Public Opinion on School Funding and District Goals
Three residents outline views on if a statewide sales tax should fund schools, measurement of achievement, and superintendent duties. Dennistral supports per pupil sales tax funding and rejects bond issues. Brian Weaver advocates state funding and performance bonuses. Richard Bradford favors a mix of funding and multiple achievement measures with strong leadership expectations.
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Linn-Mar school board candidates share views on taxes and standards
David Meyer and Lorna Richards discuss funding for schools via a six percent sales tax, local bonds, and per student distribution. They urge parental involvement, standardized testing as a tool, and a superintendent focused on district goals and community relations.
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Kiwanis Talk at Cedar Rapids Church Tuesday
Golden K Kiwanis meets at 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids 310 Fifth St SE. Speaker is Doug Newmann executive assistant to the mayor and City Council.
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