TeachersAreSick

Teachers in Metro Nashville Public Schools demanding fully funded public education

[Bob Mendes @mendesbob]

The job of the chair of the Council's Budget Committee is to propose a Substitute Budget. I'll propose a rate increase slightly higher than the Mayor's - $1.066. For a $250,000 home, that's less than $3.50 per month different than what the Mayor proposed.

https://t.co/hAKxXN3iOF

[The Equity Alliance @EquityAlliance1]

Today's protest was peaceful and unified. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

We witnessed white people defacing public property while marching and told them to stop. The people now attempting to set fire to the Metro Courthouse right now are NOT associated with today's peaceful protest rally. It ain't us.

[TeachersAreSick @SickTeachers]

@GovBillLee You need to be ordering a state-wide shelter in place! Please consider how your waiting is only going to harm the medical folks you’re praising here. Take action!!!

[John Cooper @JohnCooper4Nash]

An incredible amount of support continues to be shown to our city. In just 36 hours, @CFMT has received $2,127,674,70. Thank you to the @Titans for donating $1 million and the @NFLFoundation for donating $250,000. Thank you to all who have donated so far. #NashvilleStrong

[TN Education Report @TNEdReport]

Data released by the Sycamore Institute indicates teachers in Tennessee now earn about $2400 LESS than they did in 2009:

https://t.co/PlGWhex97G

[TeachersAreSick @SickTeachers]

One more week to get your #Red4Ed and #SickTeachers tshirts!!! Don’t miss the chance to rep our fight for a fully funded MNPS. https://t.co/gWw5L7Psxp

[TeachersAreSick @SickTeachers]

Check out these shirts to represent #sickteachers & #RED4ED this budget season. Get yours today!! https://t.co/gWw5L7Psxp

[TeachersAreSick @SickTeachers]

Join #Red4Ed tomorrow and rep your red!! Send us any pictures of you and your colleagues representing.

[TeachersAreSick @SickTeachers]

@zulfat4council ...of more revenue for the city, as well as showing the ways this current system of Property Taxes is inequitable.

[TeachersAreSick @SickTeachers]

As we prepare for another budget process this spring, it is important to remember that the $ to fund MNPS exists in Nashville. It comes down to whether or not the Council is able to find & direct it towards MNPS. Thanks @zulfat4council for explaining a possible source... (1/2)

[Bob Mendes @mendesbob]

This is welcome news. My full statement is here:

https://t.co/MpyPLkh1Yp

[TeachersAreSick @SickTeachers]

We support you, @Clemmons4Mayor !

[Pastors for Tennessee Children @pastors4tnkids]

Tennessee is going to spend millions on vouchers, but has cut summer reading programs. Profit over children.

[Jason Gonzales @ByJasonGonzales]

How much do #Nashville teachers have to pay for rent? For first-year teachers, over half their pay.

A new @usatoday survey shows it isn't easy to make a living as a teacher in Music City. This isn't much of a surprise to #red4ed/@sickteachers

https://t.co/ogfXDnhdsn

[TeachersAreSick @SickTeachers]

Reach out in your community! Help 2 new friends, neighbors, or family members email their council members #fullyfundmnps

[TeachersAreSick @SickTeachers]

Email time! Reach out to your council member and encourage them to support the budget that will fully fund MNPS

[TeachersAreSick @SickTeachers]

Y’all are experts at this by now, but give your council member a call and remind them that full funding is possible!

[Jason Gonzales @ByJasonGonzales]

CM Barkley Allen wants to know what makes it into the budget if district doesn't get $76.7.

Henson says with Briley budget, it'd fund 3 percent for employees and that's it- no textbooks, no SEL initiatives, no bonus pay for bus drivers.

[Jason Gonzales @ByJasonGonzales]

CM @bedne says he is concerned about Ed #voucher targeted at MNPS and Shelby. He wants to know cost to district and if that's been analyzed.

ESA program is scheduled for 2021.

Henson said district is seeking guidance still from state.

"We don't have solid answers."

[Jason Gonzales @ByJasonGonzales]

On bringing any employees making less than $15 an hour, the district would need an extra $5.199 million.

Would impact ~1600 employees.

Allemployees would be eligible for step raise under budget proposal.

Increase to $15 for eligible employees would be on avg 15.4% increase