Report Inappropriate Comments

Perhaps taxpayers would like to take a stroll around these schools, beyond the new auditoriums, and judge for themselves. If you can spare about 10 minutes from your day, go see how your tax money was spent. Try to locate a few bathrooms in the building. Turn on a sink. Does it work? Is there soap? Are the classrooms clean, dusty or cluttered? Try out the desks & chairs. Would you be able to concentrate completing a task in that space for about an hour? Try to sharpen a pencil without tripping over wires, boxes or chairs. Can you easily locate pencils, paper and books in the room? Count how many pieces of technology you can see in each classroom. Is the technology consistant throughout each room in the building? Is technology plugged in? Locate a few working electrical outlets. How many are available in each room? Are they coveniently located? Plug in your cell phone charger & see if it works. Perhaps someone who is injured would like to try to navigate these spaces in a wheelchair or on crutches. If you were suddenly feeling ill, is the nurses office easy to find to get help? Do all doors securely lock to prevent intruders from harming our precious youth? Are there visible signs to help navigate exits, in the case of an emergency? Take a deep breath. Is the air fresh? Look around. Children are expected to excel in these spaces for 180 days. Be honest with yourself. Is this a realistic expectation? Would you be able to do your best work in the building, as it is?

For a few minutes, put yourself in a student's shoes. If you haven't done that, your opinions aren't valid.

All you need to do is open your eyes & look around. The truth is right in front of us.