Talk is in the news about the Sheboygan Area School District's (SASD) budget for the new school year. Not surprisingly, they are again talking about an increase. That is to be expected - after all, with skyrocketing fuel costs and other factors, it is normal for those in position to forcibly take your money to do so. It would be totally unexpected if they actually considered making some cuts instead.
As I said, an increase is to be expected. But what really bothers me is another related issue, also in the news. Some parents have come forward to complain about how badly Jackson Elementary needs to be expanded. That, in itself, is not unusual and if the complaints have practical basis, they should be addressed. If that is the case however, it is unconscionable that the SASD had tons of federal funding leftover last fiscal year and decided to build empty caves for future expansion at the high schools instead of addressing current needs..
What I want to know is, where were these parents last year when the excess funds were in the news? Wouldn't an immediate need such as this logically trump the currently unneeded high school expansions? I believe it takes unmitigated gall to fritter away the funds on future planning and expect the already overtaxed citizens of the district to cough up additional funds for current needs.
One last thought - where are the local media players on this? Perhaps they'll come late to the party, but I have yet to see or hear anything beyond the initial news report on this issue.
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