Where to Go From Here?

However I feel about the outcome of Tuesday’s election, I am thankful for one thing. Hundreds of teachers and educational assistants would probably have lost their jobs if the referendum failed. I do NOT believe this would have been necessary, but due to the misguided priorities of our district’s management, it certainly would have been the easiest way to balance the budget.

Instead of dealing with the inefficiencies of Central Office, our leadership continually holds teachers, sports and programs hostage to get the money they want. This practice will continue to work, unless we make them stop.

Please take this opportunity to become more involved and learn about the decision-making process our board and administration use. If all of us were as concerned about our schools as we claim to be, I believe that we would be having a very different discussion.

Board meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6:30PM at our district’s Central Office. Unfortunately, this is the only way to stay informed. Unlike other districts, RUSD does not broadcast the board meetings on Channel 20 or publish the board meeting materials online.

If you think, like I do, that they should operate in a more open environment please contact our board.