[Lee-Substitute-Info] Lee County Association of Professional Substitute Teachers

[Lee County Substitute Information]

September 30, 2023
Ladies and gentlemen, Lee County Association of Professional Substitute
Teachers has come to a crossword in its existence.  The past couple of years
have been catastrophic for so many on so many levels, but if this
Association is to continue, we must come together as a unit.
Depending upon our sources we have between 1500 and 1800 Guest Teachers on
the roster. However, we rarely hear from you. We will only succeed if we
come together in numbers. We need your help.
 Many Guest teachers aren't even aware that we have an Association, which
has been in existence for over 20 years. We are always fighting for better
wages, parity with surrounding counties and inclusion in the educational
process, which we maintain in the absence of full-time teachers, some of
whom are leaving the teaching altogether. But we need numbers.
LCSD has shown, to present, how little they care about the survival of
"Guest Teachers". I am no longer comparing salaries with surrounding
counties. Those figures change depending upon who wants the information. We
are focusing on the inability of employees to live in Lee County. Talking
about a quality education, by qualified educators for our children. This
District is running them off, by offensive salaries like ours. We will not
be satisfied with $15.22.  And that only because the entry levels came in at
$15. These are issues that "WE" must address as an Association.
Issues about long-term pay. What happens in a disaster for those who depend
on this as their salary?
Things need to be put in perspective.  Our demands should be realistic. We
need volunteers to man committees.  We need a Webmaster. We need members to
pay their annual dues of $20 a year.
We are in dire need of dues paying volunteers.
We need your participation if we are to accomplish any of our goals. 
There is a scheduled meeting, Tuesday at 6pm, at the LCSD, 2855 Colonial
Blvd, Fort Myers. I think it is imperative that Substitute Teachers attend
and show our solidarity.  There are changes we need to be abreast of. This
is our opportunity.
All Substitute Teachers can access Lee County Association of Professional
Substitute Teachers at: lcapst.org <http://lcapst.org>  or email me at:
sheridanc at leeschools.net <mailto:sheridanc at leeschools.net> 
 "The hope of the world lies in what one demands, not of others, but of
oneself." James Baldwin
Sheridan Chester
President, Lee County Association
of Professional Substitute Teachers
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