'Afraid that money from covenant will disappear into a large pot'
This month, the Ministry of Education will transfer the 150 million euros incidental money from the covenant to the school boards in secondary education. AObdirector Henrik de Moel wants to point this out to teachers: “I'm afraid that the money will disappear into a large pot. Check at your school what you as teaching staff want to spend the money on. ”
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Early November said Minister of Education Arie Slob allocated 460 million euros for primary and secondary education. A large part of this money is one-off and schools can use to relieve the workload, guide side entrants or combat teacher shortages. It has been agreed that schools will spend the money in 2020 and 2021. The AOb turned-in the end- Tegen this covenant of the minister, especially because it concerns one-off money.
Participation
AObdirector De Moel points out that – unlike in primary education – the covenant for secondary education states that the money is paid to the school boards. “I'm afraid it will end up in a big pot. The covenant only states that teaching staff must be 'actively involved'. Only, what is active? And why are educational support staff not allowed to participate in the discussion? Our members indicate that they have little confidence that the money will end up well."
De Moel would much rather make collective agreements about this with the employers' umbrella organization VO-raad, so that it is established that the money is well spent. "The money did come through the actions and strikes. And colleagues have sometimes also had their salary cut."
I'm afraid it will disappear in a big pot
Participation Council
De Moel therefore advises the staff to approach their participation council now. “Let the MR know that the staff should think along about spending this money and make plans with your colleagues. The MR must not commit to anything without the participation of the staff. This money is intended for colleagues. We have campaigned hard for this.”
