PROF: Librarian status?

[Lynn Burns Bright <bright@TENET.EDU>]

Hello LM_Netters.  Once again, I am calling on you for help.
The elementary librarians in our district have a meeting
on Monday with the superintendent regarding our classification
status as it relates to our pay scale.  We were notified of this
today.  We have several other concerns but have no time to do
extended research.  This is where you can help.  I need to know,
specifically from elementary LM Specialists, the following things:
    1.  How are you classified regarding pay?  As teachers?
        Administrators?   Other?
    2.  Do you receive extra compensation for having a Masters?
    3.  Are you on an extended contract?  If so, how many days?
    4.  Is a substitute provided for you when  you are absent?
    5.  Are you supplemented or reimbursed for expenses when
        attending professional meetings?
Our district has had certified librarians for only 4 years.  11 out of
22 schools are covered.  We are instructional personnel and are
expected to teach in every class.  We are not classified as teachers
when it comes to teacher pay raises.  Right now, we work the same
number of days as teachers.  There is a supplement added to the base
salary but no compensation for having a Masters.  We realize that
the district doesn't know quite what to do with us and we want to
establish the right policies for the future.  Thanks so much for
your help and please email me directly.   Gratefully, Lynn

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Lynn Bright                     Goliad Elementary School
Librarian                       3902 Goliad Street
bright@tenet.edu                San Angelo, TX 76904
        "Reading is a window to the world!"
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