[Winona Online Democracy] Quoting Robert Kaldunski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> [Winona Online Democracy] > I sat on the Winona Area Catholic School Board for three years. I know that sitting on a School Board sometimes feels like you are wearing a target on your back. It is often the case that people do not understand or get a "good feel" for why decisions were or were not made. It is important to "OVER COMMUNICATE". Communication will help develop trust over time. I did not feel the School Board did a great job in communicating where the money for the new levy was specifically going, what dollars were going to be spent where. I also did not feel they did a good job in communicating what all has been done in the past couple of years to "tighten" the belt. It was my feeling, that not all was done, whether true or not, this is the perception of many and the only way to change that perception is communication. When I read an article a few days after the referandum stating the Superintendent has come up with several other ways to "tighten the belt", it only reinforces my position, that not everyting has been done. I would suggest the school board start keeping a track record on what specifically they have done to budget their money better and publicize this regularly. Where were the cuts made, what are the class sizes in all the schools, maintenance costs, etc. Where does the buck end and needed funds need to come in? Inform the public on a regular basis with this information rather than right before a referandum. People will get a better picture of what is going on with their tax dollars. Money is tight right now and has been for some time. People need to be reassured that extra spending is necessary. Janice Turek _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
