Kevin DiPasquale (Parent & Teacher): An excerpt from an open letter I wrote two years ago. Who would have ever imagined DCSD would be spending almost $1 million dollars a year on communication,,, Students do not receive the same level of education as once was the norm in the district. I am a taxpayer with students in the school system and I am appalled at the lack of support for all students and staff. As but one person in a county of thousands without my own communication center to share what I want others to know and believe, it is my duty as a public citizen to share with you my disappointment in the actions of our local school district, which is disparaging to its own, while touting programs that do not exist. As an employee, I feel betrayed knowing the collaboration that once existed is no longer wanted nor valued. $1 million dollars in one year would go a long way towards restoring Music to a local elementary school, reading support in many schools, instrumental music at many schools, the activity bus for middle school students to ride home after sports and clubs finish, and a host of other student related benefits. Students would benefit once again from the programs our school district once had. Were budget cuts necessary, then I could see how some of the above offerings(choice) could be cut. However, with the district misusing public tax dollars meant for education for communication, our students are the losers in the reform experiment. My views do not (necessarily) support those of my employer...
Posted on: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 20:32:23 +0000
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