The Dayton Daily News reported Monday on the opposition to the proposed expansion of the private school voucher program. Prominent in the article was Yellow Springs Schools Superintendent Mario Basora. “It’s the most powerful and aggressive piece of legislation with a direct goal of destroying public education,” the paper quoted him as saying.
According to the article, YSEVSD could lose more than $300,000 within three years, or about one-third of the $900,000 in state aid the district receives annually.
Basora testified before the House Education Committee against the bill that would create the Parental Choice and Taxpayer Savings Scholarship Program, known as PACT the article reported.
According to the article, YSEVSD could lose more than $300,000 within three years, or about one-third of the $900,000 in state aid the district receives annually.
Basora testified before the House Education Committee against the bill that would create the Parental Choice and Taxpayer Savings Scholarship Program, known as PACT the article reported.
Dayton Dilay News: Proposed bill would expand voucher program to all school districts
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If this passes, just wait till you see the next levy. I agree with him. Our tax dollars should go to the public schools, just as they go to the police and other PUBLIC works. If folks choose to send their children to other schools, it is up to them to find a method to pay for it. Period. Just as those who chose to pay for a private college pay more as well.
Having choices can be a good thing. But, the truth is some private schools that already receive public funds through vouchers do not even offer health insurance for their teachers. Ridgewood School in Springfield, for example, has a long history and serves many children of professionals. But, the school does not provide health insurance to its teachers. If there are no public funds involved, that may be okay. But, now that Ridgewood receives public dollars through vouchers, it ought to be required to provide adequate health insurance options. A voucher system could only work if any school receiving public funds had to abide by the same standards as our public schools when it comes to such matters.
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