Comments on: Board Votes To Close Another Escambia School

By: Rita Bolton

Rita Bolton — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:03:38 +0000

I do not have children in school in Escambia since they are grown, but do have land and still pay school tax on the land in Esc. Co. (even thought I don’t have kids in school, what’s up with that?). My thoughts are the same as they have been for many years now. People have been told that money from the lottery will go to roads and schools in FL. People are told the same thing in Texas, yet in both states there is always the complaint that there is not enough money for the schools. Between the school taxes we pay and money from the billion dollar industry of lottery, why is there still never enough? Not to mention the schools now nickel and dime parents to the death over extra-curricular activities, school supplies, etc.
Just wondering…………….

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 13 May 2009 06:02:06 +0000

Apparently none of these board members have kids that go to these schools, I agree with Nicole THIS IS INSANE,instead of closing schools and sending 300 + students to other schools just relocate a couple of board members that would be easier, LOL!!!
P.S. (yes i have kids)

By: a.nicole

a.nicole — Tue, 12 May 2009 23:30:09 +0000

…. but we have a pretty new website for the area…aarrrggg… this is insane!

By: curious

curious — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:35:01 +0000

Don’t forget about the ones that transport the students to and from school.

By: Janice

Janice — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:13:23 +0000

Lets hope some of this money that is saved goes to payroll for the teachers needed for the larger classrooms! Our teachers are overwhelmed as it is….adding more students to the lassroom without proper help adds to the stress! GOD BLESS OUR EDUCATORS!