Madison teachers are warning of "excessive absences" for the rest of the week.
In other words, they're staging a walkout.
From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent Daniel Nerad has sent a letter to district parents warning them of the possibility of unusually high staff absences for the rest of the week, related to Gov. Scott Walker's proposed budget repair bill and municipal labor law changes.
Let them walk out or strike. I mean, let them be "excessively absent."
Here's the text of the letter, from NBC15:
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We received word today that there may be excessive absences tomorrow and/or through the remainder of the week in protest of Governor Walker's proposed budget cuts and changes in labor law. Our goal is to try to keep the schools open and safe during this period. In doing so, the following will occur:
- Principals will develop a plan for students using the staff who are present.
- The health office has provided a list of required medications, allergies and special needs for specific students and related procedures to the principal.
- If you need to communicate with the school, someone will be in the office to answer phone calls.
- If you are scheduled for an IEP tomorrow (with the exception of manifestations), your principal may reschedule the meeting, so please call the office.
- Buses will run as usual.
- Breakfast and lunch will be served (most likely not the same menu as the calendar).
- District, Pflaum and MSCR staff will be assisting in schools.
We will continue to do everything possible to ensure that school operations continue as normal as expected by our parents and community as a whole. If you have any questions, please contact your principal.
Sincerely,
Daniel A. Nerad
Superintendent
In other words, we don't want to piss off parents. No need to make other arrangements for your kids.
Recess for the rest of the week!
Woo hoo!
Your tax dollars at work - covering "excessive absences" by public employees.
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