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Posted: Sat Jul 18th, 2009 12:46 am |
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Posted: Fri Jul 17th, 2009 11:36 pm |
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Hartlyboy wrote: Ok, so leave off the 95% of average and go with the mandatory attendence stopping at 14. Maybe then they could focus on teaching kids who want to learn instead of having to control the dips who are ruining it for the rest of them.
With Parental permission the kids can withdraw at 16. The majority of parents whose kids are trouble makers would not withdraw them at 14. A 14 year old is not mature enough to make that decision. I understand the frustration with kids that are behavior problems, but would you really want these kids on the streets??? Where would a 14 year old get a job?
I know of many children who were issues in MS but made it through and became successes in HS and into adulthood. . These kids are our future you can't just give up on them. I do think we could restructure our education system and not expect every child to go to college. Neither my husband nor I did and we make a very good living. The tech schools that used to be for the kids who wanted to work right after school won't even accept a kid that is not scoring 3's or 4's on the DSTP. They have eliminated many of the programs that helped train kids for trades. They used to have a masonry program, carpentry and others. I know several brick layers where we came from (a long time ago) who have incredible homes in nice neighborhoods. Not everyone needs to go to college!
Let's give our kids options for their futures instead of expecting them all to go down the same path!
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Posted: Fri Jul 17th, 2009 11:10 pm |
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| Ok, so leave off the 95% of average and go with the mandatory attendence stopping at 14. Maybe then they could focus on teaching kids who want to learn instead of having to control the dips who are ruining it for the rest of them.
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Posted: Fri Jul 17th, 2009 09:02 pm |
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Two Cents wrote: State’s goal: High school improvement
Delaware Student Testing Program results released
DOVER — Delaware’s education chief pledged Thursday to find ways to help more students succeed in reading and mathematics when they get to high school.
Lillian Lowery, who is serving her first year as secretary of education, voiced dismay over the tradition of pupils’ scores on standardized tests being worse at the high-school level than in lower grades.
"There’s no excuse. There’s work to do, and we’re going to get it done," Dr. Lowery said as the results of this year’s Delaware Student Testing Program were announced at a meeting of the State Board of Education.
Ms. Lowrey -- let's do this: Impose upon the legislature to make attendance at school completely voluntary for all above age 14, the age at which many come to realize that they are already far smarter than the vast majority of their teachers, and require that those who opt to remain in school MUST maintain a grade of at least 95% of the average, or they are expelled. That will mean that we taxpayers will have the expense of endeavoring to educate only those who desire to learn; all others are gone so that there will be far better learning and success opportunities available to those who wish to learn.
So the child who gets a 92% is a failure??? Get real, not every child is a genius. I could make so many comments on this post but why waste the time and space. Remember what goes around comes around.
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Posted: Fri Jul 17th, 2009 08:16 pm |
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State’s goal: High school improvement
Delaware Student Testing Program results released
DOVER — Delaware’s education chief pledged Thursday to find ways to help more students succeed in reading and mathematics when they get to high school.
Lillian Lowery, who is serving her first year as secretary of education, voiced dismay over the tradition of pupils’ scores on standardized tests being worse at the high-school level than in lower grades.
"There’s no excuse. There’s work to do, and we’re going to get it done," Dr. Lowery said as the results of this year’s Delaware Student Testing Program were announced at a meeting of the State Board of Education.
Ms. Lowrey -- let's do this: Impose upon the legislature to make attendance at school completely voluntary for all above age 14, the age at which many come to realize that they are already far smarter than the vast majority of their teachers, and require that those who opt to remain in school MUST maintain a grade of at least 95% of the average, or they are expelled. That will mean that we taxpayers will have the expense of endeavoring to educate only those who desire to learn; all others are gone so that there will be far better learning and success opportunities available to those who wish to learn.
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Posted: Thu Jul 16th, 2009 11:06 pm |
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Well, it's not hard to see why the teachers union and DOE want to get rid of that test.
In all fairness, though, it has to be frustrating to try to teach kids who have no home support and parental follow-up and are general problems in the classrooms. After years of trying to push it into them, they end up with a little over half meeting standards at the HS level.
I'm somewhat familiar with the Wilmington Charter School and some of the kids who go there and see a complete reversal of what we are dealing with down here. Their facilities are old and outdated but the parents are on the ball as far as what the kids are doing and there are few disciplne problems. You see the scores as a result.
Maybe the idea of a 'public' education has been stretched too far. I remember we had few bad actors in the old Smyrna High School because they would throw your sorry butt to the curb if you didn't want to pay attention or at least act civil in class. Now we seem to feel we have to force them through to 12th grade so they can 'graduate'.
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Posted: Thu Jul 16th, 2009 07:19 pm |
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| It would appear as though the state needs to modify the existing standards downward so that students everywhere will be able to come closer to reaching that level. Compared to certain other schools, this almost looks good -- very deceiving.
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Posted: Thu Jul 16th, 2009 07:13 pm |
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| Oh, Brother!!
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Posted: Thu Jul 16th, 2009 06:46 pm |
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We all like to boast about stuff now and then. How about this! Something we can all be proud of!
http://php.delawareonline.com/schools/scores09/getDetails.php?queryBy=bySchoolAllGrades&school=Smyrna+H
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Playing the Game wrote: Place a capitation on every resident 18 or older and eliminate the property tax, then everyone is entitled to vote.
Some school districts had or have that, but when brought up to the Smyrna Board at one meeting a while back , the quick rejection was based on it being 'too complicated'. Might be some truth to that. How do you collect the tax? When they go get their driver's license? As an add-on to the state income tax form?
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I am sorry to say but no where does it say that you have to pay the school tax to vote. It is every citizens right to vote in each and every election as a veteran I served my country for that very right. In my earlier post I stated that I am not a landowner however, I do pay the county and school tax. But every person deserves the right to vote and when you try and take that right away what are you left with?
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Posted: Sat Jul 4th, 2009 12:48 pm |
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| Place a capitation on every resident 18 or older and eliminate the property tax, then everyone is entitled to vote.
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Extra Extra Read All About It wrote: Playing the Game wrote: If you don't own the land, you don't pay school taxes.
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NativeDel wrote: Are you kidding; ARE YOU KIDDING!!
Your comment, “That is one of the great things about DE, you have a voice.”
The schools, especially Debbie Wicks, have school kids (18 years old of course) go to vote for referendums. They mandate teachers, bus in the above mentioned students, go after alumni and perform other antics, to get favorable voters. I understand that that is legal in Delaware for school referendums, but that does not make it right. All you have to do is show an ID with an address in Smyrna School District to vote. I would be willing to bet that a large majority of the voters in favor of tax increases are NOT home owners, who pay the bill. It would also be different if the schools concentrate on learning and I am talking about the (3) R(s). Does anyone wonder why the charters schools are growing in popularity in Delaware? Failure of public schools to teach, they all worry about teachers days off, students extracurricular activities. They need to focus on the fundamental before they spend money on those extras.
TAXATION WITHOUT TRUE REPRESENTATION! So what you are saying is if you don't own property you should not be able to vote? Well I own my home but I don't own my land so therefore, I would presume you don't consider me to be a homeowner? Since in order to be a homeowner you must also own the land. Well I pay taxes just as you do so where then is my true representation? Everyone who is a registered voter whether they own a home, property, or if they live in an apartment has the right to cast a ballot and that is what true representation is all about. Not whining because people voted yes or no for a referendum.
Landowners pay the school taxes and really should be the only ones voting. However, everyone 18 and older has the right to vote. If they have children and are renting, I guess they should have a say in what goes on in their school. This is a sensitive issue. So it would be far better to err on the side "let them vote" as opposed to preventing someone from casting their vote.
It is alright for an 18 year old to serve their country and even loose their life but not vote in an election.
While I was voting the last time there was an 18 year old in line with me, he said he was voting no because he didn't want anyone to have it better than he did. Was that your son?
As far as land owners I don't know a single landlord who doesn't include in the rent enough to cover their tax bills. So while the renter does not get a tax credit for paying the tax they do in fact pay it to the land lord.
NO One buses in kids to vote for a referendum. I have voted at every single one and I have never seen a bus.
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Posted: Fri Jul 3rd, 2009 11:09 pm |
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| I think most of this is good, but we kind of miss a big point no matter what where does it go. I see talk of one thing, but spend of something else.
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Posted: Fri Jul 3rd, 2009 10:32 pm |
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Playing the Game wrote: If you don't own the land, you don't pay school taxes.
bigeasy wrote:
NativeDel wrote: Are you kidding; ARE YOU KIDDING!!
Your comment, “That is one of the great things about DE, you have a voice.”
The schools, especially Debbie Wicks, have school kids (18 years old of course) go to vote for referendums. They mandate teachers, bus in the above mentioned students, go after alumni and perform other antics, to get favorable voters. I understand that that is legal in Delaware for school referendums, but that does not make it right. All you have to do is show an ID with an address in Smyrna School District to vote. I would be willing to bet that a large majority of the voters in favor of tax increases are NOT home owners, who pay the bill. It would also be different if the schools concentrate on learning and I am talking about the (3) R(s). Does anyone wonder why the charters schools are growing in popularity in Delaware? Failure of public schools to teach, they all worry about teachers days off, students extracurricular activities. They need to focus on the fundamental before they spend money on those extras.
TAXATION WITHOUT TRUE REPRESENTATION! So what you are saying is if you don't own property you should not be able to vote? Well I own my home but I don't own my land so therefore, I would presume you don't consider me to be a homeowner? Since in order to be a homeowner you must also own the land. Well I pay taxes just as you do so where then is my true representation? Everyone who is a registered voter whether they own a home, property, or if they live in an apartment has the right to cast a ballot and that is what true representation is all about. Not whining because people voted yes or no for a referendum.
Landowners pay the school taxes and really should be the only ones voting. However, everyone 18 and older has the right to vote. If they have children and are renting, I guess they should have a say in what goes on in their school. This is a sensitive issue. So it would be far better to err on the side "let them vote" as opposed to preventing someone from casting their vote.
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Posted: Fri Jul 3rd, 2009 09:55 pm |
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If you don't own the land, you don't pay school taxes.
bigeasy wrote:
NativeDel wrote: Are you kidding; ARE YOU KIDDING!!
Your comment, “That is one of the great things about DE, you have a voice.”
The schools, especially Debbie Wicks, have school kids (18 years old of course) go to vote for referendums. They mandate teachers, bus in the above mentioned students, go after alumni and perform other antics, to get favorable voters. I understand that that is legal in Delaware for school referendums, but that does not make it right. All you have to do is show an ID with an address in Smyrna School District to vote. I would be willing to bet that a large majority of the voters in favor of tax increases are NOT home owners, who pay the bill. It would also be different if the schools concentrate on learning and I am talking about the (3) R(s). Does anyone wonder why the charters schools are growing in popularity in Delaware? Failure of public schools to teach, they all worry about teachers days off, students extracurricular activities. They need to focus on the fundamental before they spend money on those extras.
TAXATION WITHOUT TRUE REPRESENTATION! So what you are saying is if you don't own property you should not be able to vote? Well I own my home but I don't own my land so therefore, I would presume you don't consider me to be a homeowner? Since in order to be a homeowner you must also own the land. Well I pay taxes just as you do so where then is my true representation? Everyone who is a registered voter whether they own a home, property, or if they live in an apartment has the right to cast a ballot and that is what true representation is all about. Not whining because people voted yes or no for a referendum.
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Posted: Fri Jul 3rd, 2009 09:41 pm |
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NativeDel wrote: If you pay school taxes, you should have to right to vote yes or no. If you do not pay school taxes, you should not be able to vote for something that does not affect you financially.
True dat! And a stop should be put to the immoral shenanigans the school board and administration pull when referendum votes are coming up!
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Posted: Fri Jul 3rd, 2009 08:15 pm |
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| If you pay school taxes, you should have to right to vote yes or no. If you do not pay school taxes, you should not be able to vote for something that does not affect you financially. Last edited on Fri Jul 3rd, 2009 08:16 pm by NativeDel
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Posted: Fri Jul 3rd, 2009 07:28 pm |
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NativeDel wrote: Are you kidding; ARE YOU KIDDING!!
Your comment, “That is one of the great things about DE, you have a voice.”
The schools, especially Debbie Wicks, have school kids (18 years old of course) go to vote for referendums. They mandate teachers, bus in the above mentioned students, go after alumni and perform other antics, to get favorable voters. I understand that that is legal in Delaware for school referendums, but that does not make it right. All you have to do is show an ID with an address in Smyrna School District to vote. I would be willing to bet that a large majority of the voters in favor of tax increases are NOT home owners, who pay the bill. It would also be different if the schools concentrate on learning and I am talking about the (3) R(s). Does anyone wonder why the charters schools are growing in popularity in Delaware? Failure of public schools to teach, they all worry about teachers days off, students extracurricular activities. They need to focus on the fundamental before they spend money on those extras.
TAXATION WITHOUT TRUE REPRESENTATION! So what you are saying is if you don't own property you should not be able to vote? Well I own my home but I don't own my land so therefore, I would presume you don't consider me to be a homeowner? Since in order to be a homeowner you must also own the land. Well I pay taxes just as you do so where then is my true representation? Everyone who is a registered voter whether they own a home, property, or if they live in an apartment has the right to cast a ballot and that is what true representation is all about. Not whining because people voted yes or no for a referendum.
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Posted: Fri Jul 3rd, 2009 06:34 pm |
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Are you kidding; ARE YOU KIDDING!!
Your comment, “That is one of the great things about DE, you have a voice.”
The schools, especially Debbie Wicks, have school kids (18 years old of course) go to vote for referendums. They mandate teachers, bus in the above mentioned students, go after alumni and perform other antics, to get favorable voters. I understand that that is legal in Delaware for school referendums, but that does not make it right. All you have to do is show an ID with an address in Smyrna School District to vote. I would be willing to bet that a large majority of the voters in favor of tax increases are NOT home owners, who pay the bill. It would also be different if the schools concentrate on learning and I am talking about the (3) R(s). Does anyone wonder why the charters schools are growing in popularity in Delaware? Failure of public schools to teach, they all worry about teachers days off, students extracurricular activities. They need to focus on the fundamental before they spend money on those extras.
TAXATION WITHOUT TRUE REPRESENTATION!
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Playing the Game wrote: Not if you live in Smyrna. They'll just raise property taxes to make up the difference.
Only the tax payers can raise taxes for construction. That is what the referendum was for. It is not like some places in PA where the school board can do it themselves. That is one of the great things about DE, you have a voice. Now whether or not you sue it is up to you!
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| PTG ---- NO!!! People in Smyrna right now are unable to agree on anything!!!
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Posted: Fri Jul 3rd, 2009 12:18 pm |
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| Not if you live in Smyrna. They'll just raise property taxes to make up the difference.
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| I believe one of the Clayton schools took a 200K hit but there were a number of others around the state that fared worse. Someone, I hope you were being sarcastic about the sports program thing. These kids need to know how to do math a lot more than they need to know how to throw a ball.
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| I am not totally sure about the Middletown School, but I believe both schools construction costs that were cut are in Sen. Ennis’ district.
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| I see they cut some of the money in school construction, I hope that doesn't hurt the schools new sports programs.
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| Two Cents, you are undoubtedly right. In matters of this great importance , the legislators must follow the Constitution at all costs, even to the point of denying themselves a pay cut.
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Posted: Wed Jun 24th, 2009 02:37 am |
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Hartlyboy wrote: Apparently, they have proposed a 2.5% paycut for the legislators but there is some talk that such a cut would be unconstitional? Maybe something about how soon a salary change can take effect for legislators??
Hartlyboy -- As you well know, another smoke and mirrors routine. The 12 legislators on that committee know full well that the remaining 50 legislators will vehemently attack the JFC for a blatant attempt to ignore the constitution and will muster their combined resolve to defeat that proposal. Our constitution must, and will be, defended at all costs!
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Just so you know seniors do not get an exemption from school taxes, they get a 50% reduction to a max of $500. Probably the program that makes the most sense in attracting Seniors to stay in Delaware when they retire.
Hartlyboy wrote:
Some of the people who pay the teachers are supposed to get a 'cut', too. Several proposals have come out of Dover that would eliminate or reduce the school property tax exemption seniors over 65 can now get in Delaware. For some that could mean a $500/yr tax increase. There are people going down to Dover on Tuesday to demonstrate against it but most people don't seem to know much about all the tax changes the legislature has in mind to solve the spending problem Delaware has. At last count there was something like 17 new taxes or increases being proposed.
To see how we spend all those taxes we give now, go to http://www.DelawaresBadHabit.com . It'll make you wonder why we keep putting the same players back in office time after time.
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Are you kidding wrote: Has anything been proposed to cut the legislature's pay. I think they would have to do it themselves. Considering how many are collecting tow paychecks, several even two from the state it would be comforting to know that they feel the pain as well???
Apparently, they have proposed a 2.5% paycut for the legislators but there is some talk that such a cut would be unconstitional? Maybe something about how soon a salary change can take effect for legislators??
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| Has anything been proposed to cut the legislature's pay. I think they would have to do it themselves. Considering how many are collecting tow paychecks, several even two from the state it would be comforting to know that they feel the pain as well???
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Some of the people who pay the teachers are supposed to get a 'cut', too. Several proposals have come out of Dover that would eliminate or reduce the school property tax exemption seniors over 65 can now get in Delaware. For some that could mean a $500/yr tax increase. There are people going down to Dover on Tuesday to demonstrate against it but most people don't seem to know much about all the tax changes the legislature has in mind to solve the spending problem Delaware has. At last count there was something like 17 new taxes or increases being proposed.
To see how we spend all those taxes we give now, go to http://www.DelawaresBadHabit.com . It'll make you wonder why we keep putting the same players back in office time after time.
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Some of the people who pay the teachers are supposed to get a 'cut', too. Several proposals have come out of Dover that would eliminate or reduce the school property tax exemption seniors over 65 can now get in Delaware. For some that could mean a $500/yr tax increase. There are people going down to Dover on Tuesday to demonstrate agianst it but most people don't seem to know much about all the tax changes the legislature has in mind to solve the spending problem Delaware has. At ;ast count there was something like 17 new taxes or increases being proposed.
To see how we spend all those taxes we give now, go to http://www.DelawaresBadHabit.com . It'll make you wonder why we keep putting the same players back in office time after time.
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The majority of teachers that I have had interactions with would not fall into the "better pay" group. There may be a few that go above and beyond and I have had encounters with them also but for the most part they are compensated properly, and some are overly compensated. But the POINT of the matter is not who deserves what. The point is as I have stated THEY are not exempt from bad times. There are many many people out there that have had their pay cut and have had to deal with it without incident, and those people, some of them may or may not have deserved more than they were actually making also. I never in my school days had 2 teachers in a classroom. The classrooms are not MUCH different in size now as it was back then, so technically they are not really working as hard. How many times to you see 3 or 4 workers along the road when only 2 are actually performing the task. Safety needs to be in consideration there I understand but there is truth to the old saying " 1 actually works while 2 lean on the shovel".
Pay cuts wheather they are deserved are not have become a reality in life right now. Its O K to be upset about it but they are not alone, I think that has been forgotten.
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By the way I am not an educator I just feel that they deserve better pay for the jobs that they do.
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OH ! so sorry for insulting you, Mr or Ms teacher. Teachers are not underpaid by any means, at least if you compare to the rest of the world being underpaid. As far as volunteer firefighters, no they are not paid but there are plenty of other benefits associated with the organization. Does it compensate for risking their lives, absolutely not, nothing in this world does except for fighting for your country. But firefighters joined on their own aspirations to help people. And I DO donate to my local very well, with many thanks. Everyone in the world feels they are underpaid and with the economy in the state that it is in WE have ALL had to change our ways and suffer cutbacks, and yes we, like them have cried about it. My opinion stays the same. WE all have to go through it in hopes for better times.
We have become a "do more with less" society.
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somewhat opinionated wrote: How about this crying about the 8 % paycut. Why cant they do like everyone else and suck it up !! Do they have their heads in the sand ? Why in the world would they think they are privileged enough to warrant being exempt. There are millions of citizens out there that work 10 times harder than a teacher. They certainly do not kill themselves in their jobs. Think about the rest of the world and what they have had to endure personally. 8% less is better than nothing at all. People have lost their houses. If they are in a position where 8% will cost you everything then maybe they should go to "budget school". Number one they are underpaid as it is. They often work after hours grading papers and helping students and they are not reimbursed. They often purchase items for the classroom that the district does not provide. and the list goes on. You complain about people who volunteer and say that you get what you pay for but yet you complain about rising cost, if these people were paid it would cost more and you would complain about that. The town has a volunteer fire company I guess you would also say that you get what you pay for there as well? But you would be the first one crying for their help when you have a fire. Get a grip and do something contructive instead of whining the way you do and offer to take an 8% cut to your employer to help him out. Then see how you like it.
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Posted: Fri May 22nd, 2009 12:06 pm |
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| How about this crying about the 8 % paycut. Why cant they do like everyone else and suck it up !! Do they have their heads in the sand ? Why in the world would they think they are privileged enough to warrant being exempt. There are millions of citizens out there that work 10 times harder than a teacher. They certainly do not kill themselves in their jobs. Think about the rest of the world and what they have had to endure personally. 8% less is better than nothing at all. People have lost their houses. If they are in a position where 8% will cost you everything then maybe they should go to "budget school".
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Posted: Fri May 15th, 2009 11:53 am |
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| I'm not sure I get your point ... are you saying the "spin" confused the issue or are you saying voters (the only ones that can authorize the passage of the referendum) weren't able to figure out your so called "spin"
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Posted: Fri May 15th, 2009 11:47 am |
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| iblog--I am a business person who pays taxes and in return expect services to coincide with that, just as I get paid for my services. If a person had to volunteer for a piece of everything in the world that is going on exactly how much do you think they would get done. They have a job and a function to perform and yes I expect results. I believe you are smart enough to realize the administrators in the education field are going to put a spin on anything they want. Just like they did for the referendum a few years ago. They couldnt get it passed a few times so they just change a few "wordings" and BAM--there you go !!
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Posted: Fri May 15th, 2009 05:46 am |
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somewhat opinionated wrote: Well I guess that proves you get what you pay for.
I bet you never volunteered for anything in your life! You are probably one of those that are the first to complain about everything... but never wants to do nothing!
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Hartlyboy
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Posted: Thu May 14th, 2009 11:00 pm |
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somewhat opinionated wrote: Well I guess that proves you get what you pay for.
I have no axe to grind with any on the Board as far as individuals. Jeff Clark, who won the recent election, is a good guy and cares about the job he does from what I can tell. My beef is with the apathy of the voters in the District who apparently didn't give a rat's about the whole thing. I felt we were fortunate to have people like Steve Artz and the lady who also ran to have taken the time and made the effort [certainly Artz was out there]. Too bad the voters weren't more involved.
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Posted: Thu May 14th, 2009 07:48 pm |
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| Well I guess that proves you get what you pay for.
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Posted: Thu May 14th, 2009 06:21 pm |
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| School Board members are not paid ... a few years ago the state considered giving a small tax credit to members (under $250.00 per year) but that was also dropped.
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Posted: Thu May 14th, 2009 05:10 pm |
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| Is school board a paid position?
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Posted: Thu May 14th, 2009 11:56 am |
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| Hartlyboy I agree 100% but back to the codes. The way people present themselves I feel is a whole package. Cosmetics somewhat dictates your attitude and we all know what a lot of their attitudes are. Back to the tax thing, the Board and the administrators are also in their own little click world. The school system is pretty much going to get what they want. Its easy to do that when you hand pick the people you want to run, its all part of the political way. I'm sure I have ruffled some feathers with that comment.
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Posted: Thu May 14th, 2009 06:17 am |
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Some of you may care about dress codes and codes of conduct but the pitifully low turnout shows not many care about the taxes associated with the school system. The school board is one of the institutions that flies below the radar but has probably the greatest impact on the money you pay in taxes and how effectively that money is translated in good results.
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I am not making this up !!!!!!
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Posted: Wed May 13th, 2009 08:51 pm |
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somewhat opinionated wrote: I guess the biggest thing I would like to see accomplished is to address and enforce some sort of code of conduct. I think the teachers and higher ups have a little too much of the "buddy system" going on with the students. Its great for the teachers to be involved with students but there seems to be a lack of authority figure in between. I know its different when I was in school over 40 years ago but its just a little too liberal today. Clothing could also be tied into this. We all know how the students dress but teachers a lot of times are not very businesslike sometimes either.
Yes, I have attented meetings and voiced my opinion but I really do not think it was taken very seriously. Maybe I'm just too old fashioned.
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Posted: Wed May 13th, 2009 08:41 pm |
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I guess the biggest thing I would like to see accomplished is to address and enforce some sort of code of conduct. I think the teachers and higher ups have a little too much of the "buddy system" going on with the students. Its great for the teachers to be involved with students but there seems to be a lack of authority figure in between. I know its different when I was in school over 40 years ago but its just a little too liberal today. Clothing could also be tied into this. We all know how the students dress but teachers a lot of times are not very businesslike sometimes either.
Yes, I have attented meetings and voiced my opinion but I really do not think it was taken very seriously. Maybe I'm just too old fashioned.
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Posted: Wed May 13th, 2009 05:52 pm |
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I am not making this up !!!!!! wrote: iBlog wrote: What is it that YOU would like to get accomplished?
What is the function of a school board?
FOR THE FUNCTION OF A DELAWARE SCHOOL BOARD GO TO: http://www.edsba.org/info.html
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