October 16, 2007

Dr. Donnie W. Evans

Superintendent of Schools

Providence School Department

797 Westminster Street

Providence, RI  02903

Dear Dr. Evans:

            The purpose of this letter is to provide you with a comparison of the number and type of grievances filed during the month of September 2006 compared to the month of September 2007.

Grievances filed                                                            2006-07                    2007-08

                                                                                    20                                36

Major Categories

$                   Supplies & Equipment                                6                                  16

$                   Professional Development                                    4                                  9

$                   Lack of Sp. Ed. Teacher Assistant                     0                                  7

$                   Teacher Programs                                            3                                  7

            As you can see, the number of grievances filed during September 2007 when compared to the number of grievances filed during September 2006 represents a significant increase.

            This is one more indication of low morale and lack of job satisfaction among Providence teachers.

Sincerely,

Steven F. Smith

President

SFS/mmf

c:            Membership

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