Educational aides are facing an unjust situation, where a mandatory switch to the title of Instructional Aide poses the risk of losing their hard-earned seniority. This involuntary classification change could negatively affect many dedicated professionals who have diligently contributed their time, experience, and passion to the educational system.

For many educational aides, seniority is not merely a number. It represents years of commitment to student success, adaptation to changing educational tools, and ongoing professional growth. Stripping away their seniority is not just unfair; it is a disservice to these professionals who have selflessly worked on behalf of our students and schools.

One glaring issue in this situation is that the educational aides did not choose this reclassification. It's a systemic policy change, not an individual choice, and yet it threatens their earned status and respective rights. This policy may also disrupt the progress of the educational aides and impact the quality of education that students receive.

We urge the educational authorities to recognize the value that these educational aides bring to our community and to implement a safeguarding measure that ensures their seniority is retained. Recognizing and respecting the service of educational aides by maintaining their seniority despite the compulsory change in title will send a strong message of support and acknowledgment for their hard work.

Join us in calling for this crucial policy revision, where educational aides can transition to the role of instructional aides without losing any seniority. Your signature can make a difference in preserving the rights and acknowledging the dedication of invaluable members of our educational system. Please sign this petition to stand with us in supporting the fair treatment of educational aides.