Making parity a reality requires changes to the status quo.
Novato teachers' total compensation averages 5.7% below average comparable districts:
Entry level 1.3% = $641 deficit
BA + 60 Step 10 4.6% = $3,034 deficit
Maximum Step and Class 7.1% = $5,753 deficit
In 1990 NUSD teacher salary was comparable at BA + 60 Step 10.
Non-management certificated salaries are underfunded :
2005-2006 by $1.8 million
2006-2007 by $ .95 million
NUSD simply can't continue with business as usual and keep quality teachers and programs given the vagaries of public revenues. It is of utmost importance that we have a long range plan which would include a Parcel Tax renewal, but also have a distinct and articulated direction about how the District will move forward in a proactive, rather than reactive mode. It is an historical fact in Novato is that teachers' salaries have borne the brunt of specialized programs . Creative problem-solving and consensus building is needed now. All stakeholders need to keep in mind what is really good for kids. We have no time to waste.
2006-2007 by $ .95 million
NUSD simply can't continue with business as usual and keep quality teachers and programs given the vagaries of public revenues. It is of utmost importance that we have a long range plan which would include a Parcel Tax renewal, but also have a distinct and articulated direction about how the District will move forward in a proactive, rather than reactive mode. It is an historical fact in Novato is that teachers' salaries have borne the brunt of specialized programs . Creative problem-solving and consensus building is needed now. All stakeholders need to keep in mind what is really good for kids. We have no time to waste.
posted by Novato Federation of Teachers @ 9:50 PM
