We Can Do Better

Ellicott Teachers did you know that your salaries are the lowest in El Paso County?  The school board froze your salaries based upon H. Terry Ebert’s recommendation. Ebert made his recommendation just a few weeks after he convinced the board to give him a pay raise of nearly $4,000. Now Ebert says that freezing teacher salaries was necessary because of the “cutback” in state funding.  It that true?  The committee believes WE CAN DO BETTER in supporting our teaching staff.  The committee believes you should get your pay back, and actually need to be better compensated for what you do. 

The committee knows you are doing a fantastic job.  We know you put your blood, sweat and tears into your work, and we have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for what you do.  But we also know that the administration and the board can do a better job in supporting you in your efforts.   Talking about CSAP scores does not reflect on the teachers.  Talking about budgets does not reflect on the teachers – it reflects on the administration and school board for not doing everything possible to support the teachers.

Not only do we know that WE CAN DO BETTER, we know we should do better in supporting the teaching staff.  We must and WE CAN DO BETTER in getting the students ready for adult life.

Teachers, join the Citizens for Excellent Ellicott Schools, so our united voice will bring the changes we need. 

What will help you the most?  teacher aids in your classrooms – better more up to date text books – a better daily plan –more academic freedom – Join the committee or just let us know what you need and we will do everything possible to get it for you.

If you don’t agree with something – tell us because that is the way we will be able to fix problems.  You the teacher’s are the heart and soul of the system – we need to hear your voices