Friday, September 5, 2008 12:23 PM EDT
Backers mobilize for $30M WHS bond
 Groups supporting proposed $30 million bond for high school renovations step up efforts to get public on board. |
With two months until Election Day, groups supporting a proposed $30 million bond for high school renovations have stepped up efforts to get the public on board.
A ballot question advocacy group called the Westerly Referendum Advocacy Group has formed, loosely linked with the already created referendum subcommittee. Members of the ballot question advocacy group said they are not affiliated with the School Committee.
The group’s mission, said member and parent Jennifer Brinton, is to get people out to vote on the school bond referendum on Nov. 4. They want voters to base their decision on facts, she added.
Click here to view posted pertinent documents on a newly created Web site by the group.
Available documents include a referendum cost model spreadsheet, a 34-page report on the bond referendum and a fact sheet put together by the subcommittee. The latter two include documents up for consideration by the school board tonight.
Other items linked to the site include the referendum text, the Vision 20/20 school building committee’s long-range facilities plan for the school district, the Westerly High School Workgroup’s findings and state Department of Education construction regulations.
Group member and parent Chris Haase said Westerly High School senior T.J. Capaldi created the site as part of his senior project, required to graduate.
The bond is proposed to cover work at the high school’s two buildings, including installing a fire sprinkler system in Babcock Hall, replacing outdated boilers, putting in energy efficient windows, creating new science labs, painting and installing energy efficient lighting.
The annual cost of the bond to the owner of a home valued at $350,000 — the average in Westerly — is projected at $92.15.
This calculation assumes that the town pays a 5 percent interest rate on the $30 million over 20 years and that the town receives a 30 percent reimbursement from the state.
Subcommittee and ballot advocacy group members said it would cost around $90 million to build a new school, an estimate now roughly one year old.
Haase said she believes a great community starts with strong schools. They want to include residents from all parts of town in the effort.
“We want everybody’s points of view to be integrated in our message and addressed,” she said.
The group plans to post the time and location of its next, not-yet-scheduled meeting on its Web site, Haase said.
Questions and comments can be e-mailed to the ballot question advocacy group at contact@westerlyreferendumgroup.com.
A ballot question advocacy group called the Westerly Referendum Advocacy Group has formed, loosely linked with the already created referendum subcommittee. Members of the ballot question advocacy group said they are not affiliated with the School Committee.
The group’s mission, said member and parent Jennifer Brinton, is to get people out to vote on the school bond referendum on Nov. 4. They want voters to base their decision on facts, she added.
Click here to view posted pertinent documents on a newly created Web site by the group.
Available documents include a referendum cost model spreadsheet, a 34-page report on the bond referendum and a fact sheet put together by the subcommittee. The latter two include documents up for consideration by the school board tonight.
Other items linked to the site include the referendum text, the Vision 20/20 school building committee’s long-range facilities plan for the school district, the Westerly High School Workgroup’s findings and state Department of Education construction regulations.
Group member and parent Chris Haase said Westerly High School senior T.J. Capaldi created the site as part of his senior project, required to graduate.
The bond is proposed to cover work at the high school’s two buildings, including installing a fire sprinkler system in Babcock Hall, replacing outdated boilers, putting in energy efficient windows, creating new science labs, painting and installing energy efficient lighting.
The annual cost of the bond to the owner of a home valued at $350,000 — the average in Westerly — is projected at $92.15.
This calculation assumes that the town pays a 5 percent interest rate on the $30 million over 20 years and that the town receives a 30 percent reimbursement from the state.
Subcommittee and ballot advocacy group members said it would cost around $90 million to build a new school, an estimate now roughly one year old.
Haase said she believes a great community starts with strong schools. They want to include residents from all parts of town in the effort.
“We want everybody’s points of view to be integrated in our message and addressed,” she said.
The group plans to post the time and location of its next, not-yet-scheduled meeting on its Web site, Haase said.
Questions and comments can be e-mailed to the ballot question advocacy group at contact@westerlyreferendumgroup.com.
Re: No Dummie wrote on Sep 10, 2008 11:33 AM:
" Are you ignorant, the administration doesn't benefit one iota from the passing of this bond. THE STUDENTS BENEFIT AS WELL AS THE TOWN!! "
No Dummie wrote on Sep 10, 2008 8:56 AM:
" The voters are not punishing the students they are being punished by the people who did not do the repairs in the first place with the money that they had. Just think of what they might do with the money if they get it again. "
RE: Ming Pod wrote on Sep 9, 2008 10:01 AM:
" It appears that Ming Pod Soupy is a Westerly resident that knows exactly what is going on with this current administration (from the inside). I am not sure what the "perm falling out" is refering to, however I am in full agreement with the lack of data driven decisions. It seems as though Stonington understands the process better than Westerly at every level. Why is the school board not requesting answers from the superintendent? How can the team expect a "YES" vote when there is so much concern and no answers to the public's questions on the mediocre results from a premium paid administration. "
Re: Apples and Oranges Doc wrote on Sep 9, 2008 9:30 AM:
" So, Let me get this straight. You will vote NO to punish the 'present adminstration' and furthermore you will do so until they are replaced with 'competent individuals'. Who is the real loser here, it's not the 'present administration', they don't stand to benefit from the passing of a $30M bond, it's not the teachers, their salary won't go up from the passing of a $30M bond. The real losers of a NO vote, will be the COMMUNITY of WESTERLY, the real losers of a NO vote will be the CHILDREN of WESTERLY and if WESTERLY loses, we all lose, including you Doctor. Which leads me to my next point, I'm sure you took the Hippocratic oath, where you promised to help those in need of medical attention regardless of socio-economic standing. I beleive the Hippocratic oath applies here, with the exception being, it is the health of our community that is in jeopardy and not an individual. I'm sure you can find it in your heart to come up with an extra $1.77 a week to support the CHILDREN of WESTERLY! "
Apples and Oranges Doc wrote on Sep 8, 2008 9:04 PM:
" To Apples and Oranges...I happen top be a local doctor in town and I will be casting a NO vote. I will do this until the present adminstration is replaced with competent individuals that understand their roles as "responsible public servants" to the community at large. "
Re: Don't Assume wrote on Sep 8, 2008 8:47 PM:
" You lost me after the first sentence, try to organize your thoughts a bit better.
I'm not assuming anything....
A YES vote is a vote in favor of EDUCATION
A NO vote is a vote against EDUCATION.
How many of you are voting NO and also complained about the SAT scores in Westerly. I'm sure it's the same lot.
"
I'm not assuming anything....
A YES vote is a vote in favor of EDUCATION
A NO vote is a vote against EDUCATION.
How many of you are voting NO and also complained about the SAT scores in Westerly. I'm sure it's the same lot.
"
ming, pod, soupy wrote on Sep 8, 2008 8:41 PM:
" I know that this article is all about the bond issue at hand, but I read with interest a piece in the Sun this evening about Stonington and Wheeler SAT scores and wondered..."what do those schools have that Westerly High does not?" The answer is simple. "Everything, including appropriate and solid leadership". Mr. Murphy is not concerned with whether or not his perm will fall out, he is determined to lead with a plan. I loved how he silenced any clown who would utter the proverbial whine about "teaching to the test". He mentioned simply that the curriculum is founded in time tested methodology. Obviously, he is not about pedagogical rhetoric gone perverse. Another big difference, he HAS a plan, and it has been working for years! If this bond is to have any power behind it, Westerly had better wake up quickly and clean house. People are tired of the mediocrity that the children have been subjected to. Let's see some curricular change that does not involve senior project "learning stretches" that produce beauty pageant silliness. Back to fundamentals that produce measurable results. Can we have one data driven decision PLEASE! Does any leader know what that is? "
Don't assume wrote on Sep 8, 2008 5:48 PM:
" The person who posted under "Economic Development" makes the assumption that anyone who votes NO on November 4th is not intelligent. You should never "ASSUME." You know what they say about those who do, don't you? But, if you must, why not "assume" that those who vote NO do so merely because they just can't afford another tax hike at this time. The whole country is feeling the crunch, or maybe you haven't noticed. If not, I would assume (and I don't like to do that) that you CAN afford it, therefore, you tend to look down on those who are less fortunate and cannot handle another tax increase at this time, no matter how large or small. "
Economic Development wrote on Sep 8, 2008 9:38 AM:
" Do you people understand that Economic Development helps increase the tax base of our town? The more people or entities to tax, the lower lower the tax burden on all of us is. The trick is how do we incorporate new businesses (big box) without destroying the character of the town.
By voting against the $30M bond, who are you REALLY impacting?? Would you be voting NO perhaps to punish the Town Council, the School Committee or the Finance Board? How is that going to build a new school or renovate the existing one?? I'm hoping that the majority of the Town doesn't share the beliefs of the close-minded people who post on this site, I've always beleived that, collectively the Town of Westerly is inhabited by intelligent people, perhaps I'm wrong "
By voting against the $30M bond, who are you REALLY impacting?? Would you be voting NO perhaps to punish the Town Council, the School Committee or the Finance Board? How is that going to build a new school or renovate the existing one?? I'm hoping that the majority of the Town doesn't share the beliefs of the close-minded people who post on this site, I've always beleived that, collectively the Town of Westerly is inhabited by intelligent people, perhaps I'm wrong "
Apples & Oranges wrote on Sep 8, 2008 8:32 AM:
" Sorry, but the TOWN OF WESTERLY is not building the strip mall at 78. That is a private enterprise. This bond issue for the schools has nothing whatsoever to do with the strip mall. At least get your facts straight. Your talking apples and oranges. I assume that those not in favor of floating yet another bond have taken that position simply because they cannot afford another tax hike, especially at a time when meeting their regular monthly obligations are now threatening their very way of life and the roofs over their heads. For some people, it comes down to a choice, that is whether or not to risk your home to foreclosure or tax sale, putting food on the table, and the other choice, vote for yet another tax increase. I have a suggestion. Maybe some dentists and doctors in Westerly can lower their fees, especially to the elderly. That might help a bit! DO YOU THINK? "
concerned parent wrote on Sep 7, 2008 10:26 PM:
" It is really sad that because some mistakes were made in the past that our children and grandchildren will suffer for it. I have a child in the High School and I am disgusted with the dump that we are allowing them to go to every day. I would like anyone who feels that strongly about it to go and see for your self how beyond delapitated it is. It is really pathetic that our town is spending so much time and effort to buld the huge monstrosity of a strip mall by 78 (Guess what there is only one store in it) and yet we won't spend $92.00 in taxes to help our students learn in an environment that is a disgrace. I would love all of you who are having such a difficult time with this to go to the high school, look a student in the eye and say "Your not worth it". Stop being cowards. "
Support Education? wrote on Sep 7, 2008 4:08 PM:
" The real question is, 'DO YOU SUPPORT EDUCATION IN WESTERLY?'
If the answer is YES, you support education, vote YES for the "
If the answer is YES, you support education, vote YES for the "
Louie wrote on Sep 7, 2008 7:42 AM:
" I will vote "NO"--because of how Mr. Scott Kizner did to us and left us--and his atty. nardone and clan--all no it..they had a heavy spending package that we cannot afford---sell state street school now "
Jack wrote on Sep 6, 2008 11:20 AM:
" Re: Jack Well excuse me...Please pass the "grey poupon"... "
Jack wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:11 PM:
" In addition to the low SAT scores I referenced earlier (to differentiate my comments from the other Jack)Lets look at how well we plan our spending. Bond referanda for phase I of the school upgrade, a new Police Department and a town garage. All important and needed im sure.But, before we undertake another bond to finance school improvements, how about some forward thinking and lets see what other must have projects are lurking over the horizon. You all know the story "if we dont do this the kids, tourism, sewer system, water system... will fall down around our ears. After 40 years in this wonderful town I'm sure that I can recite incident after incident like this. Like i said before enough is enough. I am insisting on a report of future needs and projected capitol cost exposure before I will even consider the possibility of this Phase II bond issue! "
Concerned Resident wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:49 PM:
" I am all for renovations on the High School. It should of been done 30+ years ago. Our taxpayer monies have been poorly spent! Why not sell the State Street School use that money for some renovations on the High School! Also, this town needs to learn to take care of what we have there never has been enough janitors to keep the school clean and repair what is broken. If this was done in the first place none of our schools would be in such poor condition!!!! I dont know whether or not to vote yes or no!!! I am in a dilemma! "
Jack wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:35 PM:
" Re: My Support: GET OUT YOUR CHECK BOOK CUZ IT LOOKS LIKE YOU WILL BE FUNDING THE WHOLE $30 MILLION! "
Bobby M wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:34 PM:
" why not call scott kizner back--he and his clan
atty. nardone and all--can explain where the money went---we
vote "NO" again--see you all at the same school after the vote "
atty. nardone and all--can explain where the money went---we
vote "NO" again--see you all at the same school after the vote "
YUP wrote on Sep 4, 2008 2:40 PM:
" To clear up possible misconceptions amongst Taxpayers, why not clarify what was done in the previous projects and for how much. If you don't clear up the past and show that it was well spent, the current referendum may well be doomed. "
John L. wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:33 PM:
" TEAR IT DOWN AND SOMEDAY START ANEW! "
Chariho Re-vote wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:03 PM:
" Chariho towns will also be re-voting on a school building bond. Like Westerly, our school administration and school boards have continually wasted our taxes and let the schools fall into disrepair. They now want millions more to waste.
The level of outrage from overburdened Westerly residents is impressive. We expect our schools to teach our children at fair cost. Instead we get low performance and high cost. I hope the Chariho towns join Westerly in deciding enough is enough. Take care of the schools with the millions you take every year. Get rid of social services and non-educational curriculum. Layoff the dozens of unnecessary employees. We already spend more than enough! "
The level of outrage from overburdened Westerly residents is impressive. We expect our schools to teach our children at fair cost. Instead we get low performance and high cost. I hope the Chariho towns join Westerly in deciding enough is enough. Take care of the schools with the millions you take every year. Get rid of social services and non-educational curriculum. Layoff the dozens of unnecessary employees. We already spend more than enough! "
Vickie wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:29 AM:
" You had your chance and you blew all of the money on beautifying the grounds, tearing down perfectly good buildings and not doing anything towards the delapataion of the high school building.
It can rot there for all I care..
IT'S YOUR OWN FAULT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
It can rot there for all I care..
IT'S YOUR OWN FAULT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
Dave wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:58 AM:
" I can't wait to vote - NO! Don't insult our intelligence or our integrity by implying that we taxpayers do not "understand the situation" or do not care about kids and education. You have bled us dry and violated our trust. The roof leaked when I was in High School and that was 30 years ago. Tear the building down. Lets investigate school vouchers. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. "
THERE ARE LIMITS wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:34 AM:
" Direct quote from RI Superior Court Judge Judith Savage: "...It is important for members of school boards everywhere to understand that Rhode Islanders pay some of the country's highest property taxes. There are limits to how much more they can afford to pay..." THIS SAYS IT ALL! Homeowners are financially overburdened already. STOP THE SPENDING NOW! VOTE "NO" ON NOVEMBER 4th UNLESS YOU WANT YOUR TAXES TO GO UP AGAIN! "
Kathy wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:44 AM:
" DREAM ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
Bob wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:42 AM:
" Westerly. Great beaches, crappy schools. Will that attract new residents and businesses? VOTE YES AND SUPPORT EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. This will help all of us in the long run. Oh, and by the way, vote for town council and school committee candidates that are serious about controlling costs...there are a few!! "
Robert wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:35 AM:
" I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR ANY SCHOOL RENOVATIONS BOND UNTIL THE DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE B&G DEPARTMENT OVERHAULED! DOES EVERY MEDIOCRE EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS FOR THE TOWN HAVE A JOB-FOR-LIFE??? THIS TAXPAYER WILL NOT SUPPORT MEDIOCRITY! "
NO WAY wrote on Sep 4, 2008 2:43 AM:
" How much more should you be able to waste? The roof leaked when I went to school some thirty years ago.The kids play baseball in the "quad" where the baseball field was taken out. Was it necessary for all the outside trees and shrubs? The disrepair of the building comes from poor maintenance. How much more do you think the people should pay? We are struggling now to keep food on our table and oil in the tank for heat. SO A BIG NO from this tax payer!! "
Avondale Jim wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:53 PM:
" has the town solictor for our town and schools--toldus we could vote again---
they need to be heard from--they are all doing nothing these days--and we all know it "
they need to be heard from--they are all doing nothing these days--and we all know it "
YES!!! wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:55 PM:
" This Will Pass!! The Town Needs it. We need to maintain our buildings or it will cost more later!! PAY ME NOW OR PAY ME LATER!!! LETS GET IT DONE NOW!! VOTE YES!!! "
taxpayer wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:26 PM:
" Hey i got an idea tear down both schools and build a new one that won't need to be "fixed up" every two years. As a taxpayer i would rather my hard earned money go to a new school rather than to fix up buildings that should of been torn down 50 years ago. Enough is Enough! "
Hold on to your wallets! wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:08 PM:
" I don't even know where to begin:
*Seems like we didn't have an open bidding process on the project from a number of construction companies. With a nationwide slowdown in construction there must be a slew of companies anxious to take up projects, and at lower costs.
*Beautification projects should have been at the bottom of the priorities set forth in the three construction phases.
*Westerly has been hit with a number of large employers closing shop, and taxes are already high. Noticed summer traffic was down, so property owners - businesses, and the employment that generates - all must be hurting. Who's to say it won't be worse next summer? That point can even go without further saying that we're not getting a stellar school system as it is, given the taxes we're paying. Why is it that other towns in RI, without the benefits of coast property taxes, consistently outperform Westerly's average test scores. A nicer building does not solve underlying systemic issues! Quality teachers do, but we're laying a bunch of them off!
*Fixed 5% interest rates? Get real! "
*Seems like we didn't have an open bidding process on the project from a number of construction companies. With a nationwide slowdown in construction there must be a slew of companies anxious to take up projects, and at lower costs.
*Beautification projects should have been at the bottom of the priorities set forth in the three construction phases.
*Westerly has been hit with a number of large employers closing shop, and taxes are already high. Noticed summer traffic was down, so property owners - businesses, and the employment that generates - all must be hurting. Who's to say it won't be worse next summer? That point can even go without further saying that we're not getting a stellar school system as it is, given the taxes we're paying. Why is it that other towns in RI, without the benefits of coast property taxes, consistently outperform Westerly's average test scores. A nicer building does not solve underlying systemic issues! Quality teachers do, but we're laying a bunch of them off!
*Fixed 5% interest rates? Get real! "
3 WORDS wrote on Sep 3, 2008 7:38 PM:
" BUILDINGS DON'T TEACH!!!!!!!!! "
Jack wrote on Sep 3, 2008 7:34 PM:
" Will this $30m bond improve our kid's SAT scores? already the lowest in South County. All 4 of my kids Graduated from Westerly in the 80's and the same problems existed then. Poor maintenance leaking roofs .. and the beat goes on...Until this town consolidates budget management and develops a comprehensive capitol maintenance and improvement plan I will continue to vote against any additional bond referenda. Enough is enough! "
My support wrote on Sep 3, 2008 5:55 PM:
" Safety, health, energy conservation and science upgrades- I am all for it and my four family members will vote for it. The Shoreline folks and everyone else who beleives that education is not related to economic prosperity- shame on you- better than that- just pass the cost on to your children and grand children- these projects will happen one day- we can wait- pay more or just accept that a 75 year old building needs updates- the new middle school is beautiful and functional- I just wished that we would have voted for all of the money when we had the former superintendent and referendum leadership- this group needs to get active and vocal- most people in Westerly are good people who look out for young people like my parents and grandparents did- if you are angry- get over it and dont take it out on this and the next generation of children "
springbrook friend wrote on Sep 3, 2008 5:51 PM:
" NO WAY, NO HOW!!!!! Did you people forget to take your meds!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
Tom wrote on Sep 3, 2008 5:24 PM:
" Looks like your going to be closing down this school...and all of our tax dollars that you wasted...Tear it down! Just like they did to the Ocean House...It's Old and Decrepit! It will cost more to "fix it up" than it will in the long run to tear it down and build an energy efficient school. I VOTE NO AND I THINK THAT THE WHOLE TOWN OF WESTERLY WILL TOO!! YOU GUYS BLEW IT, YOU SHOULD HAVE DONE THE MAJOR REPAIRS BEFORE YOU BEAUTIFIED THE GROUNDS! YOU ARE...A BUNCH OF IDIOTS!! "
Mark wrote on Sep 3, 2008 5:19 PM:
" No. No. No. I am not going to vote to throw more money at these people; especially after they have pulled scare tactics and guilt trips on the public by threatening to close schools. Remember the State Street School debacle a few years back? First they closed it, then it became a Senior Center - then they reversed themselves -booted the seniors out - taxpayers had to pay for a brand new senior center - taxpayers then had to pay to reopen and fix up State Street - now they are threatening again. I am looking forward to voting -NO. "
Kevin wrote on Sep 3, 2008 5:02 PM:
" NO WAY VOTE NO!!!!!! "
Frank wrote on Sep 3, 2008 5:00 PM:
" NO WAY we pay enough in taxes now I will vote NO!!!!!! "
Justin wrote on Sep 3, 2008 4:24 PM:
" As Aero-Smith put it "DREAM ON" "
TAX PAYER wrote on Sep 3, 2008 4:21 PM:
" This idea is just as bad as ' buy an auditorium seat' a few months ago. That was to raise money to replace the seats at the high school. How did that turn out anyway? All the money that was wasted on the outside of the school shows very bad money managing. Do they have a catagory in the voting booth for NO WAY... NO HOW????????? NEVER!!!!! "
Jan Aiello wrote on Sep 3, 2008 3:51 PM:
" Are you kidding me!!!! NO WAY!!!
That school has needed major work for years and you all knew it.
Do you think the tax payers of this town are idiots.
You should of thought of this before you spend all that money on the outside project.
You deliberately spent that money on the outside so you could come back later with a sob story about the inside.
FORGET IT!!! "
That school has needed major work for years and you all knew it.
Do you think the tax payers of this town are idiots.
You should of thought of this before you spend all that money on the outside project.
You deliberately spent that money on the outside so you could come back later with a sob story about the inside.
FORGET IT!!! "
VOTING NO wrote on Sep 3, 2008 3:24 PM:
" How many different times and ways do the voters have to say it? The answer is NO! Everytime the school comes to us for money we hear - oh, its just going to be about one hundred or one hundred and fifty dollars per year for an average home in Westerly. But, when you say it every year, c'mon! A hundred here, a hundred there, before you know it, well, do I have to explain?I don't even want to see how much heating costs will be this year, never mind our grocery bills each week. We are being stretched to the limit just for the necessities of life, not to mention that many people have chronic illness and have extraordinary medical expenses. Maybe these kind of expenses haven't affected the lives of school committee members or the people in this new advocacy group, but MOST people are definitely affected by today's cost of living, insurances, taxes, food, heat, electricity and the like. So, MY VOTE WILL BE NO! I think its time for RI to look into school vouchers and charter schools. "
Joseph wrote on Sep 3, 2008 2:51 PM:
" NO WAY. Too much taxpayer money has been squandered already. The infrastructure of the buildings should have been improved with the previous $$$ instead of creating a fancy campus. I, like other taxpayers in this town, thought our money was already being used to improve buildings. I was shocked to learn that our hard earned money had been spent on "window dressing". Now the economy is in a recession, hard working people (if they are lucky enough to still have a decent job) have to find a way to heat their homes, put gas in their cars, and food on the table. Westerly taxpayers deserve respect and accountability. Mismanagement and lack of proper planning should no longer be rewarded by the voters. "
Local wrote on Sep 3, 2008 2:05 PM:
" Ya Sure...renovate it so you can TEAR IT DOWN IN A YEAR OR TWO...FORGET IT YOUR ALL NUTS!! "
NO, No how, NOPE! wrote on Sep 3, 2008 2:01 PM:
" I'll vote alright, but this group won't like it! "
WhatsamaatU wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:21 PM:
" No...No...No "
Local wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:11 PM:
" Here we go again...$$$$$$$$More Money...More Money. Once again, if they renovated the school building in the first place instead of tearing down perfectly good office buildings, beautifing the grounds and making a state of the art walk-way from the middle school to the high school...THERE WOULDN'T BE A NEED FOR MORE MONEY$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FORGET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
oak street friend wrote on Sep 3, 2008 12:16 PM:
" here we go again--this is a tuff time
please--our taxes are up--and up again thsi year...with this--it will be another jump--with no state aid back to us "
please--our taxes are up--and up again thsi year...with this--it will be another jump--with no state aid back to us "
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