Elections and Education

Yes these two institutions, for better or worse, are married together!!

Local Board of Education members set budgets for schools. If funds are needed for the schools they can set levy levels, issue bonds, use funds from savings, move funds around (depending on various state laws) and possibly ask for monies in a referendum.

State government officials pass laws that impact what schools can do and can't do in any number of areas. Same for the federal government. Not only are laws passed but funds are provided for the programs. Of course laws can be passed but that doesn't matter if the legislators don't fully fund the various programs or if they cut the funding.

So, who you vote for does make a difference in our nation's schools. Get out and vote for those who really support public education.

Thanks,
Dick