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Move wrote on Jan 16, 2009 12:16 AM:
If you want to get paid the same as those in other areas then I say move there and make the money. You have to look at the amount those people make and the cost of living. I am sure the director in Bend Oregon makes more then you but the cost of living there is more too.
Where is the balance wrote on Jan 16, 2009 12:14 AM:
How much was the assistants raise this year??? 20 to 50 cents an hour I bet...oh yeah then they got day cut. Somthing smells funny here
What are you saying wrote on Jan 16, 2009 12:12 AM:
The article says they need to do this raise so they keep qualifed people. Ok! How about the assistants? How about paying them more to "insure" we keep qualifed assistants. Look...I understand a raise but $10,000! WOW. If I do the math right an assistant making $13-$14 an hour takes home (after taxes) a little under $20,0000 a year. So her raise was 50% what these people make?!? Sorry I am not buying it!
Betcha.. wrote on Jan 13, 2009 7:09 PM:
That Coos Bay schools could use this money in place of cutting sports or a day of school! Nice choice.... same ol' Coos Bay.
Mom wrote on Jan 13, 2009 6:00 PM:
"Hello", most teachers are highly qualified and already hold Master's Degrees. Going to school has and probably never will be an issue for them. Before you are so quick to respond, re-read where I wrote that her wage was not the issue, I think many people would agree that teachers are underpaid. After all, they spend more time during the week with our children than we get to. Have you checked what a teacher makes? If so you would have to agree it is sad and.
Education for Everyone... wrote on Jan 13, 2009 4:56 PM:
Administrators are supposed to provide leadership, oversight, and support. As someone who works within the educational system, I can say that when those three are present, the administrators are almost worth their salaries. From what I've read, Coos Bay is talking about more budget cuts. Has anyone stopped to ask the whether or not this administrator(or other administrators for Coos Bay) is providing effective leadership. Seems like it might be time for their board to take a hard look at what's happening in their district.
Confused wrote on Jan 13, 2009 3:13 PM:
People want to come to Coos Bay because of the quality of life When they try and block something anything they say it will diminish the unique quality of life we have here on the coast. We can't build anything because it might hurt the enviroment, But just as soon as the public employees want a raise it gets reversed and now we have to hang a pork chop on Coos Bay so they will so they will stay. Well what is it do they come for the pay or the quality of life.
moonpenny wrote on Jan 13, 2009 10:06 AM:
There are 1000's of very qualified former educators who are either close to retirement or are retired who dont need to make their first million, but who are more interested in bettering our education system. I think seeking a replacement wouldnt be such a bad idea.
Hello wrote on Jan 13, 2009 8:17 AM:
I would like to respond to "Mom" and "Trucker". Trucker, you are so right. Mom, if teachers want to make that amount of money then they should go back to school and become an Admin.
mom wrote on Jan 12, 2009 5:51 PM:
I don't think the fact that she is making these wages is as important as the teachers who are acually teaching them are not. A teacher will never reach this level of pay and that is the sad part.
North Bend Resident wrote on Jan 12, 2009 11:57 AM:
Didn't she accept the job knowing that it paid less? Now you want to increase her pay hoping that she will stay? Doesn't make sense, Buddy........
TRUCKER wrote on Jan 12, 2009 11:40 AM:
SOUNDS LIKE A PREMIUM SALARY: $82,000 sounds like a lot of money for the position, but maybe Ms DeSalvio is a premium employee. Most of us are not qualified to judge her fitness for the job, indeed most of us don't fully understand what the job entails and just what it takes to do it effectively.
I do wonder just how many students we have in special education, and are we doing/spending all we need to help these kids become all they can be? If Ms DeSalvio if a key positive force in that effort then let's pay what we must and worry about other monies spent in less effective ways. Education is a professional endevor and it seems to me that we should extend some trust to our professional administrators. If they fail us the results will be visable at the classroom level, and we should then take action.
I do wonder just how many students we have in special education, and are we doing/spending all we need to help these kids become all they can be? If Ms DeSalvio if a key positive force in that effort then let's pay what we must and worry about other monies spent in less effective ways. Education is a professional endevor and it seems to me that we should extend some trust to our professional administrators. If they fail us the results will be visable at the classroom level, and we should then take action.
Riverton Community College wrote on Jan 12, 2009 10:38 AM:
"the position paid $72,000, while similar-sized districts were paying between $80,000 and $90,000 in Klamath Falls, Junction City, Central, Ontario, Sweet Home and La Grande"
heh heh
California wages in a Oregon economy
Yeah, that makes lots of sense!
heh heh
California wages in a Oregon economy
Yeah, that makes lots of sense!
Totsoc wrote on Jan 12, 2009 10:11 AM:
$10,000.00 raise? Does the Director get a years Severance Pay too along with a golden parachute? Its a sick cultural mindset of pundits doing this. I am sure there are a lot of young and hungry lions and lionesss out there with lots of brains, talent and energy, ready to step up to the plate for this job without the sick pathetic pay raise. Vote the Animal Farm Pigs out of office.
Mom of Sp. Ed Student wrote on Jan 12, 2009 9:16 AM:
My son was in special Ed here for 2 years and I am happy to say they worked very hard to get him caught up to his grade level and he has recently been released from it and back into full time general class lessons. Could not have done it without the patience and hard work from the teacher and asst. It's worth the money folks! I was always so touched by how caring these people are to the point where my son would give them hugs after a weekend of not seeing them. Support our schools, they represent a big part of who our children will become.
Espanol wrote on Jan 12, 2009 8:42 AM:
We need to keep cutting education. Its cost is just too high. We need to formalize efforts to reduce education to the lowest common denominator. Spanish for all. Come on, let's get with it.
Look Around wrote on Jan 9, 2009 12:54 PM:
Coos Bay Classified Staff need to take a look at the districts around us. They make considerably less per hour and have less of their insurance paid by their districts if they get any at all, and they DO NOT have paid vacation. I know because I have worked for Coos Bay and other districts. We are all hurting and attacking other staff in our own district is just sad.
Come on people wrote on Jan 9, 2009 9:59 AM:
From what I've been reading it sounds like everyone thinks we should settle for the cheapest and least qualified people to work in our schools. I don't know about you, but I'm willing to pay a little more to make sure my car gets fixed by someone who knows what they're doing and will do their best to make sure it doesn't break down again. Let's start supporting our schools so that they can provide the quality we DEMAND and pay the wages we have to in order to keep them providing it for our kids.
To the world newspaper wrote on Jan 8, 2009 6:33 PM:
Write a story about the assistants and help them get the word out that they need their hours and their jobs
Kids need them wrote on Jan 8, 2009 6:32 PM:
My student is in special education classes and tells me the assistant does more then the teacher....hmmmmm. What is wrong with this picture?
Think wrote on Jan 8, 2009 6:30 PM:
I feel bad for the assistants. THey handle so much of the paperwork for the special ed program to work. I would like to see the teachers and the special ed program to work without them. When a student has a problem whether it is personal or educational and the teacher is teaching it is the assistant that takes care of it. SHOW THEM SOME RESPECT! They dont deserve to get punished!
Phoey wrote on Jan 8, 2009 6:29 PM:
Yeah, like there are SEVERAL special programs directors positions available in the area...phoey! What a crock! There are so many educated and skilled people looking for work, if the director wants to leave the area over $10k/year, let her go and pick someone up who is just as educated, if not MORE motivated to do a good job
Supportive wrote on Jan 8, 2009 4:29 PM:
I agree that these are troubling and difficult times in our devastated economy. However, in order to keep our community functioning as best as possible we need to have highly qualified people in positions like these. If we always hire the least expansive "minimally qualified" person then we are setting ourselves up for failure. We must think in terms of overall success of programs and if that means giving someone a comparable wage then that's we need to do.
Union Worker wrote on Jan 8, 2009 2:22 PM:
Are you saying that all personnel in your district deserve to be paid the same wages as similiar sized schools throughout the state? We know that's not happening. This area traditionally pays less for the same job as other areas of the state, it sounds like this person is receiving preferential treatment.
ononomous wrote on Jan 8, 2009 2:10 PM:
Is this job about caring about education, or the money?
If the person really "cared" about the education that the district provides, then why don't they donate part of that raise back to the district? Same with the educational superintendents around the area.Do they really need all that income for themselves?
Maybe it is more important to drive a new car, and live in a plush home, than to kick some funds back into the school districts that so generously support them?
If the person really "cared" about the education that the district provides, then why don't they donate part of that raise back to the district? Same with the educational superintendents around the area.Do they really need all that income for themselves?
Maybe it is more important to drive a new car, and live in a plush home, than to kick some funds back into the school districts that so generously support them?
Confused... wrote on Jan 8, 2009 12:51 PM:
There is always someone as qualified or more qualified to do any job, especially now when so many people are looking for work. Stating that giving her the raise is to keep her here is ridiculous when so many educational programs are being cut. Bring back music or art, and if you can't keep someone without paying them more, find their replacement.
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