"Public school districts have become a target for politicians. Over the years, mandates have imposed a slew of costs on public schools. These costs have had, limited, if any, connection to or positive impact on teaching and learning...The governor's plans for a cap on tax levies would deny residents the power to make decisions that directly affect their own families and community. In fact, the governor's proposals imply that we do not have the wisdom or ability to make these important decisions for ourselves...Distractions that take the focus off the real issues are not, and cannot be, acceptable to us. We must not abrogate our responsibility to work together respectfully and collaboratively."
Roberta Gerold
Superintendentof Schools
Middle Country School District
Newsday OpEd (March 9, 2011)
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