A tale of 2 headlines
December 17, 2008 by Jayme Siemer
Filed under No Taxation Without Information, Schools
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.