Michelle Apperson of Sutterville Elementary School,
the “Teacher of the Year” for Sacramento City Unified School District, is about
to be laid off because of the growing budget dysfunction in Sacramento.
the “Teacher of the Year” for Sacramento City Unified School District, is about
to be laid off because of the growing budget dysfunction in Sacramento.
District officials contend that they are mandated by
state law to enforce the “last hired, first fired” rule for certificated staff.
state law to enforce the “last hired, first fired” rule for certificated staff.
The fiscal and education crises in California cannot
be solved with tax increases absent reform
be solved with tax increases absent reform
Instead of tax increases, Governor Brown should put
the following amendments to a vote:
the following amendments to a vote:
1. Reform
teacher tenure in public schools
teacher tenure in public schools
2. End
compulsory dues to public sector unions
compulsory dues to public sector unions
3. Limit
State Spending
State Spending
4. Enact
a Statewide School Choice Program
a Statewide School Choice Program
Whereas previous governors have failed to promote
these initiatives, Governor Brown, taking advantage of the increasingly unpopular
public sector unions and increasingly exorbitant budget deficits, could sell
these initiatives successfully, saving extraordinary teachers, curbing public
sector unions, and salvaging this state’s sinking financial future.
these initiatives, Governor Brown, taking advantage of the increasingly unpopular
public sector unions and increasingly exorbitant budget deficits, could sell
these initiatives successfully, saving extraordinary teachers, curbing public
sector unions, and salvaging this state’s sinking financial future.