text: I don't know of all of the evaluation systems throughout the state, but what I said is certainly the case locally and I'm sure in Portland. So Gladys, you think I am just a disgruntled public school teacher who wasn't granted tenure? I've got news for you; there is no such thing! There are the young, energetic teachers who have been teaching for a short time who are laid off. And then there are the tenured dinosaurs who are shuttled around the district failing their way to a great pension and retirement plan. 
  
  The whole idea of tenure for a K-12 teacher is absurd, totally indefensible. It was originally instituted in universities. How it made it's way into K-12 education is a sordid tale indeed.