Local teachers, unions disappointed by teacher raise plan

Karen Yi, Sun Sentinel 4:08 p.m. EDT, April 29, 2013 South Florida’s teachers and their unions expressed disappointment Monday at the decision by state lawmakers to give teacher raises based on evaluations and not until next year. “This is extremely disappointing,” said Sharon Glickman, president of the Broward Teachers Union. She said both the delay [...]

Two unions want Gent for Palm schools chief

Palm Beach County schools’ temporary Superintendent Wayne Gent today picked up two key endorsements to remain in the job permanently. The unions representing Palm Beach County school secretaries, bus drivers and maintenance workers today endorsed Gent, complicating matters for the School Board. Earlier today, the teachers union also “welcomed” the idea of keeping Gent (pictured, [...]

Santeramo: Is he in or out of the union’s top job?

By Cara Fitzpatrick December 5, 2011 12:55 PM The Broward Teachers Union’s executive board will decide Wednesday whether to remove President Pat Santeramo amid accusations that he put the union in serious financial straits and used union dues to reimburse people for campaign contributions. Santeramo, who is under investigation by both the Broward State Attorney’s [...]

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