Reader Feedback: District Welcomes New Teachers

The new school year brought with it some new blood. The Lindenhurst School District has hired several full-time and part-time teachers for the 2011-12 term.

After reading about it , several readers aired their thoughts on Facebook. Here’s what they had to say:

Kathy Chernick Yodice: “Didn't they just lay off teachers?”

Kim Kasulka Woodworth: “I was just thinking the same thing, Kathy!”

Marlene Reilly Hayden: “How is it that they lay off GREAT teachers due to low enrollment and budget cuts in June, and then hire new teachers for September?”

Kathy Chernick Yodice: “I think the same thing happened last year! I also think it's time for some answers!”

Marlene Reilly Hayden: “Absolutely disgraceful that the TAL allows their peers most of who are excellent teachers that make a difference be terminated only to hire new teachers at a lower rate - they should be ashamed!”

Marlene Reilly Hayden: “And I agree Kathy, it certainly is time for the TAL to start explaining their actions which dramatically affect our children!

Kim Monaco: “This is the reason I am out of this game...laid off twice. New teachers just out of school are less expensive than experienced teachers who need to be paid for time in and steps.”

Do you agree? Disagree? Have another concern? Share in the comments below, or on Facebook and Twitter, or e-mail barbara.loehr@patch.com.

Editor's Note: "The Lindenhurst School District hired teachers in specialty areas, such as Special Education, due to retirements and resignations," according to a clarification shared with Patch regarding the new hires.