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April 26, 2006

One strong 'no' vote on school board recall

Convincing editorial here from the Detroit News opposing a recall effort in the Lakeview school district in St. Clair Shores, Mich.

Four school board members are facing recall for the sin of actually doing their jobs and trying to keep money in the classroom. To do this, they have taken tough but responsible measures to keep the district's $25 million budget in the black.

They contracted out cleaning services to a private company, letting go of their custodians. They refinanced some of the district's debt to save on interest costs. They cut school bus services for all but the special education students.

And they declared an impasse in their bargaining with the district's teacher union, basically imposing the recommendations of a state fact-finder on pay and health insurance.

Total projected savings after this board's brave moves? A whole bunch. But it may cost them their jobs. Remember: It's all about the adults. Worthy reading.

Posted April 26, 2006 2:00 PM | School Boards

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