And in Utah, they are simply bypassing negotiations with the teachers’ union altogether.
That just makes things so much easier for the ed reformistas.
From the Utah News, Utah Teachers Worry About Precedent Set by Ogden District:
Some Utah teachers worry that the Ogden School District is setting a precedent for other districts by skipping negotiations with its teachers union and phasing out pay based on experience.
At least one influential lawmaker says he hopes it will lead to similar reforms statewide.
The district sent notices to teachers last weekend, telling them that it is not negotiating with the Ogden Education Association for a collective 2011-12 contract. Teachers are asked to sign and