I agree their priorities are wrong. I personally wouldn't spend a dime on extracurricular anything, but I'm not a Coppell taxpayer or voter (and I'm outvoted on those issues in my own ISD).marksiwel wrote:lets see, when Coppell High drops millions on a FOOTBALL Training center (Thats right next to their FOOTBALL FIELD!) and there are schools without Books , Computers, and TEACHERS. then I say there is something wrong going on. Did I say illegal? No. Dont assume.chabouk wrote: So, you think it should be illegal for wealthier districts to spend more?
Money spent per pupil has never been an accurate way to predict student performance. And make no mistake: every ISD in Texas receives more than enough to adequately educate children. When the money is spent on administration and non-academics, more money won't help.
Even if the neighboring ISD spent exactly the same per pupil on academics but still performed at a lower level, would you still blame the Coppell athletic budget? Would it still be a shame? What would your solution be other than to stop Coppell from spending so much?
My argument is academic (pardon the pun), because I don't support the existence of tax-funded schools at all.
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