I am in education and I don't want to raise my property taxes so teachers can get a raise. The way the state funds education is the issue. Reduce, and cap, property taxes and increase sales tax and other consumer-type taxes. And give teachers a raise.
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Im for teacher raises. I am not for an increase in property tax rate. The appraised value on my home has increased nearly 100% since I bought it 6 years ago and I cant even fight it because the recent comps are all still over the appraised rate. Therefore the amount of taxes I pay on my property has nearly doubled in that same span of time and it didnt even required a tax rate increase. Just keep the economy booming and property taxes will continue to increase to allow for the teacher pay raises as property values continue to rise.
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Originally posted by mikemorvan View PostAre we talking about "m's" or "k's" ?
On a semi-serious note: Where do education vouchers fit into this question. What about privatizing the whole education system?
My wife and i were able to send our kids to small private schools that we were very satisfied with. And, i feel the expense and sacrifices were well worth it. We'd do it again. Our kids never spent a minute in a public school class room. We've paid for the education of more than a few kids over the years. Can i get a refund?
I can't operate the internet well enough to find out how many taxpayers there are in the state, and how many public school teachers there are. I'd like to see some simple math that would show what amount of additional tax dollars we're talking about. Are we talking about $500 additional per tax payer per year? $42 / month? More? Less? What numbers are we talking about.
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Originally posted by Burnadell View PostI am in favor of pay raises for teachers, although I have to wonder why some teachers complain a lot about low pay, conditions, difficult kids, lack of administrative support, etc., etc., etc. when they knew the salary structure before they accepted the jobs. If you don't enjoy the job, do something else.
Plans change. Careers change. Quit whining already.
I'm NOT in favor of pay raises for teachers.
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No I pay a ton in property taxes now.. how about some budget cuts. Stop having 7 people lean on a shovel while one digs. Or get rid of the cop hired to only write tickets.. there are many instances of bloated county government that can be cut to pay more.. hell I bring 10 times more supplies than my kid can use per the list and they ask for more half way through the year. How about a tuition based program as long as your kid is in school and then you are done.. I'd be on board with that and no freebies you have kids pay for them .
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