Principal Mitchem makes the case for school choice

Are you in support or against school choice?  During contract negotiations, who's there to represent the children and the taxpayer?  The teachers union?  The school board (some are politicians)?  Lets talk.

Central Fall's (RI) school board fired all 93 teachers

The Central Falls school Board of Trustees, in a brief but intense meeting, voted 5-2 to fire every teacher at the school. In all, 93 names were read aloud in the high school auditorium — 74 classroom teachers, plus reading specialists, guidance counselors, physical education teachers, the school psychologist, the principal and three assistant principals.

Tell us what you think.  Do you support the board's decision?  Or do you disagree?

Teachers Union gives school board incumbents the endorsement

Rumor has it, the teachers union will throw their support behind board president, Steve Quigley, Rick Gougis and Leo Venegas (for Valley View School Board).  Since the teachers union and high labor cost have been under scrutiny lately, do you have any opinions in support of the unions, or against?

Fountaindale Public Library Flunks Transparency Test

Joe Bookworm (our volunteer reporter) asked the library board to include the "total cost" for items presented in the Action Report.   Instead, the library board decided to blow him off, and not address the cost of several items presented at the meeting.  Joe Bookworm left the meeting very frustrated.  Lets give him a thumbs up for having the courage to step out and ask questions.

Wisconsin Public Employee Union Debate

Where do you stand on the debate?  Are you Team Wisconsin Governor? or Team Public Unions?

The Village Board is 100% republican and all backed by Mayor Claar (The First Party)

Are you concerned about the lack of checks and balances on the Village Board?  We all need to vote!

The Village board spent $500k in tax dollars to fund their pet charities & non-profits

Do you consider it to be a conflict of interest for an elected official to use tax dollars to fund their pet charities/non-profits?

DuPage Township perform duplicative services

Save taxpayers $2 million a year by eliminating Du Page Township.  The Assessor's office can be moved to the County.

Fountaindale Public Auction

Fountaindale library caves to public pressure.  Can you believe they originally wanted to donate the proceeds to their pet charity/non-profits?

Claar's Hanger-Ons Lack Independence

Do you agree with her comments?  What do you think of Mayor Claar's "hanger-ons"?