Silver Street closure far from resolved
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February 20, 2009 Opinion Letter to the Tribune
Silver Street closure far from resolved
"Last fall, a Louisville newspaper published an article which led people to believe that New Albany’s Silver Street Elementary School has been “saved” from closure. As a co-president of Silver Street Elementary School’s PTO, an active member of Friends of Silver Street and parent of a student at Silver Street Elementary, I was congratulated by many well-wishing friends for having “won the fight” to keep our school open. I’ve explained that the issue is still alive, and although Dr. Brooks clearly stated the issue of school closure was not abandoned, the reporter created a headline misleading readers into thinking the possibility of school closure was no longer an issue.
During last Thursday’s parent council meeting (a group comprised of representatives from all schools in the corporation), Dr. Brooks announced that the Resources for Results Committee would hold two more monthly meetings and would then make a recommendation to the school board. This means we can expect a recommendation to be delivered in late March/early April.
The present fiscal crises facing our city and school corporation are very serious and challenging. However, the recent decision regarding cutting teaching positions coupled with possible school closures translates into more crowded classrooms and over-taxed teachers/staff throughout the entire school corporation. I ask that citizens attend the upcoming school board meetings, as well as public meetings that we have been promised will be held, to voice concerns to our elected school board before we compromise our children’s educational future.
— Norma Condra, New Albany"
Does anyone know how many people in the Administration building make $100,000 a year or more? And Dr. Brook's salary. I believe is $150,000+ along with a computer, cell phone, company car, insurance and retirement. I'm guessing we could find qualified personnel to do those jobs for at least 20% less in this economy. Who decided these outlandish pay scales? Do we as taxpayers have a say as to how much of our money is being spent on admins instead of teachers and schools? This angle needs to be addressed.
Dr. Brooks' salary is $134,000 plus perks. No clue on the rest of the administration salaries.
Our say comes from voting for people we think will make the right decisions when it comes to how our tax contributions are spent.
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