[blackdog]

Same people who tell me that.............

Flat enrollment means we need a tax increase for the schools

Increased enrollment means we need a tax increase to fund the schools.

Declining enrollment means we face a tax increase to fund the schools due to decreased state and federal funds based on number of students.

[sima_yi]

Exactly right.

Declining student achievement: Need more money!
Level student achievement: Need more money!
Increased student achievement: See, it's working! Need more money!