Author Archives: Mike Bock

To Gain Public Support For 4.9 Mill Tax Levy, The Kettering School Board Must Pledge To Uphold Its Own Budget Plan

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Mike Bock

Yesterday was the first of eight public meetings in Kettering to discuss the Nov. 2 ballot issue for 4.9 mills of additional property tax for Kettering Schools. I videotaped comments by Superintendent Jim Schoenlein, Treasurer Steve Clark, and Board Member … Continue reading →

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The Best Hope For Public Education Is That Communities Vitalize Democracy And Exercise Local Control

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Mike Bock

Wow. I count forty education related web-logs that I’ve posted in the last four and one-half years — since I first started blogging. Some of these essays are in my Lulu book: Why You Are Not Entitled To Your Opinion. … Continue reading →

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To Defeat Congressman Turner, Joe Roberts Should Develop A Compelling Message — A Video Project

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Mike Bock

During the Q/A at the South of Dayton Democratic Club, last night, I found myself publicly chiding Joe Roberts, one of our special speakers, to improve his web-site. Joe recently won the special 3rd District Democratic Primary — besting Guy … Continue reading →