement. At least now the state is putting money into the fund, unlike the earlier years. I wouldn't worry unduly. WV seems to be fairly stable economically, even ...See More

Aug 6, 2011

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WV teacher needed in postcard exchange!

by Erin

Aug 24, 2011

Hi...I'm in need of a teacher from WV who would be willing to participate in a postcard exchange. If you are interested, please let me know. I'll need your name, school name, school address, grade level and email address. We should be starting in October.

Thanks! Erin

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Sur-prise!!!

by Slizer

Aug 25, 2011

Just wanted to let everyone know that Berkeley County School principals are still hiring unlicensed teachers to work in their schools even with the glut of qualified teachers available. Forget that nasty teaching license and PRAXIS scores, just go to church with the principal and you have an automatic teaching career in WV!!!

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? They can if the person hired for that position is not allowed to start until next year because of the WV law of being hired 5 days prior to the start of school.

Aug 31, 2011

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Slizer (again) On 8/31/11, ? wrote: > They can if the person hired for that position is not allowed to start > until next year because of the WV law of being hired 5 days prior to the > start of school.

This is the third year for this "teacher". Sur-prise sur-prise sur-prise!!

Aug 31, 2011

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August Retirement Check

by S. Haller

Aug 29, 2011

Has other teachers received their August check in the mail? Usually receives by the 26th and haven't received as of today Aug. 30th. Calling Charleston again tomorrow. Thanks!

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Heard today The state is deferring retirement checks until the 15th, due to Irene.

On 8/29/11, S. Haller wrote: > Has other teachers received their August check > in the mail? Usually receives by the 26th and haven't > received as of today Aug. 30th. Calling Charleston again > tomorrow. Thanks!

Aug 29, 2011

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When Can I retire?

by Linda V

Sep 3, 2011

I am 55 and didn't start college until I was 29, so, this is only my 23 year teaching. I am in the TDC retirement. When can I retire? Do I have to be 55 and have 30 experience before I can retire? I need advice.

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tdc On 9/03/11, Linda V wrote: > I am 55 and didn't start college until I was 29, so, > this is only my 23 year teaching. I am in the TDC > retirement. When can I retire? Do I have to be 55 and > have 30 experience before I can retire? > I need advice.

There are meetings going on throughout the state.

Check for your cou...See More

Sep 28, 2011

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AFT or WVEA

by newbie wvteach

Sep 7, 2011

Should I join aft or wvea? I am first year in this state

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the truth On 9/09/11, WVEA wrote: > What would you do without a planning period? Or, how about a duty > free lunch? WVEA lobbied to get these for you. Become a member > of the largest professional educator's group in the state. That > would be WVEA. > > > On 9/08/11, WVPE wrote: >> Join WVPE - save $$. >> >> On 9/07/11,...See More

Nov 19, 2011

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JEFFERSON CO TEACHER-WV/ AFT IS THE BEST I AGREE THAT THE AFT IS THE BEST SINCE ANYTIME A PROBLEM HAPPENS IN MY COUNTY I HEARD GOOD THINGS DO GET RESOLVED.

ALSO AFT ONLY REPRESENT TEACHERS UNLIKE WVEA.

IT IS STILL VERY EXPENSIVE TO LIVE IN A SMALL SALARY AND LIVING IN THE PART OF WV.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR! WASHINGTON HS TEACHER

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Dec 20, 2011

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Might Relocate?

by flutetoot

Nov 18, 2011

Hi

I am certified in middle school here in CT, but the jobs here are extermely rare - been looking for almost 5 years and managed to land a few LTS assignments, one half-time assignment, and some para jobs. I do have my Masters.

What is the job outlook in WV? Are there teaching positions available?

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flutetoot br> > > > What is your certification? If you have, or are willing to go > on permit, a special education certificate, you can get a job > fairly easily

Thanks for your response. I am certified in English/Language Arts, Social Studies/History, and Music.

What do you mean by permit? What is needed for special ed?

Dec 16, 2011

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another teacher "on permit" in wv means you aren't currently certified for the position in which you are hired but are willing to take at least 6 hours each year towards earning that certification.

LOTS of teachers in WV go this route through sp. ed. in order to get seniority in the county and then jump over to a job they wanted when they graduated from ...See More

Dec 28, 2011

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Workers comp

by Injured on the job

Dec 7, 2011

Is there anyone here who knows anything about workers comp in WV? I am a West Virginia teacher who was injured in a fall at work last week. I had various injuries, broken nose, boken teeth, and broken glasses. Workers comp is teling me that they do not pay for the replacement of broken glasses. These are prescription glasses that are needed for me ...See More

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no they don't Comp pays for physical injuries, not property loss. The glasses may be a medical necessity, but their breakage was not a personal injury. You SBA should have insurance that will cover this expense if the accident or event which led to your injury falls under their insurance guidelines.

I am sorry that you have had this misfortune and hope ...See More

Dec 20, 2011

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original poster Thank you for your responses. Actually, the workers comp coordinator in my county told me that he is pretty sure my replacement glasses will be covered. The optician where I bought the new glasses told me that he has done workers comp claims before, so apparently they have paid for them in the past. I am slowly recuperating from all my injuries.

Dec 21, 2011

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