Sensible School Budget

A little over a month ago, on June 12, 2012, a writer for the Austin American Statesman published an editorial, entitled Taxpayers might get a neededbreak in next year's Austin school budget, about reasons to be thankful for the way in which the Austin school budget is set up for next year. This article in particular caught my attention because among all of the negative or disheartening articles, it seemed to be one of positivity and thankfulness. In it, the author explains how Austin School Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and company have proposed a budget for 2013 that calls for more spending, but does not place the burden upon the tax payers. It sounds as though the committee has put much thought into their proposal and has come up with sensible ways to raise the money, rather than raising taxes in a time when many other agendas are calling for tax increases. In addition, they still plan on giving a pay raise to all district employees, and there is a push for full disclosure to tax payers on what they already pay for and are going to vote for in the upcoming polls. This editorial was a nice, encouraging read.