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Williamson, we have a problem…

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,...

Sales Tax Referendum

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%....

Straight Talk on School Funding and Taxes

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....

Schools and Revenue – A Few Basics

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...

Can We Avoid Building Schools?

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...

BREAKING NEWS: Schools Cost Money

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...

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