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Early Retirement

by Jim Core

Dec 19, 2011

Hi,

My name’s Jim and I’m a semi-retired teacher and coach. If someone would have shared this opportunity with me when I was 25 and told me that I could be retired by age 30 with a monthly residual income that was ‘out of this world’, knowing what I know now, I would have jumped at the chance.

That’s exactly what I’m o...See More

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Iep

by Dan

Dec 27, 2011

Games Lesson plans Testing Iep's

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cuts

by another teacher

Dec 28, 2011

So - how many counties told teachers their positions were being cut on the day before Winter Break? Kanawha County did.

......merry christmas to them........

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another teacher I'm all for early notification but for pete's sake - it's not even second semester!!!

I'm in a position where the change of even one or two students in population makes a huge difference to whether my job exists! So why are they forcing me (and others) to go through this agony and job search for something that probably isn't going to happe...See More

Dec 29, 2011

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JCPS Teacher Hello! The counties had to January 6th to mail RIF letter and about 35 teachers in JCPS received them with a budget shortage of 5 millions. Many not certified teachers and first in-first out way prevail of course. And as usual some younger teachers want the "Seniors" teachers to retire while the county is offering bonus to others for early retireme...See More

Jan 11, 2012

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Retirement 100% joint & survivor annuity reduction

by mobie

Jan 12, 2012

Searched the web and can't find the answer. Does anyone know what the annuity reduction is when you choose the 100% Joint & Survivor option? I'm 62, husband is 63, 15 years service, annuity before reduction would be $1250 a month.

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KCteacher It appears it's $375 a month. Here's a link to the calculator.

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On 1/12/12, mobie wrote: > Searched the web and can't find the answer. Does anyone know > what the annuity reduction is when you choose the 100% Joint > & Survivor option? I'm 62, husband is 63, 15 years service, > annuity before reduct...See More

Jan 13, 2012

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mobie On 1/13/12, KCteacher wrote: > It appears it's $375 a month. Here's a link to the calculator. > > This link takes me to State Police Plan B. I'm under the TRS system. I'm aware of the calculator at this site but it specifically states that you can NOT use it to calculate your annuity when chosing 100% joint & survivor annuity.

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Jan 16, 2012

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Cuts

by NCK

Jan 17, 2012

I retired in 2009. Since then I have been teaching a half day at the high school I retired from. I teach French and half eighty students. Last month I was told my half day position had been cut. Is there any way I can protest this since I am technically a retired substitute?

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Hiring policy

by Leslie

Jan 18, 2012

I know WV has a hiring policy/code with certain criteria that should be followed when hiring new teachers. If you know that a district is not following the WV code, what steps can be taken against the district?

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JMO Call your county WVEA rep and file a grievance NOW! Make them follow the letter of the law. That's why we have them.

On 1/18/12, Leslie wrote: > I know WV has a hiring policy/code with certain criteria > that should be followed when hiring new teachers. If you > know that a district is not following the WV code, what > steps c...See More

Jan 18, 2012

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TODAY'S MARTINSBURG NEWSPAPER -JCPS HI! JCPS HAS A 5 MILLION SHORTAGE AND IS GETTING RID (RIF LETTERS) OF ABOUT 35 TEACHERS!

On 1/18/12, Leslie wrote: > I know WV has a hiring policy/code with certain criteria > that should be followed when hiring new teachers. If you > know that a district is not following the WV code, what > steps can be taken against the dist...See More

Jan 24, 2012

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Student Accurate Review

by Learned to research before interview

Jan 19, 2012

I wished I had access to this information about this school district before I applied and attempted to teach in the south. However when you live in a state that had 10 million people compared to the 1 million people who live in WV, one must explore why the South is in need of teachers than the northern states.

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Funding for Jefferson Co., WV teacher salaries?

by notsmiling

Jan 26, 2012

Does anyone know what else is paid for out of the "pot" that Jefferson Co., WV teachers salaries are paid from? I am trying to figure out what else could be cut from that budget--other than teachers! I am sure that there is something!

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Parent Agree, Ms. Wall has not shown fiscal responsibility and we need a new person for the job!

On 1/31/12, Parent wrote: > I believe that the Superintendent of JCPS SUSAN WALL needs to go! > > > On 1/29/12, New and Certified Math Teacher at JCPS wrote: >> THEY NEED TO CUT THE JANITORS WHO JUST SLEEP AROUND AT NIGHT >> AT...See More

Jan 31, 2012

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PTO Parent I would think it is time to report those rats!

May I ask you what Middle School is taking place?

I am a PTO parent at one of the Middle Schools.Thanks

On 1/31/12, Christine wrote: > On 1/29/12, New and Certified Math Teacher at JCPS wrote: >> THEY NEED TO CUT THE JANITORS WHO JUST SLEEP AROUND AT NIGHT >> ...See More

Jan 31, 2012

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WV Writers Contest / Grades 1-12 / No Fee for Students

by Debbie

Jan 28, 2012

WV Writers, Inc. January 28, 2012

To Whom It May Concern, WV Writers is holding a writing contest for all grades 1-thru-12. There's no entry fee. The West Virginia Writers, Inc. proudly unveils a new and exciting contest for school age children throughout the state and it is absolutely FREE.

The New Mountain Voices youth competit...See More

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Jefferson County Exams? PLEASE!

by youdon't know me

Jan 31, 2012

Come on Jefferson County! Keep the kids in school by punishing the parents! Not by giving "exemption" on exams. - You're not doing the children in our county any favors by doing this, sure their attendance may be better, but their test taking skills? NO! My daughter got to college and had no idea how to study for an exam.

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youdon't know me True, very true Angry & Anynymous. Did he make a mistake? sure! was it irresponsible? sure! is it a bad example? of course. However... honestly does it have anything to do with the way he does his job, I would venture a guess that it doesn't. The kids know all this stuff, they see it every day on television and in the music they listen to. Try ...See MoreTrue, very true Angry & Anynymous. Did he make a mistake? sure! was it irresponsible? sure! is it a bad example? of course. However... honestly does it have anything to do with the way he does his job, I would venture a guess that it doesn't. The kids know all this stuff, they see it every day on television and in the music they listen to. Try as we might, we can't get away from it - all we can do is teach them and hope they get the message. There are drunk drivers everywhere, it could have been much much worse in my opinion. In the meantime, I think that he has done *some* good things at the school. During his first few years, there was some "dead wood" removal going on and while I'll agree that they need to get to work and take care of that which remains, I don't think of the DUI whenever I think of the problems at the school - in my mind the two aren't related. Just my opinion, not disagreeing with you on the point, just stating that it doesn't seem to me to have anything to do with the school.

That being said, the writer JMO below is very correct - do the job you were given or don't have the job, simple as that. Not only are the kids not learning, but Mr LLLLLazy acts as if he's untouchable and that burns me up. So it continues from week to week and another school year will be done and he'll go sit for the summer and return to work and sit for another year not teaching anything really, other than how NOT to teach.

On 2/02/12, Angry Anonymous Parent wrote: > And at JHS the current principal got a break from the board after being > arrested for DUI. > > > > On 2/02/12, JMO wrote: >> When principals accept their high paying positions, most assume >> they're willing to do their jobs, even the uncomfortable part when >> they have to do the observations and paperwork to remove a teacher >> or service professional. If Principals don't want to do their jobs, >> then THEY should be removed! Remember, there are bad principals too. >> >> >> On 1/31/12, youdon't know me wrote: >>> I tried to tackle this "problem" teacher three school years ago - >>> when my child had him (hint) the first time around. Same >>> problems are still there and while I try very hard to have faith >>> in the system, not so much this system. Apparently >>> he's "protected" because he's been there for some time - I was >>> told it's very hard to get rid of a teacher such as this, they >>> cannot babysit him and there is a lot of red tape and political >>> mumbo jumbo they have to go through to document a problem and >>> actually get to the point where they fire someone. The >>> administration at the school feels their hands are tied in some >>> cases and sadly they truly are if a teacher decides to do this >>> after 10 years of "service" ahem and then they're protected? So >>> he will remain and a newer ACTUAL teacher will lose their job >>> because he's been there longer - what garbage! >>> >>> I did hear that just recently his class was visited and observed >>> for an afternoon. Only 3 years after I complained about the >>> exact problems that are present today. Worked out well too, he >>> wasn't prepared to "teach" that day any more than any other day >>> and he just sat there while the class talked amongst themselves >>> and laughed in the face of him. While it seems fun to them right >>> now, what are they learning really? N O T H I N G, they're >>> learning nothing and that's a sad truth. It's history for Pete's >>> sake! Something that they should be enthralled with and learning >>> something - nope, "read this chapter and do the vocab." Can we >>> make a map or something? Another tid bit for you, mr./ms. >>> concerned taxpayer - this man has a wife that works at the school >>> right across the street. She "teaches" spanish - I use the term >>> loosly - as she isn't at all qualified to do this and yet there >>> she is. Kids go to the next year of learning spanish and the >>> teachers actually ask who they had the prior year - fully aware >>> that those who came through mrs. LLLLLlazy's class will have >>> learned next to nothing. Sadly she also couldn't care less if >>> the kids are learning anything - just keep pushing them >>> through!!!! I'm done, I'll get off my soapbox now. >>> >>> >>> On 1/31/12, Concerned Taxpayer wrote: >>>> Hello Christine! >>>> >>>> As a taxpayer I blame the school administration from allowing >>>> this lazy teacher (SS) to remain at JHS. >>>> >>>> Can you name his initials at least? >>>> >>>> >>>> On 1/31/12, youdon't know me wrote: >>>>> Come on Jefferson County! Keep the kids in school by >>>>> punishing the parents! Not by giving "exemption" on exams. - >>>>> You're not doing the children in our county any favors by >>>>> doing this, sure their attendance may be better, but their >>>>> test taking skills? NO! My daughter got to college and >>>>> had no idea how to study for an exam. >>>>> >>>>> On the flip side, this semester one of our teachers (who >>>>> shall remain nameless at this point in time) gave out the >>>>> study guide (required by law apparently?) gave the study >>>>> guide to the class, proceeded to simply give them the >>>>> answers for the study guide... "number one, b; number 2, >>>>> d" and so on. On the day of the exam, he did his duty and >>>>> handed out the little scantron paper, with the little fill >>>>> in bubbles and told the class "pull out your study guides >>>>> and fill in the letters" the kids were confused for a >>>>> moment and then he explained "get out your study guides and >>>>> fill in the same answers on the test sheet, one, b..." >>>>> Yes, this actually happened! Of course his class did >>>>> extremely well on the exam and he'll probably get a "great >>>>> job" for their grades when in reality - they learn NOTHING >>>>> in his class. The children are self-taught, "read this >>>>> chapter and do the vocab" is the weekly command. No >>>>> teaching, no history papers, no projects or encouraging >>>>> words, just a man sitting at his computer every day, >>>>> playing games and chatting it up with his wife on the >>>>> computer. The turned in "work" of these students piles up >>>>> to measurable amounts on his desk and he often loses their >>>>> papers and argues with them as if he's a peer (this is the >>>>> second time I've had a student in his class). This teacher >>>>> should be on the upcoming RIF list. Sorry, I hate to see >>>>> any teacher lose their job, but on the other hand there are >>>>> plenty that will be on the list and shouldn't be but end up >>>>> there out of pure luck. - just my two cents - to the >>>>> staff at JHS, you know what teacher I'm speaking of, let >>>>> him go, do what you need to do and get him out of there!

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Parent at WMS Hello! My son attends Wildwood MS, is there a way for parents to know the name of this lazy Social Studies teacher at JHS ? Can you give me a hint at least? Thanks

On 2/02/12, youdon't know me wrote: > True, very true Angry & Anynymous. Did he make a mistake? sure! was it > irresponsible? sure! is it a bad example? of course. How...See MoreHello! My son attends Wildwood MS, is there a way for parents to know the name of this lazy Social Studies teacher at JHS ? Can you give me a hint at least? Thanks

On 2/02/12, youdon't know me wrote: > True, very true Angry & Anynymous. Did he make a mistake? sure! was it > irresponsible? sure! is it a bad example? of course. However... honestly > does it have anything to do with the way he does his job, I would venture > a guess that it doesn't. The kids know all this stuff, they see it every > day on television and in the music they listen to. Try as we might, we > can't get away from it - all we can do is teach them and hope they get the > message. There are drunk drivers everywhere, it could have been much much > worse in my opinion. In the meantime, I think that he has done *some* > good things at the school. During his first few years, there was > some "dead wood" removal going on and while I'll agree that they need to > get to work and take care of that which remains, I don't think of the DUI > whenever I think of the problems at the school - in my mind the two aren't > related. Just my opinion, not disagreeing with you on the point, just > stating that it doesn't seem to me to have anything to do with the > school. > > That being said, the writer JMO below is very correct - do the job you > were given or don't have the job, simple as that. Not only are the kids > not learning, but Mr LLLLLazy acts as if he's untouchable and that burns > me up. So it continues from week to week and another school year will be > done and he'll go sit for the summer and return to work and sit for > another year not teaching anything really, other than how NOT to teach. > > > On 2/02/12, Angry Anonymous Parent wrote: >> And at JHS the current principal got a break from the board after being >> arrested for DUI. >> >> >> >> On 2/02/12, JMO wrote: >>> When principals accept their high paying positions, most assume >>> they're willing to do their jobs, even the uncomfortable part when >>> they have to do the observations and paperwork to remove a teacher >>> or service professional. If Principals don't want to do their jobs, >>> then THEY should be removed! Remember, there are bad principals too. >>> >>> >>> On 1/31/12, youdon't know me wrote: >>>> I tried to tackle this "problem" teacher three school years ago - >>>> when my child had him (hint) the first time around. Same >>>> problems are still there and while I try very hard to have faith >>>> in the system, not so much this system. Apparently >>>> he's "protected" because he's been there for some time - I was >>>> told it's very hard to get rid of a teacher such as this, they >>>> cannot babysit him and there is a lot of red tape and political >>>> mumbo jumbo they have to go through to document a problem and >>>> actually get to the point where they fire someone. The >>>> administration at the school feels their hands are tied in some >>>> cases and sadly they truly are if a teacher decides to do this >>>> after 10 years of "service" ahem and then they're protected? So >>>> he will remain and a newer ACTUAL teacher will lose their job >>>> because he's been there longer - what garbage! >>>> >>>> I did hear that just recently his class was visited and observed >>>> for an afternoon. Only 3 years after I complained about the >>>> exact problems that are present today. Worked out well too, he >>>> wasn't prepared to "teach" that day any more than any other day >>>> and he just sat there while the class talked amongst themselves >>>> and laughed in the face of him. While it seems fun to them right >>>> now, what are they learning really? N O T H I N G, they're >>>> learning nothing and that's a sad truth. It's history for Pete's >>>> sake! Something that they should be enthralled with and learning >>>> something - nope, "read this chapter and do the vocab." Can we >>>> make a map or something? Another tid bit for you, mr./ms. >>>> concerned taxpayer - this man has a wife that works at the school >>>> right across the street. She "teaches" spanish - I use the term >>>> loosly - as she isn't at all qualified to do this and yet there >>>> she is. Kids go to the next year of learning spanish and the >>>> teachers actually ask who they had the prior year - fully aware >>>> that those who came through mrs. LLLLLlazy's class will have >>>> learned next to nothing. Sadly she also couldn't care less if >>>> the kids are learning anything - just keep pushing them >>>> through!!!! I'm done, I'll get off my soapbox now. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 1/31/12, Concerned Taxpayer wrote: >>>>> Hello Christine! >>>>> >>>>> As a taxpayer I blame the school administration from allowing >>>>> this lazy teacher (SS) to remain at JHS. >>>>> >>>>> Can you name his initials at least? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 1/31/12, youdon't know me wrote: >>>>>> Come on Jefferson County! Keep the kids in school by >>>>>> punishing the parents! Not by giving "exemption" on exams. - >>>>>> You're not doing the children in our county any favors by >>>>>> doing this, sure their attendance may be better, but their >>>>>> test taking skills? NO! My daughter got to college and >>>>>> had no idea how to study for an exam. >>>>>> >>>>>> On the flip side, this semester one of our teachers (who >>>>>> shall remain nameless at this point in time) gave out the >>>>>> study guide (required by law apparently?) gave the study >>>>>> guide to the class, proceeded to simply give them the >>>>>> answers for the study guide... "number one, b; number 2, >>>>>> d" and so on. On the day of the exam, he did his duty and >>>>>> handed out the little scantron paper, with the little fill >>>>>> in bubbles and told the class "pull out your study guides >>>>>> and fill in the letters" the kids were confused for a >>>>>> moment and then he explained "get out your study guides and >>>>>> fill in the same answers on the test sheet, one, b..." >>>>>> Yes, this actually happened! Of course his class did >>>>>> extremely well on the exam and he'll probably get a "great >>>>>> job" for their grades when in reality - they learn NOTHING >>>>>> in his class. The children are self-taught, "read this >>>>>> chapter and do the vocab" is the weekly command. No >>>>>> teaching, no history papers, no projects or encouraging >>>>>> words, just a man sitting at his computer every day, >>>>>> playing games and chatting it up with his wife on the >>>>>> computer. The turned in "work" of these students piles up >>>>>> to measurable amounts on his desk and he often loses their >>>>>> papers and argues with them as if he's a peer (this is the >>>>>> second time I've had a student in his class). This teacher >>>>>> should be on the upcoming RIF list. Sorry, I hate to see >>>>>> any teacher lose their job, but on the other hand there are >>>>>> plenty that will be on the list and shouldn't be but end up >>>>>> there out of pure luck. - just my two cents - to the >>>>>> staff at JHS, you know what teacher I'm speaking of, let >>>>>> him go, do what you need to do and get him out of there!

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