tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post3720870806907369122..comments2024-03-10T23:44:30.359-05:00Comments on Racine Post: Cut in state aid means Racine Unified facing steep property tax increaseDustin http://www.blogger.com/profile/10717778498642473701noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-23707409896931169732009-07-10T15:45:32.124-05:002009-07-10T15:45:32.124-05:00State & county employees ( union & non-uni...State & county employees ( union & non-union ) ars not getting raises, RUSD why should you ?? How about paying for cadilac health insurance ?? Retirees too !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-17660838369168614842009-07-10T14:11:47.570-05:002009-07-10T14:11:47.570-05:00kkdither - the only thing I agree with - through s...kkdither - the only thing I agree with - through s/b throw. I'll let you worry about these other kids - there is no helping them. As long a people keep having kids like rabbits and kids keep having babies nothing will ever change.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-16534104072558139482009-07-10T13:33:05.026-05:002009-07-10T13:33:05.026-05:00Anon:
"If more people would move their childr...Anon:<br />"If more people would move their children to the private schools, that would drive their tuition costs down."<br /><br />No--- what would happen is that the entry criteria would need to be elevated or a lottery system initiated, currently utilized at the magnet schools. How many students do you think St. Cat's can physically educate?<br /><br />"For the balance of the students, they can turn the current schools into jails and just through them in."<br /><br />1. Shame on you! Many of these throw away students are the product of their parents. I, for one, don't give up on them just because maybe they have given up on themselves. Our state says we need to educate every child.<br /><br />2. "Through" should be throw. I was educated in RUSD and I know the difference. You can still get a fantastic education in RUSD... if you try.<br /><br />3. "The public school system is broken." Yes, it is. Come up with reasonable solutions. Do you really think you can eliminate it all together? The amount of money here is negligible in comparison to your plan. It is not throwing more money at the system. It is replacing money the state has decided not to fund. The district cut over 4 million off of last year's budget.<br /><br />Get your facts straight. You are not showing much reason for someone who has received such an elite education.kkditherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181697760037435065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-91220891822129991742009-07-10T08:49:28.620-05:002009-07-10T08:49:28.620-05:00kkdither - 1. there is money available at the priv...kkdither - 1. there is money available at the private schools if people take the time to seek it out. 2. If more people would move their children to the private schools, that would drive their tuition costs down. 3. The public school system is broken and it does not matter how much money you throw at it they have proven it can't be fixed. 4. For the balance of the students, they can turn the current schools into jails and just through them in.<br /><br />Colt - the SC Johnson rant is old. It is nonsense to bad mouth any major employer in Racine. We have lost enough business and jobs. We need the likes of SC Johnson, CNH, Twin Disc, Insinkerator and all other medium to small business's in Racine. Give it up man. Those Johnson kids have no real ties to Racine - there are a lot of other cities I'm sure they'd like to live in - so give it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-82196916907455006022009-07-09T21:12:03.214-05:002009-07-09T21:12:03.214-05:00"Will you care when they can't read, writ..."Will you care when they can't read, write or function in life? They may just decide it is much easier to rob you or your house. How many are you willing to lock up and pay for then?"<br /><br />IMHO that is what J-WAx wants a nonthinking work force that they can pay low wages to. <br />Looks liker that is just what RUSD is doing for themColtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-84055705675377978982009-07-09T18:45:13.432-05:002009-07-09T18:45:13.432-05:00Thanks for the numbers tip off anon 1:55. Does tha...Thanks for the numbers tip off anon 1:55. Does that really matter though?<br /><br />The bigger question still sits there. What about those who are less than able to handle the private schools, for whatever reason? (probably because they come from a hell hole life) Do you not care? Do you toss them aside to fend for themselves?<br /><br />Will you care when they can't read, write or function in life? They may just decide it is much easier to rob you or your house. How many are you willing to lock up and pay for then?<br /><br />Unified needs to get some ducks in a row. No question about it. Time and time again, they fail at what should be obvious. <br /><br />All I am saying is that we need to be careful what path we choose. $150. up front in taxes might be a cheaper option than some of the alternatives. <br /><br />Hating on the teachers or selectively removing the better students to a more elite school doesn't solve the problem. It just may make you feel temporarily better.kkditherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181697760037435065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-73318185997214677842009-07-09T13:55:59.608-05:002009-07-09T13:55:59.608-05:00kkdither - St. Catherine's percent is that hig...kkdither - St. Catherine's percent is that high and Prairie and Lutheran are between 95% and 99%.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-5755407386357760192009-07-09T11:48:15.935-05:002009-07-09T11:48:15.935-05:00Anon 11:27, you are correct, although I don't ...Anon 11:27, you are correct, although I don't know that the figure is as high as you state, 99%? <br /><br />However, not everyone can afford to send their children to private schools. Most who do, invest in their children and provide the basic skills and support/guidance. The decline in Unified's enrollment is due to that, no doubt. That is part of the factor in the decrease in funding this budget session, less students. <br /><br />The trouble is, these children who go off to other schools are the well behaved, typically higher achieving kids. These are the ones who are a pleasure to teach. What do you suggest you do with those who don't fall into this category? Throw them aside? <br /><br />You may suggest school choice vouchers... That has been thrown around. When these "less than desirable" children wind up in the "better" schools, these schools will begin to have the same problems. Oh, wait, they can throw these kids back to what will be left.... the snake pit. Doesn't sound so good to me as a citizen of this city.kkditherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181697760037435065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-57079594003429148632009-07-09T11:27:36.874-05:002009-07-09T11:27:36.874-05:00kkdither - the facts are if you send your child to...kkdither - the facts are if you send your child to a private school, there is a 99% chance they will go on to a technical school or college. So as a parent - this is a no brainer of a decision. And don't whine about costs - there is money out there to be had for those who cannot afford it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-2910121638718983962009-07-09T11:19:32.304-05:002009-07-09T11:19:32.304-05:00Would any tax hike exist for Racine School Distric...Would any tax hike exist for Racine School District Taxpayers if the $50 Million dollar building SC Johnson built was taxable and school taxes were paid on the property rather than SC Johnson obtaining an underhanded tax exemption by working together in the shadows with the alleged child molesting former mayor.<br /><br />Shame on SC Johnson, they should be paying their fair share like everyone else in these difficult economic times. The most rich citizens of our community look for hand outs by not paying their fair share. Because of SC Johnson actions, the burden then gets passed onto those that can barely get by living pay check to pay check. When will the Johnson family finally have enough money that they can stop stealing from hard working taxpayers in Racine. Fisk and Helen Johnson - pay your fair share!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-33373249699010684562009-07-09T11:10:12.509-05:002009-07-09T11:10:12.509-05:00I think for once this fight the RUSD will lose an...I think for once this fight the RUSD will lose and lose big. <br />Do what we have to do live within a budget cut back in lean time. <br />Maybe even do your job with our kids and educate them (no not that!)Coltnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-41641183665391731042009-07-09T10:45:15.687-05:002009-07-09T10:45:15.687-05:00Here are the facts. Either you pay more in taxes o...Here are the facts. Either you pay more in taxes or the school system makes more cuts and packs more students into a classroom. The bottom line is the ratio of adults to children decreases. Period. How can that be good in a system that is already out of control? <br /><br />For all of you who are talking about the failure rate... Think about this. Most companies have a bottom standard of quality they will accept in raw materials. They have buyers that go out and find the best raw materials to make their product. Public schools do not have that option. <br /><br />Every child, whether they want to be there or not, whether they have ever learned manners or socialization, whether they have the proper basic needs or the will to cooperate must attend. Food, shelter, proper medical care, or parental support is lacking in many of these children. Laws state they must be in school. This means that the school is dealing with all the problems of society in children who are often of the victims of this (gangs, drugs, violence).<br /><br />It would be great to walk into a classroom to see 35 children ready and willing to learn. So much could be accomplished. When you spend 90% of your time correcting the horrible and disrupting behavior of 10% of the population, that isn't going to happen.kkditherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181697760037435065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-46039635381415978182009-07-09T10:05:54.149-05:002009-07-09T10:05:54.149-05:00Not sure as I don't teach but it sure sounds l...Not sure as I don't teach but it sure sounds like a great gig!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-37886470012307311022009-07-09T10:00:34.402-05:002009-07-09T10:00:34.402-05:00Anon 9:56 - where are the openings. Maybe I will l...Anon 9:56 - where are the openings. Maybe I will look into it. I'd love to have my summers off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-15251870856400320322009-07-09T09:56:01.692-05:002009-07-09T09:56:01.692-05:00Lots of openings in education ~ all of you who thi...Lots of openings in education ~ all of you who think it's great should get into it. You'll be rolling in the dough!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-89448858661678793812009-07-09T09:35:46.879-05:002009-07-09T09:35:46.879-05:00"The average private sector MA degree employe..."The average private sector MA degree employee averages 77,000 per year."<br /><br />Where in the world did you get this number? You'd be lucky to get this with five years industry experience with a PhD - a real one too, not the mail order (fake) or "I transferred my life experiences to a PhD" kind. Count up all the masters and PhDs who aren't working at all and your almost-impossible-to-be-fired-from teaching positions with healthy benefit packages (bad pun, I know) look pretty good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-5638848357390309572009-07-09T09:18:13.036-05:002009-07-09T09:18:13.036-05:00All you teachers quit your whining. Your average ...All you teachers quit your whining. Your average comp is in the mid 80's including benefits.<br /><br />And the rest of us do not get to retire as early, we don't get lifetime benefits, we don't get off 3 months per year, and believe it or not, many of us great unwashed citizens who pay you have just as much education as you do.<br /><br />Quit whining.<br /><br />The rest of us are making huge sacrifices while you cry about how "bad" you have it.<br /><br />Grow up or quit. (because even if you suck we can't fire you)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-23358336333750203192009-07-09T09:13:55.985-05:002009-07-09T09:13:55.985-05:00I would never say the teachers are over paid - but...I would never say the teachers are over paid - but let's really show how much they are making. They work 9 months a year so at $46,800 that approximately $5,200 a month. Now if you figured this on a 12 month basis, an additional $5,200 for three months, that would be $62,400. That may be less than the private sector, but it does not sound that bad to me when to consider all the additional benefit and also most private sector jobs these days are puting in well over 40 hrs. per week. It is not uncommon to put in 50 - 60 hrs. per week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-16012940262506125642009-07-09T08:56:59.636-05:002009-07-09T08:56:59.636-05:00Put it this way, for all of you that think that te...Put it this way, for all of you that think that teachers "make so much money": My wife has a master degree that WE ARE PAYING FOR, with student loans. She has worked for a Wisconsin district for 9 years and receives 46,800 dollars a year in monetary compensation. Yes she does have good health insurance benefits which we contribute 1700.00 a year for. She does have good benefits when it comes to time off as well. We don't normally complain about her salary as we know she has good benefits. There is a trade off. Please though, do not tell me that the average person in the private sector makes the same amount. The average private sector MA degree employee averages 77,000 per year.<br />I also find it funny when people complain about the failure rate of students somehow being a product of what the teacher does or does not do. I have my own opinions on what the real problem is, and it has very little to do with the teacher. When I hear the horror stories of parent actions in schools I realize that parent action or inaction has much more to do with student success than anything else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-24261235594574976352009-07-09T06:53:02.782-05:002009-07-09T06:53:02.782-05:00Anyone in elected office who backs anymore taxes f...Anyone in elected office who backs anymore taxes for any reason short of a war, will not have Colt's support. <br />We have to cut back at home companies have to cut back time GOVERNMENT does the same. <br />Note to RUSD try passing say 55% of your students before asking for anymore of our money.coltnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-11494993384636310672009-07-08T22:30:08.020-05:002009-07-08T22:30:08.020-05:00sorry for the typos above "Are" should b...sorry for the typos above "Are" should be "Our"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-33202029684898985902009-07-08T22:26:43.375-05:002009-07-08T22:26:43.375-05:00The Teachers Union is not the problem at RUSD. Pri...The Teachers Union is not the problem at RUSD. Principals and Parents are the problem. Most teachers do exactly what they are paid to do and much more.When parents fail to extend the teaching in their homes and principals fail to discipline kids or fail to support the teachers... the system fails.<br /><br />Are schools also would not be falling apart if we did not have such lazy custodial staff. Principals need to make sure they do their jobs and for our kids sake... the custodians should not be spending hours a day on their cell phones when they should be working.<br /><br />Poor work ethic, no accountability, and principals with no back bones (Gifford excluded)... That is the problem at RUSD.<br /><br />I would gladly pay 3 times the tax needed to create a quality education system at Unified if I knew the money would go to the right place... but the more we throw at it the worse it becomes.<br /><br />Our Central office alone has more employees than any other district of it's size.... explain that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-9353721440132874622009-07-08T22:10:16.839-05:002009-07-08T22:10:16.839-05:00Try it. See how many board members lose there jobs...Try it. See how many board members lose there jobscoltnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-8315903469502478252009-07-08T19:40:09.775-05:002009-07-08T19:40:09.775-05:00What legal options exists that would allow the Dis...What legal options exists that would allow the District to be freed from the Union? Does anyone know?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-44682802634273648952009-07-08T17:03:39.333-05:002009-07-08T17:03:39.333-05:00Immediately expand School choice across the State ...Immediately expand School choice across the State to every kid and the shortfall will disappear!!! No taxes will rise, and children's education will improve.<br /><br />Let's try it..this isn't working.Urban Pioneernoreply@blogger.com