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Myths and Facts
Myth: The D15CP are
unhappy parents who belong to tax watch groups.
Fact: The D15CP is comprised of many parents who
reside in all areas of D15. We are not unhappy people looking to make
everyone unhappy around us. We are parents who are vigilant and informed
and involved. We do not accept the spin that District officials, Union
officials, Board members and others try to feed us at face value. We
educate ourselves on the issues and then proceed accordingly. We believe
every group has a right to voice their opinions.
Myth: The D15CP does
not respect the teachers or what they do.
Fact: The D15CP respects the teaching profession
and the men and women who have chosen this calling. We believe like
parents and parenting, teachers and teaching are priceless. We volunteer in
the schools to assist the teachers in their endeavors to provide quality
education to our children. We appreciate the special demands our teachers
face on a daily basis and we support our teachers.
Myth: The D15CP wanted
a strike during the last negotiation session (2006).
Fact: The D15CP never advocated for a strike. We
believed and still believe a strike should never be an option in fair
negotiations. It is never appropriate to hold our children and their futures
hostage. We consistently advocated for a fair and reasonable contract that
would reflect the community served.
Myth: Quality education
is ensured with high teacher salaries.
Fact: Quality education is not just about
salaries. It is about quality tools in the classroom, comprehensive and
up-to-date curriculums, state of the art technology, qualified and dedicated
staff members and an active, supportive parent base. Fiscal responsibility
is the first step in this process. It is not wise to spend all your
resources in one area while other areas suffer or are cut. With finite
resources, every area needs to be evaluated and fairly maintained.
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