I like how the DFT has also been trying to explain away layoffs. In the May edition of the Detroit Teacher they wrote:

“Layoff notices were sent to 609 DFT
members on April 9. While this is certainly
alarming and a point of concern,
the DFT is confident that the following
factors will minimize the direct impact
upon our members:
• DPS traditionally issues approximately
150 more layoff notices than it
actually will need. This reduces that 609
figure to about 459
• In a typical year an average of 300
DFT members retire at the end of a given
school year. That reduces the 459 figure
to about 159
• 50-100 members separate from the
district for other reasons, e.g. expired certificates,
voluntary resignations, or for
cause terminations. That reduces that 159
figure to as low as 59.”

It seems like double counting.