All of those things that get competent teachers into schools, we're supportive of. |
At the local level we know where the schools are. We can go out and see them. We can plan. |
First, you need to learn to count to three. Then, you need to learn to count to five. |
For the governor or the Legislature to always say that this is a one-size-fits-all solution usually does not work, and it takes a cooperative effort. |
I have seen it time and time again. You dictate what you want that leadership to do. When that happens, you will see an improvement in education in this county. |
It's the most outstanding education budget I've seen in my 31 sessions. |
Logistically, this thing's a nightmare. |
Our position is that statewide, the school board has a budget and allocates money to all schools in their district. We don't want legislation, the courts or anyone else telling us where to spend portions of (the districts') budgets. |
Overall, it's a very good budget, especially looking at his proposal for teacher recruitment and retention. |
Overall, it's a very good budget. It's a 6 percent to 7 percent increase. Considering what other states are doing, it's substantial. |
Overall, it's going to be an excellent year. |
That's the biggest issue. Various districts have different definitions of moral turpitude. |
The list is ludicrous. I think the intelligent voter would look at this and say this is so far off, it's incredible. |
The trend is not going to stop. |
There's a fair amount of coordination beginning to go on. The bigger issue is how to administer it once it happens. |