Mailbag 1: Mother Bear

Here's another question from Mother Bear. I'm betting answers will not be forthcoming.

I am guessing that the board majority elected not to follow PDE Plan Con specs for a reason. Could that reason be that once the district begins major renovations, building/s in their entirety will need to be brought to PDE code?As several former studies revealed, the cost of renovation would then approach that of building new, with little operating cost reduction.

Did the board opt out of state reimbursement because of a loophole in the oversight of public school facilities? If so, then given the priorities of this board majority, which by every indication have nothing to do with the well being of children, this explains their twisted decision. If it isn't so, then they truly are being flippant with public money.

So, take your pick, would you prefer the board to be flippant with your money, or your children's lives? What a pathetic choice. Further, the seeming lack of true state oversight to protect our children is not just disheartening, but disgusting.