Detroit Public School employees to see a wage bonus

[Wesley Mouch]

We were promised this money during the last contract negotiations. For every 5 million the district was in surplus, we'd get 1% back [[one lump sum, not added back to our salary each pay). Since the district has an 11.9 million surplus, we get 2% back. It's not a "bonus". It's money we gave the disctrict in negotiations. Not to mention, we were supposed to get this money by the end of August. Then, it was changed to September. Now, it's the end of December. I'll believe I'm getting it when I actually get it. I'm not expecting it...

I would prefer to think of it as taxpayer's money, if you please. You didn't give the district anything. You got less from the nearly broken entity with whom you have a collective bargaining contract. From your posts, you would seem to be a great teacher. I hope a future system allows you compensation that reflects your dedication. For now, you're stuck with a system where job performance isn't a major factor. That has been your collective decision.

My opinions on the system aside, thanks for your hard work.