tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post7813832410861258643..comments2023-05-13T05:23:59.328-04:00Comments on New Bedford Educators Association: “It’s Just Business…” Submitted to NBEANBEAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04258299270468062184noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-88465922773338833092014-05-31T21:12:29.612-04:002014-05-31T21:12:29.612-04:00I know a newbie that just got a job at Parker. All...I know a newbie that just got a job at Parker. All I can say is good luck because the principal is not on your side. The parents ,most, don't care about their child's education and old Pia will nail you to a cross for something that is out of your control. Drugs,apathy and entitlement run rampant in this district. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-42525960397333969232014-05-30T10:13:59.674-04:002014-05-30T10:13:59.674-04:00To add to the tax discussion, the educational expe...To add to the tax discussion, the educational expense can also be taken as the "Lifetime Learning Credit" which reimburses actual expenses as a 20% credit, depending on your income level and filing status. And you don't have to file a Schedule A--itemized deductions in order to take that. That's in addition to the $250 Educator Expense deduction for non-itemizers.<br />That being said, as a business instructor, I was told that I was not eligible for the RETELL training because I was not in the core subjects. Yet somehow New Bedford thinks they are exempt from responsibility for offering this training to ALL teachers who have at least one ELL student (I have several in EVERY class). I, too, would like some straight answers on this, even though I'm not going back to NBHS next school year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-92026910647861399152014-05-30T08:03:12.957-04:002014-05-30T08:03:12.957-04:00If only a layperson could understand the magnitude...If only a layperson could understand the magnitude of deceit that transpires in this school system. I've come to the conclusion that Durkin purposefully commits stupid acts and wastes taxpayers to exasperate her staff so that they will voluntarily abandon ship. Like they say "you can't fix stupid" ... Honestly, It is a brilliant plan but maddening to those who are more intelligent than she.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-7513458551655608892014-05-30T07:59:13.941-04:002014-05-30T07:59:13.941-04:00Call in the advocacy groups to help fight for what...Call in the advocacy groups to help fight for what's right for our students. We can't turn to DESE and durkin's bud Chester. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-22275232776716913552014-05-30T04:16:48.261-04:002014-05-30T04:16:48.261-04:00Durkin, Sonia, and &$$$$$ are a bad combinatio...Durkin, Sonia, and &$$$$$ are a bad combination and are all for removing teachers with a voice of discontentment. Yet, Marlene, hand flapper and mayor adore and applaud them for the great services and contributions. Remove, rehire, and redefine under the guise of career and college readiness. For Durkin and her henchmen, it is a get rich quick scheme. Their alignment with Durkin will be the catalyst for their demise. Teachers are disgusted and fed up with their mission to seek and destroy. This is a vendetta against teachers and they won't stop until all those who are seen as a threat are forced out. We also have grave concerns about how the state funding will be dispersed. PIA Durkin is a snake and cannot be trusted to invest it where it is needed most. This erratic woman is on a power trip. She makes the rules and breaks the rules. Her ego trumps ethics. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-10535958786122282372014-05-29T23:34:44.947-04:002014-05-29T23:34:44.947-04:00It is not about the students. It's about a fan...It is not about the students. It's about a fantastic pension package. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-67182449227451466822014-05-29T23:31:58.294-04:002014-05-29T23:31:58.294-04:00Pia can manipulate the young and impressionable wi...Pia can manipulate the young and impressionable with false promises of a bright future at the expense of others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-84780997225530295422014-05-29T23:29:20.793-04:002014-05-29T23:29:20.793-04:00What is the salary for a newbie who designs pretty...What is the salary for a newbie who designs pretty posters and carries out durkin's orders? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-70522046347233289172014-05-29T21:28:52.879-04:002014-05-29T21:28:52.879-04:00low level ELLs should be getting 2.5 hrs a day of ...low level ELLs should be getting 2.5 hrs a day of pull out services ..... And that is not going to happen . Breaking more laws. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-13761509576561934602014-05-29T18:50:14.765-04:002014-05-29T18:50:14.765-04:00Don't know if they are bleeding the system dry...Don't know if they are bleeding the system dry or just biting off their nose despite their face ... Either way looks like these very qualified teachers are SOL! Perhaps they are now overqualified to work in NBPS. Regardless, it is a complete waste of money and time replacing them with transient "newbies" who have little intention of investing as much time as the existing SEI teachers ... But that's just New Bedford being New Bedford ... No real vision for ELL's ...just throw them into the pool with all the other kids and hope they can swim as fast and as far as their peers. Sounds like a stellar plan Sonia Walmsley has devised!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-64769909284064615052014-05-29T16:39:04.350-04:002014-05-29T16:39:04.350-04:00Durkin is all about the numbers not the people
she...Durkin is all about the numbers not the people<br />she does not care about teachers, kids, parents or anyone....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-26445008271726394752014-05-29T16:38:09.506-04:002014-05-29T16:38:09.506-04:00Teachers can claim a straight 250.00 based on supp...Teachers can claim a straight 250.00 based on supplies that they buy- which often top out over 250.<br />but for continueing education is a seperate deduction- this is from the H & R block website:<br />Where do I enter deductions for continuing education expenses related to my work?<br /><br />Depending on where you received the education, you can deduct expenses on either of these:<br /> •Form 1040 <br />•Schedule C<br /> <br />If you received the education from eligible sources, claim the expenses on Form 1040. Schools eligible to offer federal student aid include:<br /> •Colleges<br />•Universities<br />•Vocational schools<br />•Other postsecondary educational institutions<br /> <br />If the education wasn’t at an eligible institution, you might still be able to deduct the costs. You can deduct qualifying education as a business expense. Qualifying work-related education must meet one of these tests:<br /> •The education serves a bona fide business purpose of your employer. Either your employer or the law requires it for you to keep you: •Current salary<br />•Status<br />•Job<br /> <br />•The education maintains or improves skills you need for your present work.<br /> <br />Even if the education meets one or both of the tests, it still might not be considered work-related. It’s not qualifying work-related education if it’s either of these:<br /> •Necessary to meet the minimum educational requirements of your present trade or business<br />•Part of a program of study that qualifies you for a new trade or business<br /> <br />If your education qualifies as work-related, you can deduct your expenses. Report them as miscellaneous expenses on Schedule C.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-64374120873771331832014-05-29T16:10:17.507-04:002014-05-29T16:10:17.507-04:00This is bad practice. Most districts pride themsel...This is bad practice. Most districts pride themselves on retaining highly-qualified and experienced teachers. ELLs are regarded as the throw-away population in NBPS by administration. Durkin and her ESL director are shameless in their actions. Mr. Chase was correct when he said Durkin creates more problems than solutions. Fire them all. They are bleeding the system dry. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-51735008481208339912014-05-29T15:41:49.177-04:002014-05-29T15:41:49.177-04:00check that tax deduction suggestion. The only thin...check that tax deduction suggestion. The only thing teachers can deduct is $250 per year no matter how much they spendAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-57777640393881906782014-05-29T11:43:28.845-04:002014-05-29T11:43:28.845-04:00I love people that comment on this blog and say &q...I love people that comment on this blog and say " find a job somewhere else"<br />these people have little to no understanding of how the current system works. It is nearly impossible for a highly qualified top step teacher to get a job in another district. <br />My advice is that all the SEI teachers get together and for a local cohort to do their training. Pay for it themselves and outwit Durkin.<br />yes it will suck that they have to pay for it themselves but it will be tax deductable and then they won't get fired.<br />Beat her at her own game.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-89409047503967128912014-05-29T09:59:18.424-04:002014-05-29T09:59:18.424-04:00Whatever happened to class-action lawsuits? Talk ...Whatever happened to class-action lawsuits? Talk about BAD business!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-2936311995470847932014-05-29T06:31:08.291-04:002014-05-29T06:31:08.291-04:00Hey! You were driven out by Pia Durkin now what wi...Hey! You were driven out by Pia Durkin now what will you do? Get hired by a higher performing district that respects your expertise! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com