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[nmh03]

Just curious how others' schools handle these things. In the past month my school has requested that I:

1) come in an hour early for a 'new policies' meeting
2) MC a pre-school pageant (I have nothing to do with the pre-school) (3 hrs) and
3) attend a training session for a new curriculum (3 hrs)

In total this is about 7 hours excluding travel time, outside of my normal working hours. The head teacher seemed to think it was unreasonable when we asked to be paid. I don't mind pitching in here and there (and have done so in the past), but the training especially should be paid, I think. Are you expected to do these types of things? If you're paid, how much do you get?

[Nuggets]

Hey, if it ain't in your contract, you don't have to do it. Stick it to 'em, git dat mooney!

[kprrok]

1.) Have them put the new policies on your desk. They don't want you input, so a meeting is stupid. You can read so just request a memo.

2.) Screw that even if you would be paid.

3.) This one makes sense, so long as some compensation (ie. lunch, travel money, etc.) is provided.

[nmh03]

Thanks for the responses. I ended up doing the preschool concert but not the other two things. There's something in my contract about participating in school activities, so I consider that my 'volunteer' activity for the year.
There were all sorts of technical problems with the music, and one of the kids puked backstage. Uff...