Three weeks ago, an explanation for the increase in the budget came in the mail. The reason for the biggest part of the requested increase was teacher salaries, pensions, and health care. The teachers are working without an agreement and wear black on Fridays. Ironically, the superintendent has been working hard AGAINST their requests, which, of course, are coming directly from the Union. Then (get this), last week our local paper, which leans to the left, carried a front page article on per student expenditures, suggesting that it was necessary to pass the budget or else? If the teachers don't get what they want, they make the students pay.
Whoa! Do you mind my asking where in the state you reside? I am originally from downstate - Manhattan, Queens and LI but now reside in Albany. My daughter graduated from 'one of the top' NYS high schools last year (don't they all rate themselves this way?).
If the teachers don't get what they want, they make the students pay.
It's a lose lose proposition. Time for the taxpayers to rise up in revolt. Hey, it worked for the French!