Author Archives: Mike Bock

“Stability Is Threatened” — If 6.9 Mill School Tax Fails — Kettering Voters Warned

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Mike Bock

I’ve received two pieces of mail, so far, urging me to increase revenue to Kettering Schools by voting “yes” on the May 4 ballot to raise property taxes in Kettering by 6.9 mills. Both mailings emphasize that increased funding for … Continue reading →

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Local Control v Special Interest Control — Who’s In Charge Of Kettering Public Schools?

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Mike Bock

In Kettering, during this time of economic recession, the fact that the public is being pushed to approve a new 6.9 mill school tax issue raises the question: Who is in charge of Kettering Schools? Kettering Schools’ anticipated budget shortfall … Continue reading →

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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 →