Well said, and I echo most of the thoughts you express! The problem, at least as I see it, is how did we get here? The funding problem has a root cause! What was behind the changes in the taxes? My understanding (please correct me if I am wrong) was that the Pol's were trying to level the field (money wise) across the state by taking local tax money out of the system and going to a more centerally funded schools. This would hurt school district who had higher value (see as income) and boost funding to those districts that had lower value. Wonder how those school districts are doing in this fiscal crunch?
I guess a lowering tide must be lowering all boats?