WCSB Special Referendum 5/17/2011

That's pretty thorough and I, for one, thank you for being so open. I wish more here were though it is a lot better in that regard than it use to be. That said, it is not the school board's job to handle personnel matters unless there is something criminal or morally incorrect involved. That is what the administration is for. I don't care what you're education is, some people make great teachers and some don't. I know because I've been subjected to both.

Special election is part of being transparent

This special referendum is required because voters approved a certain millage for capital improvements and now the school board wants to take some of that money and put it in the operations budget. The public, who voted on the capital millage, now can say yes or no for transferring the funds for teacher salaries and for operations.

Unlike most of us in handling our own finances-- we sometimes have to use money we had set aside for a special project just to pay ordinary bills--the school board cannot do that without voter approval.

In these very difficult economic times when the state has cut out over a billion dollars in education funding, I urge voters to give the local board the permission to use the funds already allocated so teachers and programs won't have to be cut.

My young granddaughter is attending public school next year. She would be cheated if art and music and other so-called "accessory programs" were not offered to her.

Your graddaughter will also be cheated if she happens to get a teacher with little experience. Fortunately there still are teachers in the district who are very good but have the luxury of tenure. The school district no longer hires the best teachers available, just the ones they can pay the least.

I've attended every school board meeting for the last year with the exception of about 4 when I was out of town. A month a so ago when Mrs. Anderson was selling the tax extension, she stated that one thing it was used for was to recruit the best teachers with salaries that were comparable to Okaloosa and Bay counties. If that's true, why are the best teachers who don't enjoy the luxury of tenure being systematically eliminated and replaced with less qualified teachers? Ask Mrs. Anderson, or a board member. I have the statement by the superintendent recorded btw.

That's pretty thorough and I, for one, thank you for being so open. I wish more here were though it is a lot better in that regard than it use to be. That said, it is not the school board's job to handle personnel matters unless there is something criminal or morally incorrect involved. That is what the administration is for. I don't care what you're education is, some people make great teachers and some don't. I know because I've been subjected to both.

Would violation of the law, in particular the collective bargaining agreement qualify. The district has breached this. The collective bargaining agreement is posted on the district web site. Read article 11.5 and let me know how you interpret it. But it is obvious that this forum is for cheerleaders for Walton Politicians. The board approves personnel, but being only semi-intelligent I interpret law to be literal and not how a bunch of crooked politicians want twist it.

This special referendum is required because voters approved a certain millage for capital improvements and now the school board wants to take some of that money and put it in the operations budget. The public, who voted on the capital millage, now can say yes or no for transferring the funds for teacher salaries and for operations.

Unlike most of us in handling our own finances-- we sometimes have to use money we had set aside for a special project just to pay ordinary bills--the school board cannot do that without voter approval.

In these very difficult economic times when the state has cut out over a billion dollars in education funding, I urge voters to give the local board the permission to use the funds already allocated so teachers and programs won't have to be cut.

My young granddaughter is attending public school next year. She would be cheated if art and music and other so-called "accessory programs" were not offered to her.

Thank you for the excellent explanation of why a YES vote is important. Along with state budget cuts, everyone needs to remember how the tax revenue has tanked as well---

This special referendum is required because voters approved a certain millage for capital improvements and now the school board wants to take some of that money and put it in the operations budget. The public, who voted on the capital millage, now can say yes or no for transferring the funds for teacher salaries and for operations.

Unlike most of us in handling our own finances-- we sometimes have to use money we had set aside for a special project just to pay ordinary bills--the school board cannot do that without voter approval.

In these very difficult economic times when the state has cut out over a billion dollars in education funding, I urge voters to give the local board the permission to use the funds already allocated so teachers and programs won't have to be cut.

My young granddaughter is attending public school next year. She would be cheated if art and music and other so-called "accessory programs" were not offered to her.

The voters have never voted for or approved a certain millage for capital improvements in Walton County. There has never been such a question on a ballot in this county in the last thirty years I have been voting here.

I have voted yes on this question multiple times though both this year and past.

Bob, I was referencing Mark's previous post . . . ."As you know, the capital outlay budget is a budget where we can levy up to 2.0 mills for construction and maintenance of buildings. We have to ask the voters permission for the transfer every four years. This is the third time we have asked. When we first received permission from the voters to do this, we simultaneously reduced the capital outlay millage by the one half mill so there would not be a tax increase. In fact, since that time, we lowered the capital outlay millage again. So, this is not a tax increase. Just a transfer from one pot of money to the other. . ."

Did I miss the point?

Please stick to the topic so we don't have to close this thread. Also I am deleting personal details from this thread.

It would appear that anyone who doesn't support this effort is an unwanted annoyance and is guilty of stalking and harassment. There are many things I don't support and it would seem that this thread be left to those who wish to preach to the choir. I often engage in debate with people on other forums and on facebook. If anyone wishes to file a complaint against me, either civil or criminal, I do believe I've made it easy.

It would appear that anyone who doesn't support this effort is an unwanted annoyance and is guilty of stalking and harassment. There are many things I don't support and it would seem that this thread be left to those who wish to preach to the choir. I often engage in debate with people on other forums and on facebook. If anyone wishes to file a complaint against me, either civil or criminal, I do believe I've made it easy.

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You have been asked to start a new thread with your off topic complaint multiple times. It is a simple request...are you up for the task?

Nope. Not up to your high standards!

This is all too confusing for the average person to understand.

This is all too confusing for the average person to understand.

No, it is very simple. Read the explanations from Bob Hudson, school board member Mark Davis, and Mama Bear.