"Ida Covey" wrote in message m...
Jim:

Most white collar workers that I know are on-the-job at least 2200 hours per
year. (Ten holidays, three weeks of vacation.) Many work closer to 2400
hours per year. Teaching is a fine profession, but it isn't a full time
job.

I assume that you are campaigning to have schools in session, and teachers
employed, full time.

Bull**** Ida. Margy works from the last week in August to the third week in
July and easily spends over 2000 hours a year. While her contract only covers
8 hours for 190 days or whatever, I defy you to find a teacher that can accomplish
their job limitted to the contract hours.