Wuz314159 t1_j7n3nb0 wrote
Reply to comment by hypotenoos in Landmark Pa. school funding case decided: The state’s system is unconstitutional by Hashslingingslashar
Check your local schools. Are they spening money on teachers or on LED signs out front?
orangesfwr t1_j7n6qni wrote
Mine is writing blank checks to PR firms and Republican operatives to defend them against discrimination lawsuits
Mor_Tearach t1_j7n8e3y wrote
Even in the case of IEP's and ability to provide what those students need there's almost no oversight on how much some of these districts may/can spend arriving at a plan which will best serve that child.
An insane, surreal amount is frequently spent actually litigating with parents. That's billable hours, TAX dollars spent by some districts, parents shell out ridiculous amounts to access their legally mandated education. Not all districts choose to do this.
Our district here in upper Dauphin county PA is notorious for it. Laid off 2 teachers citing "budget" during just ONE case where more than their salaries was spent on lawyers. State allows it. Next district over? Nope. Evaluates, provides what is required.
IndependentCode8743 t1_j7qyi31 wrote
I think 20-25% of Philly's budget goes towards pension cost. That kind of makes it hard to set money aside for capital improvements.
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