Thomas Robert Mountcastle comments

Does anyone on staff know about details? i.e. Who?

"A foreigner" could be anyone from anywhere.

Most people names and, believe it or not, faces.

This is a clear clause of her contract: A contract agreed to by her union. At 17 years service, her salary is certainly far above $200/week. ($1000.+) Staff health insurance in not the responsibility of taxpayers in a school district.

I lived three years in a geshuku. (Hakozaki, Fukuoka) It was one of the best experiences of my life. I was the only gaijin Obasan was friendly and taught me many things about living in Japan. Bath was local sento.

"Do the hustle" is correct. I saw many acts of violence against students for which teachers were praised by supervisors and parents; acts that would result in immediate dismissal in NYS where I was an elementary school principal. Little has changed in my 50+ years experience in Japan. It is a sad place to be a child.

Fascinating. Imagine the possibilities: Mix and match?

Excellent decision. Cigarettes are a recognized health hazard. A teacher puffing away is certainly not a positive role model for students.

Yubaru: Well said.

By the way, 10 years of Social Security payments are required in USA

https://www.fool.com/retirement/general/2015/05/03/when-do-you-qualify-for-full-social-security-benef.aspx

What a wonderful role model!

Carry it in, Carry it out.

What is so difficult to understand?