11-14-03 The School Board at its 11-13-03 meeting indicated that as a result of the 2nd loss of the bond election they are considering a consolidation to save operating funds.
This is bizarre, as the bond proposal clearly stated that 100% of the proceeds were to build new buildings at the High School.
Now they are claiming they must reduce expenses as they do not have funds to pay them without using bond funds.
Here are some quotes from the 11-8-03 Daily News story:
"We don't have any faith in the school district," said opponent Charles Brink, 63, of Acton. "If we have a good school district and they care about the kids, we'll be right there. But until these people get into the community, they're not going to get one penny from us."
However, Banderas said the district is financially sound, despite past mismanagement. "I rescued them from the brink of bankruptcy," he said "We've been able to maintain the 3 percent reserve required by the state without playing games."
If Banderas' statement is true, why now after the bonds second loss do they have to consolidate?
The Rumored consolidation plan
Despite repeated requests to get a written copy none was provided.
Close Agua Dulce and Acton Elementary Schools and relocate the kids at Meadowlark.
Close Vasquez High and relocate the kids at High Desert Middle School.
Cancel class size reduction and increase class size to 30 to 40 students.
The Board called a special meeting for Monday 11-24-03 at 6:30 pm . No agenda is available. It is also rumored that they will call for a 3rd bond election in March 2004.
As soon as we get written confirmation of the "consolidation" we will publish it.
And who is hurting the kids - we taxpayers that refuse to waste more money or the Trailer Trash School Board that now is punishing the kids.
Recall the trash School Board and help the kids.
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