According to this OC Register article, several districts in Orange County are considering across-the-board salary cuts for employees, including teachers. An example: The Orange County Unified School District wants to reduce all employees' pay by 3.75 percent to close a budget deficit. The proposals are creating controversy. An excerpt:
Advocates of the strategy say salary rollbacks are essential to preserving smaller class sizes, as well as a slew of instructional programs and extracurricular activities and the quality and integrity of the school experience.....
But union leaders have historically fought wage cuts, arguing teachers already are underpaid and overworked - and that drops in their salaries will make it even harder to recruit the brightest and best.
As the economy has deteriorated, many private (noneducation) companies have cut employee salaries. Is it fair or wise for school districts to follow suit with teachers? I'd like to hear your opinion.
Kelly Puente joined the Press-Telegram in 2006 as an editorial assistant and eventually worked her way up to general assignement reporter. Over the years, she’s covered everything from crime and breaking news to human interest and the cities of Bellflower and Cerritos. Kelly is a Long Beach resident and graduate of Cal State Long Beach. She’s new to the education beat and is looking for great stories.
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