Readers Write: Administrative Audacity

Sp-Eye,
I can't help but raise a few questions as a result of reading your recent post "Whatever Happened To No Take Backs". I am perplexed at the timing and quite frankly the audacity of this request by the Administration.

Is this request being made by the same Administration/School Board that ridiculed and thumbed it's noses at the those who pleaded with them to recognize the seriousness of the financial circumstances that the citizens of this community are experiencing? Is this request being made by the same Administration/School Board that has the gall to claim that the citizens of this community do not understand the budgetary process and funding procedures necessary to run the SPASD? Is this the same Administration/School Board that sends home notes to Parent's that give the impression that "the community" is making them turn down the thermostats in schools in order to save money. (I personally found that note particularly juvenile). Isn't it funny how "the community" can make budget cuts when necessary? That was a poor attempt to stoke the fires of class warfare in this community.

I just don't understand. Maybe its because I am not as highly "educated" as those running the SPASD and the School Board, but if all the indicators were there regarding the current financial climate, the reduction in State aid, knowledge of the QEO being repealed, etc. why would anybody agree to the contract in the first place and then force a double digit tax increase up the back side of tax payers?

My personal opinion is that this Administration and School Board have taken their cue from our State and Federal "representatives". One only need to openly and honestly look at the reckless way money is being spent and the lack of representation of "we the people". It is a little understandable, after all, Government employees, like those in the SPASD Administration, as well as the School Board, are not responsible for producing anything tangible. Their salary and budget funding sources as well as their salaries come from a magical pot of money that they have the "power" to tap into on a yearly basis. This past year should serve as a wake up call to the citizens of Sun Prairie. There needs to be some significant change in the way business is conducted or we can only expect double digit increases in our bill to support this out of control cash cow that the SPASD has become.

Wow, talk about leadership. Where's that "lead by example" spirit? Where's all that talk about caring for the Teachers? All of the faux compassion that was demonstrated at the Electors Meeting when outrage was expressed over the lack of foresight by this Administration and School Board in the contract negotiations. I've got a funny feeling that even by forcing a furlough day or two on the Teachers won't affect the Administration's wallet one dime!

A supportive reader.