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IamSauerKraut t1_j7ncy8c wrote

Reply to comment by graceyperkins in Landmark Pa. school funding case decided: The state’s system is unconstitutional by Hashslingingslashar

Allentown SD, imho, needs to be placed into receivership. Same with a few others.

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graceyperkins t1_j7ndy7h wrote

Receivership isn’t going to help it. Have you seen the state’s track record when it comes to schools in receivership? It’s awful. Plus, if I remember correctly, there’s no cap on raising taxes to get funding. The school board doesn’t get a vote- it’s all in state hands.

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IamSauerKraut t1_j7nfzcj wrote

>The school board doesn’t get a vote- it’s all in state hands.

The school board does not run the schools, the admins do. School boards vote on what the admins bring before it. A Receiver is not the best answer to all issues, but for Allentown? Yah. Needed.

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graceyperkins t1_j7ngrtx wrote

Once it goes into receivership, it’s in State hands.

The school board does run the district. The superintendent cannot by a pencil is the school board doesn’t approve it. The board has to act as a majority, but it holds the power. Smart admins don’t bring issues to the board vote until they know they have the votes. The board has only one employee— the superintendent. That’s who they hire (and fire) to carry out their vision. But, again, they cannot act individually, only in majority. Taxes? The administration can make recommendations, but the board has to vote. During my time in ASD, the board definitely did what it wanted.

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IamSauerKraut t1_j7nkobh wrote

>The school board does run the district.

As a former SB member, no. The SB does not run the district. The SB may make most large financial decisions, but the day-to-day operations are squarely in the hands of the admin.

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graceyperkins t1_j7nolhp wrote

I misspoke. They set the vision, but, yes, the admin does the day-to-day. If they don’t like how the superintendent does it, then remove them. They just removed one.

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kormer t1_j7nj2qs wrote

> Receivership isn’t going to help it.

In that case just disband the district entirely and give the parents full vouchers.

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graceyperkins t1_j7nri9e wrote

Where do the kids go? They tried a version that in Michigan (where I am now). They disbanded the district and divided the kids up into neighboring districts. Those districts were NOT happy. They did it once and only once. Charter schools? Those scores aren’t any better. Plus, a lot of those kids return when the parents when they realize what they’re really getting. I wish I had the numbers for that handy.

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