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...
by Williamson Strong | Oct 19, 2016 | Candidates, Williamson County Schools |
There are two contested races for State House seats in Williamson County this year. Early voting begins on October 19, and Election Day is November 8. House District 63 residents will have the opportunity to vote for incumbent Glen Casada (R) or challenger Courtenay...
by Williamson Strong | Oct 12, 2016 | Free Speech, Williamson County Schools |
Over the past two years, WCSB member Beth Burgos has pursued several missions – to institute prayer at School Board meetings, to censor textbooks and teacher supplementary materials, to investigate teachers for their free speech outside school hours and off school...
by Williamson Strong | Oct 4, 2016 | Registry of Election Finance |
State Reps. Glen Casada and Jeremy Durham backed former Williamson County School Board member Susan Curlee and the rest of the Tea Party board members elected in 2014. Casada leads the House Republican Caucus, which (among other things) makes appointments to the...
by Williamson Strong | Oct 3, 2016 | General, Williamson County Schools |
We have not reported on the 2013-14 theft from the Hillsboro PTO here but wanted to let everyone know that Billie Sue Barker, former Hillsboro PTO treasurer, pleaded guilty on Thursday and agreed to pay back the monies that were identified as stolen over a scheduled...
