I think the taxpayers are huge stakeholders in districts as they need their support and money in many ways.
I have had conversations with people in my district as well as others in regards to tax levies for school districts in recent months. With the recent elections and votes in regards to local levies, I think we all saw mixed results in those outcomes. I believe there were many districts who were not able to raise their levies due to touch times in our economy.
The results have been mixed. Even though our school district has not had a levy to vote on this year, I have heard some thoughts from other people. Both teachers and parents seem to be in support of using new technology in the classroom. We all want those tools to help engage and keep students motivated in the classroom. However, how should this be paid for seems to be an issue. I have spoken with people who are in favor of having a school levy to pay for these pieces of technology but there are many who oppose it. Some of these people said we pay a high enough amount of taxes at the local, state, and federal levels that they do not want another increase in taxes. I see their point. As an example, the Stillwater school district tried to increase their tax levy by a few million and it was opposed by the community. Others say that they will pay any amount to help keep those great tools in our schools.
As a taxpayer and teacher in my district, I feel that I would vote against a levy as I feel the same way as others do. I do value education and see the role technology can play in the classroom, but I disagree in how it should be paid for at the moment.
People within the district (the taxpayers) have a huge say in funding these projects that needs further funds. Without their support and money, many of the improvements and advancements within the school may be put on hold due to a lack of funding.
In what ways can we find those funds without local support to build and enhance our technology in the classroom? How else can we move forward with technology? Can they achieve this through grants?
I have had conversations with people in my district as well as others in regards to tax levies for school districts in recent months. With the recent elections and votes in regards to local levies, I think we all saw mixed results in those outcomes. I believe there were many districts who were not able to raise their levies due to touch times in our economy.
The results have been mixed. Even though our school district has not had a levy to vote on this year, I have heard some thoughts from other people. Both teachers and parents seem to be in support of using new technology in the classroom. We all want those tools to help engage and keep students motivated in the classroom. However, how should this be paid for seems to be an issue. I have spoken with people who are in favor of having a school levy to pay for these pieces of technology but there are many who oppose it. Some of these people said we pay a high enough amount of taxes at the local, state, and federal levels that they do not want another increase in taxes. I see their point. As an example, the Stillwater school district tried to increase their tax levy by a few million and it was opposed by the community. Others say that they will pay any amount to help keep those great tools in our schools.
As a taxpayer and teacher in my district, I feel that I would vote against a levy as I feel the same way as others do. I do value education and see the role technology can play in the classroom, but I disagree in how it should be paid for at the moment.
People within the district (the taxpayers) have a huge say in funding these projects that needs further funds. Without their support and money, many of the improvements and advancements within the school may be put on hold due to a lack of funding.
In what ways can we find those funds without local support to build and enhance our technology in the classroom? How else can we move forward with technology? Can they achieve this through grants?
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