SCUSD Observer
Why a “voluntary” contribution instead of furlough days?
I’m hearing some folks express concerns about the “voluntary” contribution being put in the contract concession, instead of furlough days. This idea was kicked around since about March or April, but hasn’t been clearly explained or articulated. Here is why I think it’s a better deal:
- Once days are given up on the calendar (especially around Thanksgiving) they are hard to bring back, even if the days you try to bring back are at the end or beginning of the year.
- Fewer days are bad for kids (less instruction), bad for teachers (less gross pay = less counting towards retirement, etc.)
- A contribution is easier to “sunset” or end in an agreement
- We can control where the money is allocated more specifically (only for bringing back certificated staff