When you say huge chunk of the money that goes into the education system does not go directly to the students’ education what is the percentage? 66%, 75%, 90%?
Any one have an answer?
That’s a really good question. One that the unions wouldn’t want to be made common knowledge, I’ll bet.
In N.J. it’s even more convoluted because of what’s called Abbott Districts. 31 school districts get tax money from the rest of the state.
Years ago it would have been simple to figure.
1. teachers salary
2. materials, supplies, books.
3. building cost and maintenance
4. Administrative costs.
Now, you would have to add unused showers in the gym, swimming pools, ski trips, etc. teachers lounges, teachers weekends in resorts,
new sod for the football field, etc.etc.
Next will be money for the girls wrestling team.
I remember a report was released in the LA Times back in the 90’s about an audit of the Los Angeles School district that showed 90% of every dollar spent went to non classroom expenses.
I doubt it has gotten any better today.