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The county I work for was just taken over by the state. As teachers what should we expect? I have heard rumors that the super and most of the board will be fired. Also that our elected officials are gone. Someone even said that all teachers and principals can be fired. Is it true we have lost tenure? Does someone watch you teach all the time? As a fairly new teacher I'm very concerned should I be? thanks
June Most of your concerns are unfounded. Your superintendent will be replaced, but the chances of others in central office being fired are unlikely. They may replace your elected board members, but no one will be breathing down YOUR neck.

On 2/14/10, confused wrote: > The county I work for was just taken over by the state. As > teachers...See More
Feb 14, 2010
been there Relax, I was in such a county and I found it refreshing. Do you r job well and you are fine. The state is most concerned about the working of the administration. Our county was great until the state moved out. Everything has gone down hill since.

On 2/14/10, June wrote: > Most of your concerns are unfounded. Your superintendent will >...See More
Feb 15, 2010
PCteacher I am in a county currently taken over by the state. Our super. was replaced and many county office staff positions were added. No one has been in to observe me besides my principal walk throughs which happened before the take over. My principal has more to do, but I haven't really seen any more paper work or duties besides the overwhelming amount w...See More
Feb 15, 2010
Formerteach1001 When I began working in education, I was in a county that had just been taken over by the state. I'm not sure I would have been hired otherwise. The particular county Has a teacher population that is about 96% homegrown. It was a pleasant environment that first year, and I thought they were on track to make so important changes. As soon as the Sta...See More
Feb 23, 2018


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