[Winona Online Democracy]
Paul, I'd like to go back to some of your platform which was grow the community so that schools can be filled... If we believe we can work for that growth to happen- isn't it prudent to keep buildings open in anticipation?
Also, this argument, of closing buildings doesn't wash in my judgement in as long as the state allows the forming of Charter Schools so easily.
Does anyone know what happened with levy/referendum requests across the state? Maybe part of our "what now" is to work with our legislators on funding that is sufficient for schools in these times. Will the change in the State House balance bring some truth to the "no new tax" position?
Randy Schenkat
Double's post: First and foremost I want to say is that both my wife and I voted for the referendum because we believe the superintendent's efforts and vision for warranted community support.
I believe the majority of community who voted no believe that the school board's procrastination and failure to make quick and decisive building closures and staff reductions early to save money continues to compound the magnitude of the corrective actions necessary to avoid statutory debt. The failure of the board to take the high bid for Lincoln verses Winona State says they still can afford to give away money. The question of "now what" is that do they understand the seriousness of their need to be decisive, to avoid a state takeover or will they allow it to happen.
Paul Double
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Randy Schenkat 1358 Skyline Dr. Winona, Mn 55987 507-452-7168
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