Category Archives: Local/Metro

In 2012, Schools Will Lose State Revenue Worth $413 Per Student, On Average, In Montgomery County

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Mike Bock

The OEA website shows how the Kasich budget will impact each school district. Because this budget has no Federal stimulus monies (SFSF Stimulus), reduces or eliminates state money used to replace the Tangible Property Tax (TPP) and Utility tax replacement … Continue reading →

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Ohio’s SB5 Provides The Greenspace Required For System Transformation — Needed: Profound Knowledge

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Mike Bock

Ohio’s SB5 requires that teachers be paid according to a merit system. This requirement should inspire some thoughtful discussions. The basis for judging merit is a clear understanding of how success is defined. We have a good definition of what … Continue reading →

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“Retire / Rehire” Has No Negative Impact On Retirement System — Says STRS Spokesperson

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mike Bock

In my post — Kettering Bd Of Ed Should Give Supt. Schoenlein A Pay Raise — Should Reject “Retire / Rehire” Plan As Unethical — I explain that if I were a member of the Kettering School Board, I would … Continue reading →