A Message From Your President

Hello WETA,
 
As we begin to close out this school year with all of the changes that have taken place, it is my duty to make you aware of what will be facing us as we move toward the next school year and the 2012 election on November 6th.
 
I have attached two pieces of information that I urge you to take time to read.  They concern a special interest group known as ALEC.  This is the group that has been responsible for the current glut of legislation that permeated every state with a Republican Governor and Legislature, including Ohio.  This legislation in every case is designed to take away your collective bargaining rights as teachers.  Further, this group is determined to destroy Public Education. Remember Senate Bill 5 and the fight in Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois, as well as New Jersey, Alabama — the list goes on and on and on… Don’t forget the Jackson-Kasich plan already discussed in an earlier communication to you. Kasich loves it!!!!
 
Please take time to look at the background information and also the list of Ohio Legislators including your Governor Kasich  who are card carrying members of this despicable group!!! Ohio House Representative from the current Ohio 63rd, soon to be the new 61st District in Eastern Lake County, Ron Young is also an active member of this group.
 
MAKE NO MISTAKE 
THEY ARE OUT TO DESTROY US AND OUR PROFESSION
 
If they gain one more member in the Ohio House of Representative in November they will have a super majority and will be able to pass any legislation without challenge.
Currently 59-40 
The Ohio Senate is already 23-10
 
!!!!Remember Senate Bill 5!!!!
 
The road to November has been paved and we need to start looking at Education Friendly Candidates regardless of party affiliation. All members of the Ohio House of Representatives and one half of the Senate, all even numbered districts including ours, are up for election this year. Unfortunately, it seems that we will always be fighting for our lives in the once honored profession!!!!
 
LINKS: 
 

Willoughby-Eastlake Schools Levy Passes

The Willoughby-Eastlake School levy passed last night by a 8,939 to 7,278 margin.  Here are some links:

News-Herald:  http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2012/03/07/news/doc4f56d854da2b1046512980.txt

Cleveland Plain Dealer:  http://www.cleveland.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/03/13_northeast_ohio_districts_ok.html

View all election results from Tuesday, March 6:  http://www.lakeelections.com/EL45m.HTM

THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED WITH THE CAMPAIGN!!!!!

 

Cleveland Plain Dealer endorses the Willoughby-Eastlake Schools Levy

Here is the link to the Cleveland Plain Dealer article that shows their endorsement of the March 6 levy:

Link:  http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2012/02/the_plain_dealer_endorses_the_21.html

Willoughby-Eastlake Schools Seeking 4.99-mill levy

Here is a link to the latest News-Herald article detailing our levy:

Link:  http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2012/02/17/news/doc4f3e995b104df735598448.txt

Funding Challenges Continue for Schools

Here is a link to a News-Herald article detailing how local districts are facing the recent funding challenges in Ohio:

Link:  http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2012/02/17/news/doc4f3dab333b653819448932.txt

Willoughby-Eastlake Schools Lay Out Case for March Levy

Here is the link to the Cleveland Plain Dealer article dealing with the Willoughby-Eastlake levy:

http://www.cleveland.com/willoughby/index.ssf/2012/01/willoughby-eastlake_schools_la.html

Willoughby-Eastlake Schools to Cut 90 Jobs for 2012-13 School Year

Here is the link to the News-Herald article detailing the cuts for the district:

Link:  http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2012/01/19/news/nh4989393.txt

 

Teach for America Coming to Ohio in the Fall

To read about the “Teach for America” program that is coming to Ohio in the fall, click here.

Other Links:

Teach for America ‘research’ questioned

Teach for America Met With Big Questions in Face of Expansion

Ohio GOP’s Latest Weapon Against Public Education: HB 136

View the Legislation here.

Read about the effects here and here.

Ohio school vouchers bill undergoes overhaul

Mayfield joins schools opposing Ohio House Bill 136

Area Educators weigh in on HB 136

Superintendents oppose proposed House Bill 136

Proposed school voucher program a bad idea: Sun News Editorial

Issue 2 Goes Down by 61%-39% Margin!!!!!

http://www.cleveland.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/11/ohio_voters_overwhelmingly_rej.html