Bob Treumann, St. Paul wrote: >On the other hand, you could use these numbers to remind the >school board >members that their job is to represent all the citizens >of St Paul, and to be > sure the children are being well educated, >while controlling costs for the >taxpayers. The unions represent >the interests of employees, and the school >board represents the >interests of the employer and the citizens. We expect >our city to >pay fairly, but not to over pay. Providing more pay and benefits >>for more valuable (read higher paid) employees is the way our >economy works.
When I ran for School Board in White Bear, the teachers who lived in the district (and there were many) voted for who sat on the Board and also paid taxes in the district. It was our job to represent their interests as much as everyone else's. It's my guess that there are a fair amount of St. Paul teachers who live in the St. Paul district who also voted for the School Board members and pay taxes in the district. The School Board's job is to negotiate with the union the best deal for the kids, the teachers, the parents, and all other stakeholders in the district. They don't "work" for anyone - other than the kids of the district. That's why they are the Board. The piddly amount they get for the long hours they put in is nothing. Barely covered my gas and babysitting. Ren�e Jenson Como _____________________________________________ To Join: St. Paul Issues Forum Rules Discussion Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
