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Letter from our teachers:
Peninsula School District Staff Day of Action – Thursday, May 8
Wearing Black for Our Students and Schools
On Thursday, May 8, Peninsula educators and staff will participate in a Day of Action by wearing black in solidarity with colleagues facing involuntary transfers. This action is about more than staff—it’s about what these changes mean for our students, our classrooms, and our community.
We invite parents, families, and community members to understand and join us in raising awareness about the growing concerns we have for the health of our schools due to recent district decisions.
Why We Are Taking Action:
1. Staffing Cuts That Hurt Students
Increasing class sizes and reducing support staff means less individual attention and fewer opportunities for all students.
Programs that inspire and engage—like AVID, visual arts, and world languages—are at risk of being reduced or eliminated.
Teaching assignments are being made based solely on certification, not the proven strengths and experience of educators.
2. Loss of Trusted School Community Members
Paraeducators and building substitutes are being let go—yet they provide essential academic and operational support to students daily in our schools.
Dedicated teachers and administrators are being moved from the school communities in which they’ve built relationships and made a lasting impact.
3. Lack of Transparency and Collaboration
Major decisions are being made without meaningful input from teachers, families, or other key stakeholders.
There’s little clarity on how staffing decisions and budget allocations are being made—even as administrative positions and programs expand.
4. Chilling of Educator Voices
District Policy 5254 has created a climate of fear, where educators feel they can’t speak up for their students or share concerns publicly without risking discipline.
This policy suppresses teachers’ ability to advocate—not just for themselves, but for the students and schools they love.
Why This Matters:
We are not protesting out of anger—we are advocating out of love for our students and our schools. These decisions don’t just affect staff; they affect every child’s classroom experience and every family’s connection to their school community.
When we wear black on May 8, it is to signal that these choices are leaving a lasting mark on Peninsula schools—one we can still change, together.
We urge our community to stand with us. Ask questions. Speak up. Join us in advocating for the strong, vibrant public schools our students deserve.
