(posted 4/27/09) At the last board meeting the decision to rescind layoff notices to many teachers was welcome news to all of us. Many were able to breathe a sigh of relief. Unfortunately, 8 permanent and probationary teachers still face layoffs, and all of our colleagues working under temporary contracts still face uncertainty about next year. Last Friday April 24th was our hearing date with an administrative law judge to contest these remaining layoff notices. Our teachers were well represented by a CTA attorney as well as CTA staff. The hearing officer conducted a fair proceeding, and will issue an opinion by May 7th. It is impossible to predict the outcome until then. In the meantime, let's all remember to support our colleagues facing layoffs and uncertainty. What happens to them affects us all...
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