San Angelo ISD's May Bond Election Failed by 2 Votes; Now They Want Another Shot

Even though it was only by 2 votes, I guess these stupid idiots on the board can't comprehend that there were still more N-O votes than yes votes. Smear some more lipstick on that pig that you're trying to pass off onto the backs of tax payers and maybe this time the voters will join together and solidly show you what the meaning of N-O is .............

HELL NO!!!!!!

So for those of you saying no and hell no.... how would you suggest this is paid for then? I can understand if you aren't in favor of money for an athletic facility but when you have schools that are over 50 years old with roof leaks and bad inefficient air, you have to do something. Also, for anyone saying no I highly suggest you tour an old school vs. a new school before making any decisions. - I ask this question because I see people time and time again complain about taxes or the city budget, but they usually don't have any specific examples of what they would want to see cut. Can't cut police or fire or infrastructure, that's for sure.

In response to "How Then," the district could begin by cutting some of the many high paying administrative jobs they have recently added to their personnel infrastructure. They could also quit changing curriculum and texts every two years to the "latest greatest thing" and get back to basis. Reduce the wasted dollars spent on needless gadgets and bells and whistles in the classrooms, and tighten the belt where needed. When the district recently upgraded schools just to add them to the books to be torn down and rebuilt, that shows a severe lack of planning and a total disrespect to city taxpayers. You want my vote? Show some fiscal responsibility with the money you get already, develop a true long range construction and maintenance plan, start paying teachers what they are worth, get rid of your top heavy administration, quit wasting money and treating this city like a cash cow, and maybe you will get a bond past the electorate. None of us want to see children receive a subpar education, so stop asking for more until you do right with what you're given. Quit buying things teachers never use that sit in storage rooms across the district. Upkeep what you have already, instead of waiting until it's falling apart. The last bond spent thousands of dollars on shiny copper trim around the high school entrance that now looks like brown paint. Stop wasting our money.

Suggests routine/normal maintenance may not have been a priority in the past. Now they look for major renovations. There are plenty of buildings in San Angelo in good repair that are older than the buildings they want to renovate.
Given the number of elementary school children being bussed in or driven by their parents I have to believe true neighborhood schools are a thing of the distant past.
Have to wonder how much money could be saved by creating a couple more middle schools and a third high school. Certainly would reduce travel costs and savings could be used to raise teacher compensation.
The “argument” of no tax increase for citizens 65 and older is not valid until SAISD sets both assessment value as well as tax rate. They can exert some validity by setting a lower “fixed” senior rate which would lead to an effective no tax increase.