Published: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 1:00 a.m.
In the debate over whether Sarasota County voters should extend the extra 1-mill property tax for the benefit of our local school system, one argument I’ve often heard is that to support our educational system is to support our quality of life.
But what exactly does “quality of life” [...]
Below are videos created by Rich Swier at the HuB in Sarasota. They are great testimonials from local leaders and students in our community. Please click on the links below to view the videos.
Larry Thompson-Vote YES March 16th!
Student Video-Vote YES March 16th!
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We have created a window sign in two sizes, 11″ x 8.5″ and 11″ x 17.” Feel free to print them on your personal printer and hang them in your car, business or home window!
You can also print them and use them for sign waving!
11×8.5 Window Sign
11×17 Window Sign
Thank You,
Citizens for Better Schools
Sarasota Herald Tribune (Section: Letters from our readers)
Published: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 1:00 a.m.
I am 87 years old and have lived in Sarasota County for almost 40 years. Two of my grandchildren attended public schools here. They received an excellent education, which prepared them well for the Ivy League colleges they attended, Yale and [...]
This article appeared in Sarasota Magazine
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Questions and answers about the Sarasota schools tax.
By Kim Cartlidge
Has the Sarasota County School District been on a spending spree with our property tax dollars? Based on some of the accusations at a recent packed Tiger Bay meeting, the school board has been on a wild ride, [...]
Kathy Silverberg
Published: Friday, February 12, 2010 at 1:00 a.m.
Growing old is what happens when people don’t die young. It is the result of some luck, some good judgment and some genetics. In the best situations, older people are able to enjoy life without the responsibilities and time constraints of jobs and child-rearing. Their income potential [...]
By DUSTIN MORRIS
Guest Columnist
As a student who attended the Sarasota Tiger Bay Club panel discussion a few weeks ago, I am surprised at what the community had to say about education.
“Frivolous and wasteful spending” are words that still ring in my ears. A large number of community members spoke against renewal of the 1-mill property [...]
The Financial Advisory Committee released it’s report on the Sarastoa County School Board in November of 2009. The report highlights the achievements and financial responsibility of the school district. Please view the final report by clicking on the link below.
http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/uploadedFiles/Departments/Communication_and_Community_Relations/!Main_Content_Navigation/Financial%20Advisory%20Committee%20Report%20Nov%202009.pdf
