The Prince William County School Board dey consider whether to extend teachers' workday by 30 minutes without adding to their salary. This proposal don dey cause plenty talk and wahala among teachers and education associations.
Wahala Dey Ground
Some teachers dey vex say adding 30 minutes to their workday without extra pay be like cutting their salary. One teacher talk say na pay cut wey dem dey give dem through the back door. The Virginia Education Association also dey against the idea, saying no other profession go gree for that kind arrangement.
School Board Stand
But some members of the school board dey disagree. Dem point out say na only two school districts for Virginia, including Prince William County, wey teachers dey work less than seven-and-a-half hours a day. Board member Jennifer Wall talk say most school divisions dey work 7.5 hours, so na the norm be that.
History of the Matter
Before 2012, teachers for Prince William County dey work seven hours. For 2012, the board approve step increase and extend the teacher workday to 7.5 hours. For 2016, dem reinstate the seven-hour workday because teachers complain.
Survey Results
The school system do survey wey show say most school divisions for Virginia dey work 7.5 hours, including lunch. Prince William dey among the few wey dey work seven hours.
Teachers' Response
Plenty teachers don talk their mind for board meetings, expressing worry about the possible extension of their contract hours. Dem dey fear say e go affect their time and well-being.
Next Steps
The School Board go vote on the matter on Wednesday. The decision go affect every public school teacher for the county. People dey wait to see wetin go happen and how e go affect the education system.