That's the question being raised by long-time Board member Will Duncan of Bethpage.
The controversy boiled over at a recent study session. It seems some Board members and the Director were kept out of the loop by the Facilities and Maintenance Committee. Proper procedures may not have been followed. Accusations of back door deals were flying.
All of this as the Board faces yet another tough budget year and resistance from the County Commission.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Sumner Voters Reject Wheel Tax for Schools
Sumner County voters overwhelming rejected a proposed Wheel Tax increase of $25 per year last night. Nearly 80% of voters rejected the proposal which would have dedicated the $3 million in new revenue to the school system.
The School Board has said it faces a potential $10 million shortfall in its 2012-2013 budget and the Wheel Tax would have started to fill that whole.
Board members have also indicated their desire to offer employees a raise in next year's budget for the first time in 4 years. It is uncertain whether the County Commission, which gave its own employees a 3% raise this year, will fund the School Board's request.
The School Board has said it faces a potential $10 million shortfall in its 2012-2013 budget and the Wheel Tax would have started to fill that whole.
Board members have also indicated their desire to offer employees a raise in next year's budget for the first time in 4 years. It is uncertain whether the County Commission, which gave its own employees a 3% raise this year, will fund the School Board's request.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Chance to Support Schools at the Ballot Box Today
Today's Election features a referendum that would direct $3 million in new revenue to Sumner County Schools -- yes, it's a $25 increase in the Wheel Tax -- all of the funds from the $25 increase will be directed to the stretched school budget -- helping to fill a projected $10 million hole.
Polls close at 7PM.
Polls close at 7PM.
Friday, March 2, 2012
County Revenues Up -- Will this mean more $ for schools?
County Executive Anthony Holt reports that revenue is up. What will this mean for our schools?
Outsourcing of School System Employees Raises Concerns
Once again, School Board members are considering outsourcing system employees - a scheme that has been tried (and failed) in the past in Sumner County and that carries significant financial and safety risks.
Walton Ferry Realignment May Move Forward
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen has a Special Called meeting for March 6th to reconsider action on the Walton Ferry realignment project.
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