-> Actually, most states mandate what gets cut, and the school board has no
-> discretion.
->
Unfortunately in Michigan, that is not the case.
-> For some ADDer's sports or band may be the only thing at
-> TK>which they ever acceled at.  What happens next is even more
-> TK>deplorable, they start laying off teachers, which only makes a bad
-> TK>situation worse.  Teachers are already stressed enough without having 
o
-> TK> handle the number of children that two teachers would normally
-> TK>handle.
->
-> In NY, teacher layoffs are not part of the mandated cut backs. So, voting
-> down a budget to get back at the teachers is pointless.
->
Once again that is not the case in Michigan, after the sports, band, and 
busses
teachers are next.
-> WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE IS TO EITHER
-> TK>1. GET THEIR ATTENTION BY GOING TO AS MANY BOARD MEETINGS AS POSSIBLE
-> TK>AND    MAKING ENOUGH NOISE EVERYTIME.
->
-> Most of the real loud whiners do not show up. When I was on the Board, I
-> asked one at the last meeting before the budget vote where he was six 
months
-> ago. No answer.
->
Too true
-> TK>2. LEAD A CAMPAIGN TO VOTE THEM OUT.
->
-> Depends on the issues.
->
Yes, but if they do not support your views, then it is your right and duty to
vote for people who do.
-> TK>in eiter case they will notice.  It may not happen right away, but if
-> TK>you stay true, it will pay off.
->
-> Often, the school board is powerless to affect several areas.
In Michigan, they are able to change almost everything, other than number of
school days per year.
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