Comments on: Mill Levy Override: 3A facts http://blog.amyolivershow.com/2009/09/mill-levy-override-3a-facts/ Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:43:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Transparency in Greeley Schools? | The Amy Oliver Show http://blog.amyolivershow.com/2009/09/mill-levy-override-3a-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-701 Transparency in Greeley Schools? | The Amy Oliver Show Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:27:08 +0000 http://blog.amyolivershow.com/?p=505#comment-701 [...] of.  Lack of transparency is a major reason why the school district endorsed massive tax increase 3A went down in flames.  In response to the public’s demand for more transparency, the school [...] [...] of.  Lack of transparency is a major reason why the school district endorsed massive tax increase 3A went down in flames.  In response to the public’s demand for more transparency, the school [...]

]]> By: Colorado Spending Transparency » Greeley Tribune recognizes importance of transparency http://blog.amyolivershow.com/2009/09/mill-levy-override-3a-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-669 Colorado Spending Transparency » Greeley Tribune recognizes importance of transparency Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:31:22 +0000 http://blog.amyolivershow.com/?p=505#comment-669 [...] Sunday house editorial, acknowledges the role that transparency played in the recent defeat of 3A, a massive property tax increase for Greeley Evans School District 6. A lack of transparency in [...] [...] Sunday house editorial, acknowledges the role that transparency played in the recent defeat of 3A, a massive property tax increase for Greeley Evans School District 6. A lack of transparency in [...]

]]> By: Colorado Spending Transparency » School district still disrespecting taxpayers http://blog.amyolivershow.com/2009/09/mill-levy-override-3a-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-610 Colorado Spending Transparency » School district still disrespecting taxpayers Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:30:38 +0000 http://blog.amyolivershow.com/?p=505#comment-610 [...] board still haven’t learned their lesson.  Just last month, voters overwhelmingly opposed 3A, a $16 million tax increase, in part because the district has not been transparent with how it [...] [...] board still haven’t learned their lesson.  Just last month, voters overwhelmingly opposed 3A, a $16 million tax increase, in part because the district has not been transparent with how it [...]

]]> By: Voters stand up to bullies; NO on 3A | The Amy Oliver Show http://blog.amyolivershow.com/2009/09/mill-levy-override-3a-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-416 Voters stand up to bullies; NO on 3A | The Amy Oliver Show Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:07:58 +0000 http://blog.amyolivershow.com/?p=505#comment-416 [...] stood up to school bullies with a resounding NO VOTE on 3A, the massive, forever property tax increase.  The results: 66 percent NO; 34 percent [...] [...] stood up to school bullies with a resounding NO VOTE on 3A, the massive, forever property tax increase.  The results: 66 percent NO; 34 percent [...]

]]> By: Greeley Tribune: biggest donor to school bullies | The Amy Oliver Show http://blog.amyolivershow.com/2009/09/mill-levy-override-3a-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-411 Greeley Tribune: biggest donor to school bullies | The Amy Oliver Show Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:57:21 +0000 http://blog.amyolivershow.com/?p=505#comment-411 [...] for the school bullies, a.k.a. Yes on 3A.  The largest single contributor to the campaign for 3A, the massive, forever property tax increase — the Greeley Tribune.  Our local newspaper [...] [...] for the school bullies, a.k.a. Yes on 3A.  The largest single contributor to the campaign for 3A, the massive, forever property tax increase — the Greeley Tribune.  Our local newspaper [...]

]]> By: Colorado Spending Transparency » Greeley’s 3A: a teachable moment http://blog.amyolivershow.com/2009/09/mill-levy-override-3a-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-370 Colorado Spending Transparency » Greeley’s 3A: a teachable moment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:42:19 +0000 http://blog.amyolivershow.com/?p=505#comment-370 [...] Transparency Act.  The Greeley school district is hoping for a massive property tax increase, ballot measure 3A.  Suddenly, the school district is bragging about its latest efforts at [...] [...] Transparency Act.  The Greeley school district is hoping for a massive property tax increase, ballot measure 3A.  Suddenly, the school district is bragging about its latest efforts at [...]

]]> By: 3A MLO update: Bullies cry foul | The Amy Oliver Show http://blog.amyolivershow.com/2009/09/mill-levy-override-3a-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-356 3A MLO update: Bullies cry foul | The Amy Oliver Show Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:13:27 +0000 http://blog.amyolivershow.com/?p=505#comment-356 [...] The school bullies who are threatening to take away student programs and text books unless  District 6 taxpayers pony up more money are whining.  Apparently some members of the campaign want “equal time” on KFKA because I am organizing the opposition to 3A, their massive tax increase.   [...] [...] The school bullies who are threatening to take away student programs and text books unless  District 6 taxpayers pony up more money are whining.  Apparently some members of the campaign want “equal time” on KFKA because I am organizing the opposition to 3A, their massive tax increase.   [...]

]]> By: Colorado Spending Transparency » Headline: Taxpayers don’t need more transparency http://blog.amyolivershow.com/2009/09/mill-levy-override-3a-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-353 Colorado Spending Transparency » Headline: Taxpayers don’t need more transparency Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:11:27 +0000 http://blog.amyolivershow.com/?p=505#comment-353 [...] Tribune publisher Bart Smith criticized taxpayers who demand more transparency in the face of 3A, a massive property tax increase for Greeley Evans School District 6.  In an opinion editorial urging a yes vote, Smith reveals his own naive understanding of [...] [...] Tribune publisher Bart Smith criticized taxpayers who demand more transparency in the face of 3A, a massive property tax increase for Greeley Evans School District 6.  In an opinion editorial urging a yes vote, Smith reveals his own naive understanding of [...]

]]> By: Jane Paudaux http://blog.amyolivershow.com/2009/09/mill-levy-override-3a-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-333 Jane Paudaux Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:37:54 +0000 http://blog.amyolivershow.com/?p=505#comment-333 The outcomes in Greeley District 6 are highly questionable but I think if you ask Mr. Stack his intent about transparency you'll find that the context of transparency was onerous to the district. It is a shocking statement to see in print when the situation is taken out of context I agree. I think a little more background research here is warranted. The oversight transparency detail proposed, in my understanding, was tantamount to not just micromanaging but also would have required the district to add at least a single full time paid position just to handle the additional transparency requests. If one goes to the State education site you'll find what most financial analysts would need. Additionally the district is audited and those audits are posted. A normal level of transparency is available to the public. The problem is no one is coming forth and really fixing or addressing the under performing situation with any clarity to the public. The public understands there is a problem but they are picking and choosing a dozen easy scape goat concepts as a solution. It is the job of the District School Board and Administration to put forth a solution, communicate it, and set a time line so the public feels trust can be rebuilt. Greeleyville District 6, minimally, has lost the trust of the local community and while it remains to be seen what the real problems in District 6 are all about--it is not clear that adding the Mill Levy to their coffers will resolve anything but it is clear that to underfund an already poorly performing district will most likely cause harm (not the type the Greeley Tribune is trumpeting to scare people into voting yes either) rather than cause a sudden wave of efficiency. Mostly the mill levy provides additional assets and resources. How effectively those assets and resources are utilized and distributed and by whom they are applied will be the key test. There are other resolutions the community can invoke if they continue to feel a loss of trust in the administration without placing the District in an even worse position by not passing the Mill Levy Override. The outcomes in Greeley District 6 are highly questionable but I think if you ask Mr. Stack his intent about transparency you’ll find that the context of transparency was onerous to the district. It is a shocking statement to see in print when the situation is taken out of context I agree. I think a little more background research here is warranted. The oversight transparency detail proposed, in my understanding, was tantamount to not just micromanaging but also would have required the district to add at least a single full time paid position just to handle the additional transparency requests. If one goes to the State education site you’ll find what most financial analysts would need. Additionally the district is audited and those audits are posted. A normal level of transparency is available to the public.

The problem is no one is coming forth and really fixing or addressing the under performing situation with any clarity to the public. The public understands there is a problem but they are picking and choosing a dozen easy scape goat concepts as a solution. It is the job of the District School Board and Administration to put forth a solution, communicate it, and set a time line so the public feels trust can be rebuilt.

Greeleyville District 6, minimally, has lost the trust of the local community and while it remains to be seen what the real problems in District 6 are all about–it is not clear that adding the Mill Levy to their coffers will resolve anything but it is clear that to underfund an already poorly performing district will most likely cause harm (not the type the Greeley Tribune is trumpeting to scare people into voting yes either) rather than cause a sudden wave of efficiency. Mostly the mill levy provides additional assets and resources. How effectively those assets and resources are utilized and distributed and by whom they are applied will be the key test.

There are other resolutions the community can invoke if they continue to feel a loss of trust in the administration without placing the District in an even worse position by not passing the Mill Levy Override.

]]> By: 3A MLO: my response | The Amy Oliver Show http://blog.amyolivershow.com/2009/09/mill-levy-override-3a-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-331 3A MLO: my response | The Amy Oliver Show Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:20:42 +0000 http://blog.amyolivershow.com/?p=505#comment-331 [...] local newspaper the Greeley Tribune has gone all in on the mill levy override.  3A MLO, is a massive property tax increase for property owners in Greeley Evans District 6. [...] [...] local newspaper the Greeley Tribune has gone all in on the mill levy override.  3A MLO, is a massive property tax increase for property owners in Greeley Evans District 6. [...]

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