The Economical Argument

The economy we are facing right now is bad for everyone, including our children. Education will likely face both immediate and delayed cuts in funding. However, it is not the time to panic. Instead we must think clearly, strategically scrutinize the serious problems that face our schools and implement reliable improvement plans.
Basically, the argument comes down to merit pay. By not wasting money on promotions to teachers that are ineffective, school performance will also see significant increases. With less governmental funding available, the completion for this money will rise. Besides the ethical and societal considerations of rewarding the highest performers, merit pay is the answer to improving our public schools and is therefore more then necessary, for our children’s sakes!

A Man with a Plan

Hooray  for Mr. Hulshof!  A candidate who finally speaks HIS mind and HIS plans and not what he thinks people want to hear.   A candidate who does for the people and not for a party or himself or a particular UNION.  When I read that John Martin, the INTERIM superintendent gave Mr. Hushof's proposals MIXED reviews....I totally understood why he is the INTERIM superintendent. 

Also, Mr. Martin....Merit Pay for teachers isn't "a heck of an idea"  it's a "GREAT IDEA!"  You see, they have to really work for our children.  That means you too.  You have to perform...make them perform to get paid more money.  Unbelievable you couldn't have come out stronger for this candidate for standing up for our kids.

Mr. Hushof, I am voting for Barack Obama & Joe Biden.  I WAS voting for Jay Nixon.  You had the guts to solidly state your case on something not so popular.  You have my vote.....and my respect.  Thank you for being a candidate for CHANGE.