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Highlights for 180 days and service learning waiver

Highlights for 180 days and service learning waiver

by Sanjay Sharma | Mar 2, 2022 | GDOE Support Staff, GDOE Teachers

The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) appeared before members of the Guam Legislature at an informational hearing to request a waiver of the 180 instructional days and service-learning. Members of the Guam Education Board and the GDOE administration voiced their...
GDOE Pay Plan Committee: Wage Study Priority

GDOE Pay Plan Committee: Wage Study Priority

by Sanjay Sharma | Feb 24, 2022 | GDOE Support Staff, GDOE Teachers

Members of the GDOE Pay Plan Committee voiced support to prioritize a wage and salary increase for all employees in the Department. The committee meets once a week to discuss their progress. In all, there are three subcommittees working on job descriptions, above-step...
Pay Raise Soon for Education Department Says Lt Governor Joshua Tenorio

Pay Raise Soon for Education Department Says Lt Governor Joshua Tenorio

by Sanjay Sharma | Feb 4, 2022 | GDOE Support Staff, GDOE Teachers

Lieutenant Governor Joshua Tenorio says that the Guam Department of Education Educator Pay Scale is next to receive an update. Nurses and law enforcement officers received their pay increase, and teachers (and admins) are next. Biba!
The Guam Education Board Looks to End Cohorts for All Grade Levels

The Guam Education Board Looks to End Cohorts for All Grade Levels

by Sanjay Sharma | Nov 22, 2021 | GDOE Support Staff, GDOE Teachers, Local News

The Guam Education Board (GEB) looks to end cohorts for all grade levels by moving to 100% face-to-face instruction by Monday, November 29, 2021.  The school community is advised to pay close attention to the next GEB meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 23, 2021,...
Welcome Back SY2021-2022

Welcome Back SY2021-2022

by Sanjay Sharma | Aug 6, 2021 | GDOE Support Staff, GDOE Teachers, Local News

Educators have just been through the second-most challenging year of their professional lives. What’s the most challenging year? The one that starts this fall. Schools will face an enormous pressure to make up for lost time.  Schools face staffing shortages with...
Metformin as False Positive

Metformin as False Positive

by Sanjay Sharma | Jul 30, 2021 | GDOE Support Staff, GDOE Teachers, Local News

As you know another school year is rapidly approaching and at the beginning of every school year, drug testing of public employees can be expected. GFT Field Representatives have noticed that employees using the prescription medication Metformin to control their...
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