Middletown Forum : "A No Brainer?" A No Vote. http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : School Board : "A No Brainer?" A No Vote. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:13:32 +0000 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 20:56:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5676 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ "A No Brainer?" A No Vote. : Normal 0 ... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5676&PID=42010&title=a-no-brainer-a-no-vote#42010 Author: aflatkey
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Posted: Apr 22 2014 at 8:56pm

fellow blogers,

there are ways to legally repeal land tax funding of public schools.

http://www.ohioconstitution.org/2012/05/07/westerville-taxpayers-move-to-repeal-march-tax-increase/

On May 7, 2012 taxpayers for Westerville Schools, with the representation ofthe 1851 Center,commenced circulation of an initiative petition to repeal the 6.71mil tax increase narrowly approved in March after taxpayers defeated a similarmeasure at the November 2011 general election.

The Westerville effort marks the inauguralaction of the 1851 Center in assisting taxpayers in using a previously obscuresection of the Ohio Revised Code to lower their school district tax burdens,while forcing Ohioschool districts to control spending and reign in labor costs rather thanraising taxes.

this is only the beginning of what citizen taxpayers can do with in the lawto raise awareness that school funding threw property tax is unconstitutional.

it is only rational thinking that gave our forefathers the idea that youcould not have equal taxation with out equal representation.

the current  bureaucracy is tainted inmany ways besides  the fact that it dosenot “providefor a thorough and efficient system of common schools funded by the state threwcontributions from all tax payers, not just tax paying land owners.

DeRolphv. State was a landmark case in Ohioconstitutional law in which the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the state'smethod for funding public education was unconstitutional. Handed down on March24, 1997, the 4-3 opinion said that the state funding system "failsto provide for a thorough and efficient system of common schools"as required by the Ohio Constitution and directed the state to find a remedy.



Abolish the property tax for the school system!! itsunconstitutional !!

Vote no on may 6 if you want to START making a change in the current system!!

 

Visit

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Middletown-Ohio-Vote-NO-on-Issue-3/784089358269325?ref=br_tf

 

and like the page to showsupport of your constitutional freedoms in Ohio.

 

please don't hesitate to tell me your opinion as

 

Brevity is the soul of wit  

 and with out laughter over the kinks in societyanarchy might prevail.

andthat's the rest of the story , good day ( Paul Harvey 1946)

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2014 20:56:45 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5676&PID=42010&title=a-no-brainer-a-no-vote#42010 "A No Brainer?" A No Vote. : Acclaro -Dougie Atkins, the Neighborhood... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5676&PID=41672&title=a-no-brainer-a-no-vote#41672 Author: Perplexed
Subject: 5676
Posted: Apr 09 2014 at 4:49pm

Acclaro -

Dougie Atkins, the Neighborhood Devastation Director, has done so much over the past five years to ensure the continuing decline of the residential market here. And, contrary to some Dougie supporters, has aided the decline of educational achievement here as well. Once again, "Give me the power and I'll make things happen" says Mr. Atkins.
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Subject: 5676
Posted: Apr 09 2014 at 11:46am

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Middletown-Ohio-Vote-NO-on-Issue-3/784089358269325?ref=hl

Copy and paste this in your browser on Facebook!!! VOTE NO!]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2014 11:46:49 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5676&PID=41667&title=a-no-brainer-a-no-vote#41667 "A No Brainer?" A No Vote. : http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5676&PID=41621&title=a-no-brainer-a-no-vote#41621 Author: aflatkey
Subject: 5676
Posted: Apr 07 2014 at 10:57pm

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2014 22:57:22 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5676&PID=41621&title=a-no-brainer-a-no-vote#41621 "A No Brainer?" A No Vote. : The levity continues with amateur... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5676&PID=41601&title=a-no-brainer-a-no-vote#41601 Author: acclaro
Subject: 5676
Posted: Apr 07 2014 at 10:03am

The levity continues with amateur hour associated with the rationale for the new school buildings by Mr. Ison.

Let us access where he has been. It started with Middletown being a regional hub for basketball and sporting events, because MUM, MHS, and the new proposed Middletown Middle School would have close proximity, gyms could be within walking distance, creating flocks to witness massive sporting events. My goodness.....perhaps even a regional March Madness event!

Add to this  the mystique, the attraction, and indeed, bravado, of Middletown having a regional college, a high school, and a middle school within close proximity. Imagine the national media coverage associated with this; three institutions have a close proximity to one another!

Today, the campaign shifts to its a "no brainer:, I mean, get with the program folks, for paying $55 Mm, you get 40 Mm in return, and only pay for 37 years on your depreciating asset in a depressed market, in a district stuck on going  nowhere fast, watching paint dry, with a student population in decline,and all major businesses already leaving town after a 100 years in some cases, for better terrain. Sounds like a winner right? Those left behind jumping on board the "no brainer."

Well, it is a "no brainer.' For deserving your no vote.

Why?

CONSIDER THIS:

1) The Coleman Report is the most detailed report in history in education; its results? School buildings and fhsyical structures, have nothing to do with academic performance does. If your parents don't care, you are poor, you are unlikely to perform. Guess what folks; Middletown altered its demographics years ago. Its foundation is the type of student that would not do well on testing, nor go to college. So, its a no  brainer to pay $55 Mm to pay for a building having no impact is just wrong and ignorant- you know that. You learned in Common Sense 101 years ago.

2) Evidence new buildings don't produce better results. Need data? New schools built at elementary level did not alter continuous improvement. Neither will this $55 Mm.

3) Middletown is losing businesses and residents. Why? Many reasons, but mainly because of city policies and reactionary mentality. What does that mean to you? The district needs a hook to attempt to capture more students through open enrollment, family and business movement into the city. But, it won't happen. Ohio realizes students do learn well online, and for about 50% of what it costs per student, Ohio funds an FTE (pupil cost), around $5500. When a school performance is also bad, in a district, like Middletown, the state also authorizes vouchers to be used in catholic or private institutions. The net result? The trend in decline continues; less students, less money, and $55 Mm doesn't off-set this fact.

4) The district now presents a weak argument you need air conditioning, and other comforts to inspire learning? Really? Many college students study all night for exams in dorms without a/c, and some of the best public schools in Ohio are also built in the early 1900's, without air conditioning. Does the city alter its policy when the parents can't pay their water bill for comfort, does Duke Energy avoid disconnect fees at 175.00? No, Middletown charges about 75.00, and for a new resident, a 200.00 deposit for water. They aren't concerned about the parent or student's comfort, but expect you to be? Here's the bottom line: a building has nothing to do with school performance. The problems are there if the socio-economic conditions are dire. A building in such circumstance doesn't even provide a "band-aid" effect for students.

CONCLUSION-

This is a 'no brainer" decision. Businesses have fled, upper income earners have fled, and you are left holding the fort down. You have been failed by the city, and many leaders. Spending $55 Mm will not raise scores, will not raise enrollment, an will not raise your property values.

Just say No. Use the education you were provided and think. This is a no brainer.            
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