by Williamson Strong | Oct 4, 2017 | Williamson County Schools |
Early voting for the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen began today. Normally we wouldn’t talk about municipal elections as they don’t really affect Williamson County Schools. But incumbent Alderman Bev Burger is a special case. Back in 2014, as a sitting Franklin...
by Williamson Strong | Jun 21, 2017 | School Funding, Williamson County Schools |
And it’s not a spending problem. Of the top 10 districts* in terms of academic performance (measured by ACT/TCAP), WCS has the lowest per pupil expenditure. WCS spends only $8,945 per student – $1,790 less than the average PPE of the top 10 districts. For reference,...
by Williamson Strong | May 15, 2017 | School Funding, Williamson County Schools |
Prior to the May 8 County Commission meeting, District 6 Commissioners Paul Webb and Jeff Ford and District 12 Commissioner Steve Smith filed a late resolution for a referendum to be held asking voters to support a sales tax increase from 9.25% to the maximum 9.75%....
by Williamson Strong | May 8, 2017 | School Funding, Williamson County Schools |
There’s been a lot of talk—and a lot of confusion—about school funding. We’re all for reality-based debate, so here is some info in the service of that. First off, the $17.2 million requested for the BHS/BMS expansion is an appropriation from current county funds....
by Williamson Strong | Apr 17, 2017 | Vouchers, Williamson County Schools |
What are vouchers? Vouchers are a form of privatization, i.e., turning over public tax dollars to private entities to educate kids. This is the standard definition – see, for example, the use of terms here or here. As we have stated repeatedly, we believe that the way...
by Williamson Strong | Apr 17, 2017 | School Funding, Williamson County Schools |
Here’s something that doesn’t happen every day: Approximately 550 people attended a parent-organized meeting at Brentwood Middle School Wednesday night. And here’s another thing that doesn’t happen every day: A WCS parent asked if attendees would be comfortable with a...
by Williamson Strong | Apr 13, 2017 | Registry of Election Finance |
Today the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance voted unanimously not to appeal Judge Michael Begley’s ruling that Williamson Strong did not act as a PAC in 2014. This makes the Judge’s 3/28 ruling final. “Five proactive parents courageously stood up to the...
by Williamson Strong | Apr 5, 2017 | School Funding, Williamson County Schools |
Saturday morning there was a Debt Financing Workshop at the Administrative Complex. About half of the County Commission and half of the School Board attended. There were no reporters present. There will be a second workshop on Saturday, April 22. Williamson County...
by Williamson Strong | Apr 4, 2017 | School Funding, Williamson County Schools |
Saturday morning there was a Debt Financing Workshop at the Administrative Complex. About half of the County Commission and half of the School Board attended. There were no reporters present. There will be a second workshop on Saturday, April 22. Williamson County...
by Williamson Strong | Nov 1, 2016 | Registry of Election Finance |
“We believe Williamson County Schools are an extremely strong asset in this community. We think our schools are on the right path, and we want to support and strengthen public education in our county. Not surprisingly, we want to make sure that the priorities of...
