Saturday, March 22, 2008

U-Rating Hearing: UFT Advisor's Opening Statement--Letters of Commendation

Introduction:

My advisor opened by saying that I had been a teacher for 23 years and had taught science at IS. 666 for the past seven years. Prior to the 2006-2007 school year, I had always earned satisfactory ratings.

The advisor then entered into evidence two letters that I had received from Principal P:

1. December 17 2004. "Dear Ms. Moriah, As we close out the 2004 fall semester it is with great pleasure that I take the opportunity to thank you for your time, energy and efforts given to I.S. 666. We are very grateful. Now rest and have a safe and restful holiday.

2. December 8, 2005. "Dear Ms. Moriah, Thank you for your willingness to help make Meet the Teacher Night such a wonderful success. The night was possible only because you and other teachers generously gave up an evening to meet and greet the parents. Each parent I spoke to appreciated the presentation in which you clearly explained the curriculum and our expectations for the school year. They were thrilled with your presentation. Your continued support and willingness to help have enabled the school to progress. You are a definite asset to our school."

The advisor observed that one year I was being complemented and was earning satisfactory ratings and the next year I received a U-rating. People's abilities don't usually diminish that quickly.
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3 comments:

JUSTICE not "just us" said...

You should see the letters of commendation, as recent as two years ago, from the Principal that is driving me out of the system today.

There is something very wrong when despite the empirical evidence that you have and are performing your duties as a teacher they, Principals and APs can say you are not and get away with it!

Moriah Untamed said...

Did your advisor enter them as evidence?

JUSTICE not "just us" said...

Yes he did and I still lost!