Voters nix increases in SAD 29 spending

Good for the taxpayers of SAD 29. Comanies in the area are closing or are on budgets so austair that over half of the employees have been let go and those left are working more for less money. With this reality, SAD 29 is concerned with increasing pay for Administration and staff. Just how far into the sand is the administrations' head that they don't understand what is going on in the real world? In as much as contracts are concerned, have a look at how the automakers and paper companies are renegotiating with their service providers, they are holding the line and rates are going down for them. Let's see if the administration and teachers will do more for less. Its' about time the school system acts responsibly and deals with the reality of the economy. Have a look at our neighbors in SAD 70, they seem to have a better grip on what is real and what is smoke and mirrors. It will be interesting to see what will come out of this. I'm sure the next offering will be draped in emothonal politics that will offer the elimination of a favorite sport as to persuade voters to make a end run around the issues and be right back to what the administration wants in the first place, more money for them and the teachers. Hold the line.

Count the number of administrators in MSAD 29. How much are they costing? Before cutting back on teachers and other staff who work directly with students, let's take hard look at minimizing central administration costs - like school reorganization was supposed to do in the first place.

nix it again taxpayers...time to say enough is enough...the kids will get educated just the same...