This is the response I received today from the office of the President of the school board for the district. Frankly I am impressed to get a response and that she checked my status. I can't wait for the other 1,200 teachers to get hired so I can get my job back!
Dear Ms. Knapp,
Thank you for your email to Board President García. On the surface, it may appear that we do not care about our employees. The fact is that we do care a great deal.
I want to acknowledge that this situation must be extremely upsetting and frustrating. Working as an extended substitute certainly does not compare with being a contracted teacher. We’re not satisfied with this outcome, either--the District worked hard to recruit you, and we do not want to lose you. No one wanted the layoffs to happen. The goal has always been to maintain as many teaching positions as possible. Very difficult decisions were made in order for the District to remain solvent while still being able to meet the needs of our students.
On the positive side, you will have guaranteed employment (other RIF’d teachers whose schools were not able to bring them on as extended subs do not have this assurance) and you will qualify for health benefits effective October 1st because you worked the whole year last year. However, I checked your status, and unfortunately, there are approximately 1,200 elementary teachers with more seniority who would have to be offered reemployment before we could legally reach you on the list.
I wish I could help more.
With best wishes,
Amy
Amy Cooper
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of Board President Mónica García
Los Angeles Unified School District
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