SCUSD: NO LONGER FOR SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER?
After years of being led by billionaire privatizers, the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) is finally turning the page on some of the darkest times in city history. This is great news for the students who deserve better services and for the teachers who have been bashed by the powers that be and the Sacramento Bee.
The recent collaboration between the district and its labor unions is the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship in our learning community supported by students, parents, and teachers. Finally, we can focus on growing and improving the services to the students instead of focusing on privatization.
This may be the rebirth of SCUSD as the true heart of Sacramento. And maybe, just maybe, the powers that be and the Sacramento Bee will stop bashing the teachers and their union. We can only hope.
In a historic move, the Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA) and SCUSD have reached an agreement on increasing teacher compensation for the 2022-2023 school year. And let me tell you, it's about damn time!
The agreement includes a 10% ongoing salary increase for all SCTA members, a 6% increase for staff providing critical services, and an increase in substitute teacher pay to $355 per day. That's right, folks. The subs are finally getting their due.
But that's not all. The parties have also committed to reaching a two-year deal on pay for the school years from 2023 to 2025, as well as an agreement on class size and other issues, by November 15. It's like Christmas came early for the teachers and students of SCUSD.
Gone are the days of billionaire privatizers trying to control our schools. It's time to focus on community schools that we deserve. And with this new agreement, we can finally do just that.
But let's not forget about the elephant in the room. The district and union had previously been at odds, culminating in an eight-day strike during the 2021-22 school year. But now, they've put their differences aside and come together for the greater good.
It's like a rom-com where the two leads hate each other at first, but then they realize they're perfect for each other. Except in this case, it's the district and union realizing they're perfect for each other. It's a beautiful thing.
So let's raise a glass to the SCTA and SCUSD for finally coming to an agreement that benefits everyone involved. Here's to a brighter future for our schools and our students. Cheers!
Sacramento teachers union and SCUSD reach agreement to boost salaries https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-teachers-union-and-scusd-reach-agreement-to-boost-salaries/44953324
