Where do you draw the line?
To the editor:
A recent letter to the editor was written by someone with an extremely low regard for her local school board and its teachers.
So, a “conflict of interest” would exist if a custodian in that district would run for a seat on the board.
What about a parent who has children in that district? Same situation? Where do you draw the line?
The objectives of a school board member are to ensure the running of the district in an efficient manner and that every student receives the best education possible.
In addition to property taxes, public schools also receive aid from both the federal and state governments. Both the district AND THE TEACHERS contribute to the state pension fund.
My husband and I moved six years ago so that he could be closer to his job. He knew it had to be done. It’s called “downsizing.” Many seniors do it for various reasons. We did it for practical reasons.
The school district in the West End has its students on track for a productive life in the 21st century outside of the district. Either get on board or get out of the way! If you’re putting a price tag on education, what kind of tag would you put on ignorance?
Any qualified resident of a school district can run for a seat on the school board, if he or she does not like the ways it’s functioning.
Darlene Ochs
Walnutport
Comments
Is that like... My way or the highway? Not sure what the point is of this rant, but...
On pensions? The board has no control of that. However, a teacher of 30 years, exiting at $60K salary, will see $3,000 a month (Class TE). Nobody gets that in private sector. Add in S S, and these employees retire making well beyond what they do working, and only 30 years service needed... 30 years and out??? Who gets that in private sector?!
Did you know that in 2016, PSERS paid pensioners more than $6 billion, while bringing in less than $5 billion. Where do they make $1B that up?
As for price of education? Give clear and free choice in education, we don't get that. I'm forced to pay for a system of education I no longer trust or agree with. It's not voluntary purchase, rather an extorting tax.
As for students being on track? Well let me remind you, NASD ranks 219 of 603, and PA 17th among the states. Not all that and a box of crackers.
I see young people embracing socialism. Are they being fed that garbage in the classrooms, thus confusing their thinking? Now that's a national security concern.
Look folks, our system of education is failing, yet the cost keeps rising. Compensation in private sector bases on merit, not with public educators.
As for socialism, how did you reach this conclusion? I’m not aware of any socialism reprogramming classes... have have you heard of the young republicans or fbla? Deca? The scouts? Or kids for Christ? There are so many examples of groups actually in the school system and none of them socialists.
And btw Levite, we agree socialism has no place in American society.
As far as teachers and their pensions, teaching isn’t a robbery or get rich quick scam. There are many teachers who go absolutely above and beyond and use their own money for students benefit. These are the same “monsters” you want to gut their pensions. Just remember you don’t know what you don’t know...
I've been around the block, I know the content of the books presented under the pretense of American History. Though you mention just some groups of outside influence, keep in mind who owns the bully pulpit. Just beware, you may not know all of what I do know. This is certain, teachers are well compensated for that part time position.
Is there room for improvement? Sure, always, but to damn the whole thing as you have done? I must disagree ...
I'm told religion and moral values can't be taught in Public Schools, but, Socialism has its own set of Godless moral values being taught, which run antithesis Christian morals.
Watch this Tony...
Socialism: Government mandated social engineering Aka. (molding the society or people to conform to a societal ideal).
Taxing residents (extorting), and then appearing to "Give" away (free) education, the government claims an implicit monopoly on K-12 education. This same government owns the brick/mortar, and the land on which it sits. This is all under government control most important... the teachers.
Isn't that enough to get your wheels turning?
I never intended to attack teachers, but I will, because I don't hear teachers crying out against the rot taking place in these government schools. And for your good buddy Joe... I'm not envious of teachers... nope, just got my eye on what's actually coming out. Now Tony, you explain to me why the embrace of socialism in this country. Tell me the truth of America and it's history is being properly represented in these government schools, and be honest. Look at all the money the teachers union throws in to the Socialist Party (Democrats). Look at all the money the Teamsters and other unions representing our school support staffing throws toward the Socialist Party. Come on Tony... this government school system is molding the minds of our youth, and even the brightest minds, people like you, don't see it, or they ignore it, and all the while they extort from the home owner. Pay, or we'll take away your house.
Perhaps you'll take time to look at the post below.
Good Day
I read your biased blog posts and no where therein is any specifics about the socialistic curriculum you say is in the public schools. What you do have is a wild ass assumption that because a gallup poll showed that there are a lot of people with a positive view on socialism (about the same number who is positive about capitalism btw) this means the schools are teaching students to be socialists. Why hang this on the schools if we are going to push an agenda with no proof? How about "Obama had a drug put into the water supply that makes kids socialists". or "Our satellites are sending undetectable audio readings of Marxist works" . If you're going to spread conspiracies, go big or go home.
Again, please point to specific lessons within the public school curriculum than is pushing socialism.
Your comments have become lazy, insulting, and ignorant as of late.
No jealousy here, stop it!
Now more importantly, provide specific examples of how socialism is being pushed on public school kids.
For socialism in our schools...
https://townhall.com/columnists/justinhaskins/2019/01/28/americas-public-schools-have-become-socialist-indoctrination-factories-n2540323
If students in our nation’s schools are being taught the truth about socialism, how is it possible that so many can support such a horrifically destructive ideology? The obvious answer is that they are not being taught the truth about socialism. The next question then becomes obvious: Why not?
http://american-exceptionalism.org/the-truth-about-socialism-and-the-fantasy-taught-in-u-s-schools/
John Dewey introduced himself to your child in kindergarten but you may not like it when you find out why.
https://www.theblaze.com/contributions/socialism-is-alive-and-well-in-your-childs-public-education-system
Check these out Tony, Joe and anyone else who might care to. Apparently there's more who embrace this communism/socialism than I knew of. Please stop treating me like Joseph McCarthy.
I'm not a one man vendetta, but if I am, I'm for truth, not popularity... no thumbs up needed here fellows.
So let me get this straight. Because a gallup poll showed that a block of our country has a positive view of socialism that this is proof positive that our public schools teach socialism? No where in those studies referenced is there a relationship or causation implied with public school curriculum. So the question remains, please point to actual school curriculum that you believe backs up the assumptions made in these blogs. Right now its "a lot of people like socialism, it must be the schools fault".
Is there room for improvement? Absolutely! Is everything perfect? No way! But I’m truly afraid to see what Levite’s ideal situation looks like, I imagine homeschooled Bible lessons by candlelight. Sure that’s my biased imagination but what are you advocating Levite ?
I have a big problem with bible study being forced on public school kids. A comparative religion class (with an honest assessment of the goods and bads) is fine but I suspect you would want an indoctrination type bible study.
Speaking of fake science, did you see the story of Union Theological Seminary (UTS)? They held a ceremony where they placed plants in the center of the chapel and confessed their sins to them. Check out UTS... wow! Anyway, the climate change folks must officially be a church/religion, so, keep it out of the gubmint screwels.
Typical response, when you have lost the argument.
Not going sir... Nope.
Peace to you just the same.
Mike, the far right preys upon those so simple minded they believe any crazy conspiracy theory that comes down the pike. Don’t be a mark.
You operate like Shifty Schiff. When the words of those in opposition reflect truth, you simply paraphrase or, in this case, put words in my mouth. Stop it Joe, the parody shtick breaks down the debate, and reveals your weakness.
Have a good day "Joe".
Every time the subject of public schooling comes up you start in with how the UN took over our schools through the evil common core standards. I have posted these standards on several occasions asking you to point out the socialistic and evil ones and you wouldn’t do it. I believe you like a partisan conspiracy theory more than embracing facts.