Category Archives: Local/Metro

Ohio’s System Of School Evaluation Will Become Part Of Debate To Repeal SB-5 — Has Collective Bargaining Hindered Educational Reform?

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Mike Bock

At Kettering’s Town Hall Meeting concerning Ohio’s SB-5 — the law constricting collective bargaining of public employees — I thought panelist Dave Parker, a union leader for Kettering firefighters, expressed the most compelling reason for repeal. As I report here, … Continue reading →

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Is It In The Public Good To Restrain The Right Of Public Employees To Collectively Bargain?

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Mike Bock

At the Kettering Town Hall Meeting about the coming referendum to repeal SB-5 — the legislation that restricts collective bargaining for public workers — I liked the question the thirteen-year old asked, the gist of which was: How will SB-5 … Continue reading →

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In Order To Reform Public Education, The First Task Is To See The Big Picture

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Mike Bock

On the desk of Steve Clark, Treasurer of Kettering Schools, are two crystal eagles, each citing a commendation. Top performing treasurers, like Mr. Clark, have eagle eyes for detail and an eagle perspective that soars high above and sees the … Continue reading →