By Louise Jaffe Santa Monica
Bill Bauer’s most recent ( “Elected officials pedal nonsense,” July 2) continuing rant against the Board of Education misses the mark. Budgets reflect priorities. The School Board’s decision to provide teachers with a 5% raise is a statement of prioritization. The final issue of this year’s Samohi student newspaper profiles 6 teachers leaving Samohi, two of whom say they’re leaving because of housing costs. These teachers join a long list of fine teachers who have left our schools because they cannot afford to live here comfortably with their families. Surely even Mr. Bauer will concede that good teachers are essential for a good school district.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 9, 2007. Read the original PDF.