Comments on: Plan Would Move West Florida High, Rezone Ransom, Build Three New Schools

By: Woodham Alumni

Woodham Alumni — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 00:20:05 +0000

If it’s going to be a high school again keep the Woodham name! Don’t let the tradition fade away!

By: Really

Really — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 03:40:07 +0000

Why is it every time a change is proposed it always sparks a debate and everyone is up in arms? I have a child that went to Woodham Middle and I’ve been praying for this day to come! It’s a horrible school. West FI Tech needs to be at that campus. It’s a HIGH SCHOOL campus. You all need to remember WHS was closed and three other middle schools CLOSED and crammed into “Woodham Middle School”. That’s probably the worst disservice the district has done to our county. I’ll pay an extra half cent for these changes. It’s about time they’ve come up with some smart moves. HORAY! With all the district line drawing changes and growth in new neighborhoods and communities, remodeling older and dilapidated buildings that used to be schools wouldn’t be feasible and would end up costing more money in the long run. Let’s face it. Most of those complaining will never be happy with anything the school district proposes or decides to do anyway. In the end, they’ll do what they want, and it will work itself out. I am a homeowner and pay taxes for county schools. I’m proud of my county school district. I stand behind them. I’d YOU don’t then put your kids in private school or MOVE.

By: Homeschool Your Kids!

Homeschool Your Kids! — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 06:16:33 +0000

I understand some of the moves..but building new schools? Why in the world don’t they fix the schools that are causing the over crowding in the other schools?! All the schools listed are part of the school choice and have failing schools close by. That’s the only reason they’re over crowded in the first place. Goodness.. I’ve never seen a society so bent on spending money without first trying to see what the problem is. How can we, as a society, ever learn good spending habits when our own government can’t and vice versa.. if we, as a society, don’t get our spending under control we’re just going to elect more and more in debt leaders!

By: Jag Mom

Jag Mom — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 04:17:05 +0000

I don’t know much about the situations with the other schools unfortunately but I think that it’s a good idea to move WFHS. Parents have to sign permission slips for the kids to go Ransom for any practices that requires the children to be on the football field. The football practices and most band rehearsals are held there anyway.

By: m thompson

m thompson — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 03:30:10 +0000

G…..really? Have you been to Biloxi? POVERTY CITY!!! Gambling is trouble waiting to happen!

By: eyeswideopen

eyeswideopen — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 03:20:28 +0000

Use the money to add another wing or add floors like the hospital does to conserve space. Repair, repair, have scheduled maintenance that’s why Europe has building hundreds of years old. Most of the schools are not 100 yrs old yet.
Pay teachers more.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 01:11:03 +0000

Kind of curious what the county is gonna do with the 2 schools on hecker rd and one on pond st. Quite sure they’re paid for. A real waste.

By: g

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 00:43:28 +0000

I bet Biloxi doesn’t have a issue with money for schools because they make money from the casino’s.

By: Mike Brady

Mike Brady — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 23:39:19 +0000

Don’t get confused folks, property owners already are paying taxes for schools regardless weather they have kids in school or not. And if I’m correct the second 25,000 homestead exemption amount does not apply to your home’s accessed amount for the school taxes. Also this .05% is sales tax added to the state sales tax by county request and ultimately by voter approval in addition to the property tax!

By: No Excuses

No Excuses — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 21:00:41 +0000

The southwest part of Pensacola and the areas north of Pensacola are growing exponentially. Many of these schools are well over 50 years old and are in need of replacing – Escambia High School being one of them. I think this is a great idea – our students and teachers deserve surroundings conducive to teaching and learning. I also agree with the point that students can pretty much choose where they go if they have a ride, and sometimes, even if not, so the school district arguement doesn’t hold water. I am for the plan, as long as taxes are not raised any further. We can live with the .5% that the county schools receive now.