A tale of 2 headlines

This one is sure to play out in many states during the upcoming legislative sessions.

“Louisiana faces $2 billion shortfall next year; $345 million deficit in current budget”

“Teachers union seeks $2,200 raise in ’09″

This is a summary of Sunshine Review’s evaluation of LA school district websites:
-12 sites didn’t disclose contact information for board members
-35 did not list a meeting schedule
-72 had no budget information
-80 did not list information on how to obtain public records
-80 did not disclose any information about lobbying activities

With results like that, do schools deserve more money in Louisiana? Disclose, then ask for a raise. Taxpayers deserve to know how and where their money is being spent, especially in trying economic times.