Tag Archives: success

Teacher Salary Cost of Living Increases

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Mike M

Note: Updated on 8/5/2014. I had inadvertently left out the word “not” in the first paragraph. Each of the three budget options presented by Dr. Bruce Borchers contain a two percent cost of living salary increase for all teachers in … Continue reading →

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Who/what is Discovery Education

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Mike M

The Oak Ridge School system, with approval of our school board, has partnered with a company called Discovery Education. Read more about the partnership here. Discovery Education states the following on their website: “Discovery Education transforms classrooms, empowers teachers and … Continue reading →

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Budget Proposal

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Mike M

Tonight, Dr. Bruce Borchers provided the attached presentation to the school board.  Dr. Borchers has presented a proposal to insure that every student has the opportunity to be prepared for tomorrow’s jobs and to grow the economic foundation of Oak Ridge. … Continue reading →

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