@Curious: If the ref fails (and I hope it will), I will also offer my assistance to the D97 Board. I agree with Chet21's "dream", however unlikely. If the ref passes, I'll wait patiently by the phone for a Board member to call, but...

I am so sad to see all of the personal attacks going on during this campaign. Believe what you believe and let others do the same. There are valid arguments for both sides. We live in America!! Don't hate because you disagree!

@Interested Parent. My "plan" (alright, "dream") is that D97 loses THIS ref and then NO and YES people collaborate to work on Plan B. Will it be based upon 5% annual spending increases? No. Will it include money for ripping up the...

@Noel, I am a teacher librarian, OP resident and D97 parent and for obvious reasons, very interested in this article. Two questions come to mind: First, I wonder if you know what teacher librarians do? We don't teach reading, that is what...

If things continue down the Yes path, things won't be okay. Giving government a big bag of cash to save the Arts-Music-Sports programs is giving into tax terrorists. Just say no to these tax junkies and get them treatment for this sickness...

@MaryEllen- Transparency regarding teacher evaluations is quite difficult since it is illegal. You can get your hands on almost anything else you want if you ask or look for it. Lack of transparency is just a convenient excuse. And releasing a...

@Tom You are a wise man. Thanks for your posts.

...and less state aid money.

I don't believe in yard signs as an exit poll when no one is passing out NO signs. We have some deep thinkers in Oak Park with worldly ideas. Here is the "bottom line" that I get from our new economic model. Everyone has to 1. pay...

As I see it, D97 had to make the tough choice between cutting non-classroom activities or raising class sizes drastically. I know, Chet21 says there is plenty in the bank. But not for long. And the contract can't just be changed. You don't...