[speedgibson] Speed Gibson: Another Tale of Two Cities

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Posted by Speed Gibson:
Another Tale of Two Cities
http://speedgibson.powerblogs.com/posts/1200026734.shtml


   It's not a done deal, but the Minneapolis Schools have reached a
   tentative agreement with its teachers union. The St. Paul Schools did
   earlier, and the new pact was just ratified.
   While the St. Paul contract further entrenches seniority, the
   Minneapolis contract breaks from that sacred union concept. Per the
   Star Tribune:

     At each school, the principal, an administrator and at least two
     teachers will form a hiring committee for interviewing. The group
     will interview at least 10 teachers -- the five most senior and
     five others who are seen as qualified. The committee will seek
     consensus on new hires, but if not, the principal will have the
     final say.

   I think this is remarkable and I applaud all parties.