Michigan Votes Forum

Introduced in the House on May 10, 2011, to revise a provision that prohibits firing or demoting a public school teacher except for "reasonable and just cause,” changing this to “for a reason that is not arbitrary and capricious.” Also, to only pay a suspended teacher for 90 days, unless the suspension is reversed in an appeal hearing. Finally, to revise the definition of a “demotion” of a teacher (which triggers a host of procedural mandates), from a loss of pay equal to three days of employment to a loss equal to 30 days, or a 15 day suspension

The vote was 61 in favor, 46 opposed and 3 not voting

(House Roll Call 170 at House Journal 0)

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This Bill will be a great improvement for the State of Michigan. We can assume that the liberal media will attack this bill because of the invasion to the "tenure" clause with Unions. I hope the Democrats look past this and keep the school children's education at the top and forefront because teachers who are only "in it for themselves" are not true "teachers".

Where is Michigan on the same problem as this article shows what they have in ..................? .............I'm putting money on this one that "tenure" will prevail ! ............http://moonbattery.com/?p=12758

A big part of the job as a teacher is to discover effective ways to help children make it through the difficult times of their academic lives, so that they can reach leadership positions later on. Students must have the ability to problem solve effectively is very important in helping them learn self-respect and self-esteem, overcome feelings of helplessness, and promote a generalized sense of capability.