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...
