Centennial Post

Now if I only had a hundred readers to match my hundred posts. Perhaps it has something to do with my content... My writing? It can't be that clever, memorable title...

But I guess I'll use the hundredth post to celebrate the willingness of Sandy Barry and Janet Kandoian to join Doug Caldwell and Jamie Watson on the negotiating team this year. As everyone is aware, this is the third year of a three-year contract, so the team that negotiated it is still in place. The word on the wire is that Mama Odom out with a new baby, but Chief Negotiator Kaplan wanted to ensure middle and elementary representation, so those two folks kindly agreed to give up some time.

PLEASE REMEMBER: THE MUSTERING OF THE NEGOTIATING TEAM DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO BE SOLD DOWN THE RIVER.

I know that folks are anxious about the potential for layoffs, rising costs (e.g. health coverage), the best three years for retirement, and the 3.5% increase in the contract. The team will be talking to the admin about the budget -- dialogue is a good way to get more info and fashion creative, productive solutions.