Much of the routine trade and investment between China and America is entirely appropriate and in America’s interest. But inserting the Chinese Communist Party into America’s pay-to-play system and its economic development strategy isn’t just crossing a line. It’s a leap into an abyss of stupidity.
Complex issue. When students from one district are put into different districts, those local (receiving) taxpayers are then burdened (by law) with certain cost obligations not allowed (by law) to be covered by tuition. Examples of local taxpayer burdens foisted onto local taxpayers by out-of-district transfers: OPEBs. This is a BIG number. Upkeep of school property buildings (capital expenses).Old buildings are expensive to keep “up to code”. Exterior maintenance. OPEBs for exterior maintenance personnel. Pension obligations beyond what State guarantees. LIABILITY! This is a BIG one! Better to form charter schools and let users pay appropriate costs in return for… Read more »