Author Archives: Mike Bock

If Pro School Tax Message Is Given Platform At School Meetings, Should Anti Message Be Given Equal Time?

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Mike Bock

According to Kettering’s School Superintendent, Jim Schoenlein, in his memo to the Kettering School Board, in previous levy campaigns, Kettering school officials did not address school gatherings and events to build levy support. Schoenlein says he is changing this policy … Continue reading →

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Kettering School Superintendent Acquiesces To Teacher’s Union Concerning 2011 Start Of School Date

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Mike Bock

Kettering School Superintendent, Dr. Jim Schoenlein, writes, in his March 26 memo to the Kettering Board, that, although he prefers an earlier start to the 2011 school year, he is recommending to the board that Kettering keep the original starting … Continue reading →

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Why Are There No Teachers in Kettering Schools Who Earn $200,000 Per Year — Or Even More?

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Mike Bock

Kettering School’s “Blue Ribbon Report” is a regular publication of Kettering Schools, paid for with local tax money. About half of this Spring’s issue is dedicated to giving a one-sided view of why voters should approve the 6.9 mill school … Continue reading →