Jun 21 2008
Paul Terrell-R NC State House candidate calls for a immediate increase in teachers’ salaries
June 21, 2008
For immediate release
Paul Terrell calls on the state legislature to increase all teachers’ salaries 10%.
Raleigh, NC- Paul Terrell a candidate for State House district 33; calls on the state legislature and Governor Easley to immediately increase all teachers’ salaries 10%. In addition Paul Terrell calls for a supplement of 5% to be paid to each teacher who signs a five year contract to teach in a district with a 15% turnover rate the previous year.
“Our state invests a great deal of time and money professionally in our teachers.” Paul Terrell said. “We need to ensure that teachers feel appreciated and want to stay here where they can provide a quality education to our children.” Paul Terrell also notes that, “The pay raises that are being proposed for the teachers do not even offset the increase in gas, food, and other living expenses.”
It is time for Rep. Hackney, Rep. Blue, and Senator Rand to actually listen to the people of North Carolina. The number one concern amongst people in a May poll commissioned by the Civitas Institute was “Improving Education”. This is striking considering a majority of those polled called themselves Democrats.
What is the average teacher’s salary in the state now?
Not sure what the average salary is. But Paul is right about the importance of education. I would think the legislature could do a little better.