The portion of taxpayer direct contribution to school corporations comes from local property tax levies. These local funds are typically directed into the Operations Fund to handle facilities, transportation, utilities, and maintenance. This is how it has been for decades in Indiana. The simple answer to this question: You don't have to have a...
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Run Schools Like A Business!
This wasn't posed to me as a question. It was a statement that someone made to me when I was in CVS today. There are a couple of aspects to that thought. Run a school like a business. First, anyone who has public funds that they have jurisdiction over, absolutely... treat the public's contribution...
Is SEA-1 The Only Issue Facing TCSC When It Comes To Funding?
I was stopped and asked this today while out getting a pop. NO - SEA-1 is NOT the only factor affecting our school finances. Don't be misled...the state hosed every public school, city and town with their "property tax relief" known as SEA-1. Just as big of a concern is declining enrollment. When your...
Why Are You Not Running As A Republican Or A Democrat?
As I have said for months and months...I don't believe that party politics serves a school board ANY useful purpose. None. Zero. You're not going to find out really anything you need to know based solely on party identity. I don't want a political party trying to tell me what I should or shouldn't do. ...
What Do You Think About The New Semester Test Exemption For THS?
So for those of you who don't know - here is what is required to apply for a semester exam exemption: 9 week average of 90%+ in the course. ZERO missing assignments in the class. No significant disciplinary referrals during the semester. No more than 5 absences for ANY reason during the semester. ...
OK. I’ll Respond.
It seems as though my website has gotten a lot of attention! People are talking about the many platform points that I have raised and answers to questions that I have been asked. A current member of the Board of Education has been paying particular attention! She is not up for election this cycle. Here...
What Is Your Opinion Of The Current School Board?
This goes to show that I will answer anything asked of me, school related! To be honest, I don't know very many of the school board members. The one I know the best, as a Board member, is Andrea Campbell. I found her to be extremely knowledgeable, hardworking, very pleasant to be around and...
What Do You Hope To “Get” From Being Elected To The School Board?
That's an interesting question. What do I hope to get.... My oldest has graduated from THS and is in college (and running for one of two City Of Tipton seats on this board). My youngest is a senior. I am not, nor have I ever run, to have either of my children receive special...
Should We (TCSC) Require School Uniforms For All Students?
I understand why some schools require uniforms. Some schools believe that requiring everyone to wear the same clothing reduces bullying. Uniforms "level the playing field" in an attempt to hide clear economic differences hoping to reduce social friction. It eliminates the name brands, trendy clothing and "status/privilege" involved with clothing. A required uniform also...
If SEA-1 Is The Problem, Why Aren’t More Schools Proposing A Referendum?
First, let's be clear. SEA-1 IS the problem. SEA-1 cuts funding for cities, towns and schools. The legislature in Indianapolis, the Republican supermajority, made this decision. We all knew this was coming when Governor Braun was elected. He ran on a promise of lowering taxes, limiting annual property tax increases to 2-3% and reset homeowner...