tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post7870017929635551142..comments2023-08-24T05:24:51.011-04:00Comments on PURE Reform: Resignation of John Tarka Pgh Fed Teachers PresQuestionerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04349071186140766778noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-11766691308138452732011-06-24T07:40:13.901-04:002011-06-24T07:40:13.901-04:00At the end of the day, Tarka is just another blowh...At the end of the day, Tarka is just another blowhard, as was Al Fondy. Fondy's best days were the early days of the union---the late 70's, the 80's. After that, he lived on reputation and grabbed a few dollars more for old vets at each turn while basically screwing everyone else. God rest his soul, but let's quit looking to canonize earlier leaders of the PFT. They've always done the most for those who immediately surround them.<br />I hope Mark will be a breath of fresh air.<br />Anyone who would vote for more of the same under Nina is an idiot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-33402959710905341342011-06-23T11:59:59.690-04:002011-06-23T11:59:59.690-04:00I see it as the TITANIC SinkingI see it as the TITANIC SinkingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-61098083889978153632011-06-23T11:48:18.809-04:002011-06-23T11:48:18.809-04:00To Old Timer and all,
For the past couple of year...To Old Timer and all,<br /><br />For the past couple of years, I couldn't decide if Tarka and his PFT staff were clueless, bought off, or simply incompetent.<br /><br />Now I know. The letter the membership just received about Tarka's resignation BRAGGED about Nina's leading role in implementing the RISE program.<br /><br />As you and every teacher know, the RISE program is very subjective, very dependent on the whims of the rating administrator.<br /><br />Careers are being ruined by poor ratings on vague topics such as "class works cooperatively."<br /><br />If a teacher writes too many referrals, expect a poor rating.<br /><br />If a teacher deviates from the canned curriculum to, say, add another review day for a test, expect a poor rating.<br /><br />If a teacher dares to disagree (not disobey, just disagree) with an administrator, expect a poor rating.<br /><br />The huge majority of teachers see RISE for what it is: a way for administrators to get around state School Code and local contract protections.<br /><br />Yet Nina BRAGS about her involvement in this! <br /><br />My conclusion: the PFT staff is simply and utterly clueless.<br /><br />They are like small children piloting a great ocean liner.Veteran Teachernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-65717379121177059522011-06-22T16:43:30.365-04:002011-06-22T16:43:30.365-04:00And he was surrounded by like thinking parasites. ...And he was surrounded by like thinking parasites. If you've ever been to a RISE meeting, where the woman from the PFT talks about what a great program it is, you'd want to puke.<br />She is a union rep????<br />RISE is a multi-pronged way to say, "As principal, I can get you any number of ways."<br />That John, Nina and the woman from the PFT with the overblown sense of ego trumpet it should tell teachers all they need to know about allegiances.<br /><br />Nina must go. All of John's old guard must go.Old Timernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-46340839752012425362011-06-21T22:06:31.592-04:002011-06-21T22:06:31.592-04:00Tarka was a parasite, he sold out the rank and fil...Tarka was a parasite, he sold out the rank and file. He has no soulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-15666928546638665612011-06-21T21:25:50.906-04:002011-06-21T21:25:50.906-04:00PG article on this topic:
http://www.post-gazette...PG article on this topic:<br /><br />http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11172/1155240-100.stmQuestionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349071186140766778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-69603058410668197212011-06-21T17:52:40.381-04:002011-06-21T17:52:40.381-04:00She IS more of the same. She is part of the same c...She IS more of the same. She is part of the same crew that seeks to either ignore or cover up dissent. She and everyone surrounding her are what one would call 'political hacks'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-34396598807854910992011-06-21T16:53:04.391-04:002011-06-21T16:53:04.391-04:00How is Nina automatically the next Union President...How is Nina automatically the next Union President without the Union voting on it? Is she the temp replacement until there is a vote?<br /><br />I'm hearing she is more of the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-46587779977310731372011-06-21T14:03:56.517-04:002011-06-21T14:03:56.517-04:00What contract? They are still writing it!What contract? They are still writing it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-14620504077899528482011-06-21T13:42:14.618-04:002011-06-21T13:42:14.618-04:00John Tarka did indeed loose sight of the people th...John Tarka did indeed loose sight of the people that he represented.<br />I am glad he has left, but the harm has been done. I do not know how Nina and the otheres can defend the last contract.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com