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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If the BOE managed the money properly there would be enough to fund all the things MCPS cut and pay the lower paid workers a more reasonable salary and be fully staffed.  Paying the BOE more isn't going to fix the problem and have them do a better job.  Nice thought though.  And, $100 for someone on minimum wage can be a lot.[/quote]

You presume that better BOE members attracted by reasonable compensation and working on the matter full time would not result in more effective management.  I disagree.

While I agree that $100 is not nothing, I would expect more than that to be available as a result of the more effective management.[/quote]

The Superintendent is the one who manages it and he got a huge raise over the former Superintendent.  Board Members are a volunteer position that come with a stipend.  Central office is doing the spending and primary mismanagement, but ultimately they approve it all... so, they all need to be replaced.  Central office staff generally get paid very well.[/quote]

Are you agreeing with me?  Nothing you mention, here, is a support for an argument to oppose attracting more competent BOE candidates and the expectation of full-time/professional levels of effort with commemsurate compensation.[/quote]

I agree with you we need to replace all the current board members BUT I don't agree that they should get anything more than the stipend as its a volunteer job.   Most boards are volunteer jobs, as is this one.  If they cannot afford it on the stipend, don't run for the position.   Until we get a new board and a superintendent who ca do whats best for our kids, its only going to continue to decline.[/quote]

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