Schools: Raise our taxes or raise questions – it’s your choice.
One former School Board member is challenging those supporting a new tax to build schools to take a straight approach that addresses all concerns while trying to sell the idea to the public. Seven of the district’s 160 school buildings, all elementary schools, are more than a century old. Scott Shine said new schools are […]
What do you think? Should school systems be “union driven” or “student driven?”
Members of the School Board have gone on record opposing Amendment 8. Board member Becki Couch led the effort to oppose the constitutional amendment, which will be on the ballot in November. The proposed amendment does three things: Imposes term limits school board members. Allows a new entity to approve charter schools. Requires more education […]
Duval Schools: Teaching children how to overspend, go in debt, rob Peter to pay Paul and on and on
It is becoming pretty clear why Nikolai Vitti is no longer school superintendent. As usual, he was touted as the greatest thing since sliced bread when he was chosen to be superintendent in 2012. He initiated a new strategic plan focusing on “developing great educators and leaders; ensuring an equitable and efficient use of resources; […]