Department Head Supplements

["David H. Ratner 904-676-1421" <RATNERD@MAIL.FIRN.EDU>]

I am happy to see the issue of secondary department head supplements
brought to light.  In our school, supplements are paid based upon the
number of members in their department.  This formula pays heads of larger
departments such as English or Social Studies an inordinately large sum of
money compared to their work load.  Then, consider the 1 or 2 person
department where the head works long hours before and after school and is
paid much less.  Where is the equity?

Basically, the concept of supplements is a sham.  In no other profession
are people paid a flat rate and then expected to work an infinite number of
hours to accomplish a given task.  If teachers want to be treated as
professionals they need to insist on a professional remuneration.

Thank you for allowing me to express my viewpoint.

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