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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1995
Page
3
Public forum notes concern 17th Street project and possible home condemnations for street access. Voter guidance stresses upgrading schools for team teaching and smaller class sizes, with tax implications and a community call line for input.
Steve Woolf, Ottawa Middle School principal, outlines basement drainage failures, mold and roach issues, crumbling foundation, fire and electrical risks, and aging plumbing. He notes extensive labor costs for a full renovation, wiring upgrades, and replacement of boilers, with mounting project scope for 112,000 square feet.
In criticizing district estimates for renovating the middle school, the author proposes a revised approach if the current bond fails. Recommends a scaled down elementary bond, then an experienced architect's cost study, compare with new build, and a separate bond by 1995 end with 35 percent state aid through 1996, with Sam Sheldon noted as a candidate.
The piece argues there was a breach of ethical standards in fundraising for a college course taught by House Speaker Newt Gingrich. It downplays political opponents' actions, notes GOPAC staff used funds and equipment, and questions public concern about the issue.
The Ottawa Herald letters argue that class size research yields inconclusive results and that judging education by standardized tests alone is unfair. They urge Kansas to move toward assessing what students can do and demonstrate, comparing learning to a doctor using multiple information sources.
A resident urges Ottawa and Franklin County to replace current commissioners over high property taxes and county spending. The letter criticizes appraisals and vehicle use by county staff, calls for road repairs, and asks for officials who will prioritize residents over self.
An outspoken Wellsville district parent condemns Ottawa school bond plans and urges return of education to parental responsibility. He denounces government overreach, cites Jefferson, argues bond money is ineffective, and calls for electing school board members who address root problems rather than funding fixes.
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