Salary Discussion

What a great discussion in Saturday's class about salary and how teacher/administrative pay varies from district to district and state to state. I work in the Davenport School District in Iowa and there have been several really great teachers that have been lost to districts across the river in Illinois. After the salary discussion, who could blame them. Although benefits may vary the fact still remains that I could drive 7 miles and over a bridge and make at least $12,000 dollars a year more. I find it hard to believe with that kind of salary schedule that our school alone has at least 8 teachers that live in Illinois and drive across the river to Iowa to teach. It makes me wonder. I know the grass isn't always greener as the cliche goes, but the huge difference in pay would be a magnet for most people. As mentioned in our discussion in class, I think that when making decisions about districts and schools to work for you have to weigh all the pro's and con's and base your decision on which of those things are important to you. I do have a feeling after Saturday Moline school district may have a long line at their doors the next time they have a position open. :)