You are spot on about it being a political problem. The issue of course is that the administration and the board understand that fact, but are not equipped to address it in a rational manner.
The easiest way to build political support would have been to use the bonding mechanism to fund the school rather than attempt to juggle things arou…
You are spot on about it being a political problem. The issue of course is that the administration and the board understand that fact, but are not equipped to address it in a rational manner.
The easiest way to build political support would have been to use the bonding mechanism to fund the school rather than attempt to juggle things around by messing with the operating budget.
Of course to raise the funds via bond they would have had to make an appeal to the voters through a referendum which they rejected.
This end-around, coupled with the unprecedented secretive way they hired the current superintendent and the lack of transparency exemplified by the FOIA travails you document here has contributed to a great degree of mistrust of the motives and competency of the current administration and board.
For me and a large number of my neighbors, it is going to take a lot for the board to regain my trust. Sacking the superintendent and bringing the bonding issue to the voters would be the best way to accomplish this.
I haven't heard any of the non-incumbents running for the board advocating these positions, however.
Check out JohnMartin65.com. I have been helping John with his campaign and believe he totally aligned with everything you state above (which I whole heartedly agree with and support).
You are spot on about it being a political problem. The issue of course is that the administration and the board understand that fact, but are not equipped to address it in a rational manner.
The easiest way to build political support would have been to use the bonding mechanism to fund the school rather than attempt to juggle things around by messing with the operating budget.
Of course to raise the funds via bond they would have had to make an appeal to the voters through a referendum which they rejected.
This end-around, coupled with the unprecedented secretive way they hired the current superintendent and the lack of transparency exemplified by the FOIA travails you document here has contributed to a great degree of mistrust of the motives and competency of the current administration and board.
For me and a large number of my neighbors, it is going to take a lot for the board to regain my trust. Sacking the superintendent and bringing the bonding issue to the voters would be the best way to accomplish this.
I haven't heard any of the non-incumbents running for the board advocating these positions, however.
Check out JohnMartin65.com. I have been helping John with his campaign and believe he totally aligned with everything you state above (which I whole heartedly agree with and support).