Responses to May 5th article, Part 4

Once again, I come with responses to articles from the Springfield News-Sun concerning the Northeastern Local School District. These responses are from the article dated Friday, May 5, 2010 by Kermit Rowe, titled "Northeastern to seek voter approval for $58.9 million for new schools". Unlike previous comments and questions, I will respond to those that are legitimate and not redundant.

As always, I am speaking on my behalf, not the board's. I recommend that the reader validate my statements so as to ascertain that I am responding with the truth.



"NELSD you haven't given taxpayers any break! Just a new levy to deal with, first it was the Library, $46.20 per $100,000 of property value, then the Elderly United, $31.50 per $100,000 and now you are estimating my property tax will only increase by $270.00 or so? Give me a break, My income hasn't increased in over three years. I have no choice but to vote NO again. This country, state, city of Springfield is in poor shape. Where are the jobs? Not here!
Lulu51
9:16 PM, 5/7/2010"


Lulu51: thank you for your comment. I hate to say so, but we had nothing to do with the Library Levy or Elderly United Levy. Voters had a chance to vote NO, but opted to pass these levies which do nothing for your property valuation. Unlike you, my earnings haven't increased in 5 years! But, unlike you, I value the educational system in our district and its effect on our children and on my property valuation. You should check the voting record for the Northeastern Local School District. Even in good economic times, levies will generally take 4-6 tries before passing. You can find this on the website at www.nelsd.org



"I would like to encourage everyone to please visit Mr. Kadel's blog at www.nelsdschoolboardtruth.blogspot.com. Mr Kadel does a very good job at trying to respond to almost every post made on here. You will find all of your questions answered and addressed. Mr. Kadel shows honesty and integrity in his responses to others, and if he doesn't know the answer, he takes the time to research it and give you a special response. My thanks to Mr. Kadel for maintaining this very informative blog.
Marcia Rose
9:56 PM, 5/7/2010"


Marcia Rose: thank you for your comment. As long as people are interested in the truth, I will keep supplying the information.



"I would encourage everyone to attend any and if possible all future board meetings, ask for a tour of the buildings, perhaps DURING school hours, so that you can see what the kids and staff deal with daily - please get all the information you need to make an informed decision. New schools are so badly needed. Please take a good, long look at WHY we need to pass this levy and take advantage of the 40.4 Million that we would receive from the state.
Laura Harrison
10:16 PM, 5/7/2010"


Laura Harrison: thank you for your comment. Couldn't have said it better than you. I'm not asking people to believe me; only to check out what I am stating and make your mind up from there. At least get the facts, ask the questions and verify the answers.



"I'm with Laura, go SEE for yourself what's going on before you vote yes or no. Graham LSD whined their school wasn't structurally sound, wasn't safe for the kids. They got the taxpayers to fund a new school then moved their BOE staff into the old building that was allegedly not fit to be in *scratches head*. Now they're over $500k in the hole and want us to vote for another levy in the fall. Definitely scrutinize and investigate before you make your decision.
Falcon Supporter!!
2:04 AM, 5/8/2010"



Falcon Supporter!!: thank you for your comment. There is a big difference in buildings that are unfit for educating children and buildings used for offices. But I do agree that people should fulfill their obligation to question their school administration on the issues.



"I am helping people in my office get registered so we can all vote this thing down once and for all. Last time our office voted in a sold block--seven no votes. We hope to have three times that this time around.
No No No
9:00 AM, 5/8/2010"


No No No: thank you for your comment. My only request is that when they ask you why you are voting no, that you have the facts to support your decision. The only ones being hurt by this is the kids. Remember, your NO vote does not hurt board members any more than any other resident other than their property valuation and the opportunity to provide children a good education. It's not always about you.