Our teachers are being cut while highly paid administrative positions remain. Tosa has up to twice the administrators of neighboring districts with similar-sized student populations.

Additionally, the severity of staff turnover in our schools has recently been put into the spotlight – and rightfully so. The workplace culture for many of our educators is toxic, harming our educators, failing our children, and hurting our community.

Our teachers need your help!

Please join us Monday, March 23, at 5:30 p.m. for a rally in support of our teachers! Bring a sign to hold or make one on site. At 6 p.m. we will proceed to the board room and make public comments in support of our educators. 

Location: Fisher Administration Building, 12121 W. North Avenue

What is Happening in Wauwatosa?

• Teachers are leaving mid-year, willing to pay $3,000 to break their contract to get out.

• High school staff were presented with changes at a staff meeting, citing financial priorities and minimal teacher feedback. Over a week later, after 2030 Slate candidates broke the story, the district rolled out a new presentation to staff and shared it with the community. Whiplash for our educators, gaslighting for our community. Read a summary of changes here.

• Wilson Elementary staff were told 4 teachers will be cut for next year; there is no communication on how decisions are being made or when teachers will know.

• Tosa West and East staff were told next year's school days would be 7 minutes longer to add 2 more professional learning days—a decision that was REVERSED when teachers & community spoke up!

• Teachers are frustrated with district-driven professional development, lack of time to complete their jobs, and an unhealthy work-life balance.

• High school teachers are going from 2 prep periods to one—a move that could cut up to 25 teachers across both high schools, while piling more work on them.

• Staff surveys removed and no anonymous way to share concerns. Educators fear asking questions or speaking up, citing retaliation, loss of job opportunities, and more. 

• District-level micromanagement is eroding trust and educator autonomy through actions like tracking when staff badges into buildings, forcing the sharing of calendar details, and requiring the Superintendent to be included on board communications.

Inconsistent messaging from administration and the board, even cited by administrators.

How You Can Help?

• Attend the rally and make public comments during the March 23rd board meeting. Never attended a board meeting? Don’t worry! Volunteers will be there to help.

• Make public comments online via Zoom.

• Email your public comments to publiccomment@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us  

• Spread the word! Share this email and inform other families and neighbors.