Thriving, resilient communities invest in the education of all of their children because it pays off. As this post so carefully outlines, Melrose schools aren’t spending extravagantly or irresponsibly; they’re simply underfunded. This crisis is not a “they” issue; it is a “we” issue. We have to work together to fix this
NOTE: I have removed comments that include profanity. We can disagree vigorously about this topic, but I will not tolerate disrespect or swearing on this page. Please be kind to each other. This is difficult stuff, I know, but no swearing! Thanks.
The school department and the city at large must learn how to live within their budgets. My wife and I have been living on a fixed income for more than 10 years. The cost of living has probably doubled over that time. Asking the taxpayers for more money is not an option for us. We have to figure it out and make adjustments. The city should do the same.
I appreciate your perspective especially as it pertains to budget largesse and the need to be reasonable about what is feasible and what is fantasy. I don’t think this is that problem though. My son hasn’t had a French teacher for over 3 months because they can’t offer competitive salaries to candidates they identify (though they are expending resources for what is now 4 rounds of searches). Also, we spend at least 2K less per pupil per year than ALL our surrounding towns. Your argument for blanket fiscal conservatism doesn’t hold water for me in light of these structural issues.
Thriving, resilient communities invest in the education of all of their children because it pays off. As this post so carefully outlines, Melrose schools aren’t spending extravagantly or irresponsibly; they’re simply underfunded. This crisis is not a “they” issue; it is a “we” issue. We have to work together to fix this
NOTE: I have removed comments that include profanity. We can disagree vigorously about this topic, but I will not tolerate disrespect or swearing on this page. Please be kind to each other. This is difficult stuff, I know, but no swearing! Thanks.
The school department and the city at large must learn how to live within their budgets. My wife and I have been living on a fixed income for more than 10 years. The cost of living has probably doubled over that time. Asking the taxpayers for more money is not an option for us. We have to figure it out and make adjustments. The city should do the same.
I appreciate your perspective especially as it pertains to budget largesse and the need to be reasonable about what is feasible and what is fantasy. I don’t think this is that problem though. My son hasn’t had a French teacher for over 3 months because they can’t offer competitive salaries to candidates they identify (though they are expending resources for what is now 4 rounds of searches). Also, we spend at least 2K less per pupil per year than ALL our surrounding towns. Your argument for blanket fiscal conservatism doesn’t hold water for me in light of these structural issues.