[speedgibson] Speed Gibson: My Past Catches Up with Me

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Posted by Speed Gibson:
My Past Catches Up with Me
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   My base instincts are to vote no on the Robbinsale School District 281
   levy in November, and for all the right reasons. It certainly isn't
   the best run district for its size. It certainly has been less then
   honest with the voters in the past. It certainly has other options
   besides the usual "we'll fire teachers" threats.
   Today I remembered that I have posted in the past that this really
   doesn't solve the problem. First off, they will follow through on
   their threats, for it's schools first, students second. They are
   indeed that ruthless. Meanwhile, they'll get started working on the
   next referendum, wasting more time and money.
   Second, we no-voters (of either party) will get the blame, i.e. give
   them yet another excuse for failure. Even the conscientious staffers,
   and there are many, will be disheartened, maybe pull up a little.
   Similarly, students will be told we grinches are too cheap to give
   them a quality education, giving them a reason to merely get by.
   And in the final analysis, the Legislature will eventually give them
   what they want anyway. That's where the battle must happen, and
   without making the kids suffer while we sort this out.
   So now I'm on the fence, but still leaning no because 281's financial
   situation isn't all the serious as I read it.