Henry Raymond
Fairfax News => Political Issues/Comments => Topic started by: Chris Santee on October 13, 2014, 10:36:30 AM
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"Chris Santee is exactly the kind of common sense person we need in Montpelier.
He is willing to work across party lines to get things done.
Knowing Chris for many years, I have no doubt whatsoever that he will prove to be an exceptional representative for the citizens of Fairfax.
He is a great family man and a compassionate neighbor.
However, he also realizes our state must do a better job of restraining excess spending, promoting economic growth and lessening the burden of property taxes.
I strongly urge you to vote for Chris Santee on November 4th."
Rep. Jim Condon
(D-Colchester)
655-5764
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2nd that!!
Chris I want you to single handedly tackle, fix, and solve our broken education spending/property taxes issue. I will expect this done in your first month! :)
you got my vote
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I guess my question would be what does a Colchester Democrat, Jim Condon, have to do with Fairfax??? We are a different community and one needs to realize that we might not be the same as Colchester!! I still say VOTE FOR BARBARA!
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Chris,
Must be Jim Condos hasn't worked with you!
While acting as Vice Chairman of the selectboard, can you answer why you voted "NO" on changing trash vendors? Switching vendors from Casella to Duffy's has saved the town of Fairfax in excess of $150,000.00 (estimated 2014) on a $420,000.00 line item 2013. ( source Town Of Fairfax profit & loss 9/2/14 )
Upon review of the 9/2/2014 Town of Fairfax profit loss statement, the town has spent 97.3% of the budget. Under your leadership as vice chairman, how do you propose to close the budget gap with 4 months left in the fiscal year?
Can you please give some insight regarding your position of Town Library representative as a member of the selectboard during 2012-2013 budget season. During your time as library rep the position of Librarian became a "full time position". The balance of the board was blindsided at the 11th hour with a request by the library committee to change the position to full time. As acting library rep, the planned position change was never reported back to the balance of the selectboard in advance of budgeting for review and discussion. This one position moving to full time came at a cost of over $10,000.00 to the taxpayers. Benefits package by itself, at the time alone cost $176.00 per week, plus a salary increase and an extended work week.
I too will be voting for Barbara Murphy, she's the logical voice for Fairfax in Montpelier!
Thanks in advance for your reply
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Chris,
I am waiting to hear your reply to my questions.
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Chris,
Must be Jim Condos hasn't worked with you!
While acting as Vice Chairman of the selectboard, can you answer why you voted "NO" on changing trash vendors? Switching vendors from Casella to Duffy's has saved the town of Fairfax in excess of $150,000.00 (estimated 2014) on a $420,000.00 line item 2013. ( source Town Of Fairfax profit & loss 9/2/14 )
Upon review of the 9/2/2014 Town of Fairfax profit loss statement, the town has spent 97.3% of the budget. Under your leadership as vice chairman, how do you propose to close the budget gap with 4 months left in the fiscal year?
Can you please give some insight regarding your position of Town Library representative as a member of the selectboard during 2012-2013 budget season. During your time as library rep the position of Librarian became a "full time position". The balance of the board was blindsided at the 11th hour with a request by the library committee to change the position to full time. As acting library rep, the planned position change was never reported back to the balance of the selectboard in advance of budgeting for review and discussion. This one position moving to full time came at a cost of over $10,000.00 to the taxpayers. Benefits package by itself, at the time alone cost $176.00 per week, plus a salary increase and an extended work week.
I too will be voting for Barbara Murphy, she's the logical voice for Fairfax in Montpelier!
Thanks in advance for your reply
Well Chris, if Shea is bashing you and not voting for you then you got my vote!! :)
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I have heard not one bit where Chris stands on the current issues at all.
I like both candidates but need to hear something if you want my vote. I know he is a family man and where he came from, I also know the same from Barb. No doubt both good people.
Tell me what YOU will bring to going to Montpelier if you want my vote.
1. What is your position on single payer health care?
2. What are your plans or suggestions to lower or fix our broken property tax issue?
3. What is your position on legalizing marijuana?
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Can we add what is their position on gun control?
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Absolutely. Great question!
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Can we add what is their position on gun control?
AMEN!!! A big ticket item for me
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Both good people, both have experience; let's hope we can be civil & keep the comments positive....like I will vote for because.....
Don't tell me crap on one, tell me what each has good to offer
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Josh Langelier,
I am not bashing Chris Santee, everything that I stated in my questions can be backed up via taped footage of the selectboard minutes or the Fairfax profit loss statement. Being asked tough questions is part of the game when one is running for politics or is a politician. As a public servant or candidate for public service it is an understood duty to defend a position to the electorate.
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Answers to all I can, and if I don't answer here, please call me at 782-0406.
Gun Control ?
I am a STRONG supporter of our Second Amendment.
Own several myself.
Dave, lots to get to.......
For starters, the endorsement is from Jim Condon of Colchester,
not our Secretary of State Jim Condos.
The details are important in life.
I pay attention to them.
Which is why I would like to thank John Mitchell for pointing out that
Jim Condon, of Colchester is a Democrat
and I am a Republican.
I believe an across the aisle endorsement says a lot towards my willingness to work together.
The Trash Hauling contracts Dave mentioned were very similar.
Duffy's bid first in an odd protocol and Casella MATCHED their offer.
This was great work on your part, Dave, thank you.
Then Casella offered the contract LOCKED IN FOR FIVE YEARS !
While Duffy's gave us a contract for two.
At the end of the second year, Fairfax will have to go out to bid
and I believe we will wish we had locked in for five years.
(Save this post and we'll see)
More answers coming, again feel free to call me at 782-0406.
And that number will not change if I go to Montpelier.
Folks who have used it KNOW that I will respond to your needs and represent you strongly.
In closing, I would like to put all politics aside
and pray for the safe return of our missing Fairfax man.
Please, join me.
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The Trash Hauling contracts Dave mentioned were very similar.
Duffy's bid first in an odd protocol and Casella MATCHED their offer.
This was great work on your part, Dave, thank you.
Then Casella offered the contract LOCKED IN FOR FIVE YEARS !
While Duffy's gave us a contract for two.
At the end of the second year, Fairfax will have to go out to bid
and I believe we will wish we had locked in for five years.
(Save this post and we'll see)
And this is what most of the town was wondering as well..... what was the motive? If it was to save money, then why wasn't the option with the most savings gone with? Perhaps a favor? or a previous relationship with Katherine Duffy? No one really knows, but perception is everything and something appears to have been going on behind the scenes.
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Thanks Chris for your response. Good stuff as for the trash deal I have faith the the decisions made by the ones we put on the board were in the best interest of the town and its people. Chris MKR put up some questions that I asked Ms. Murphy would you mind giving your positions on those. Important issues this year in my opinion should be the single payer health mess Shummy got us into, and property tax/education spending reform. Your plans? Thanks again
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MKR,
I am not a supporter of the single-payer system and will go into details as soon as possible.
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Josh Langelier posted this on facebook
and with his permission, I re-post it here:
I would like to go on the record and say that I'm supporting Chris Santee for State Representative.
I challenge people who are both involved and uninvolved in the political process to take a fair and honest look at what Chris brings to the table.
He is a firm supporter of the second amendment and also believes in accountability and personal responsibility. Those who know me, know that these are things that I am very compassionate about.
Chris is a fellow Veteran and knows, as well as greatly respects, the cost that is paid by our service members everyday to keep us safe. In our current times with a record breaking number of suicides among our service members (22 a day), I feel this is extremely important.
I had a personal story that I was going to share about the compassion and understanding that Chris has for our service members, but it is personal and I am not ready to share this as of yet.
Chris has been a longtime family friend and I can vouch for him being a person of great moral charecter (which is rare in politics).
I really hope that you all will give Chris an honest and unbiased look no matter what political party you affiliate with.
Josh Langelier
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Thanks Chris
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I will be supporting Chris and here is why: I believe that a vote for Ms. Murphy will be a vote to ensure the status quo of Montpelier; Mr. Gilberts endorsement confirmed that to me. It is time at all levels that we send a message to Montpelier. Not so long ago this state voted 35 School budgets down. That did not just happen this has been a storm brewing for a long time. What does that say? The other day (conveniently just before elections) state reps came out and said in a news conference "This needs to change we need to talk about property tax reform" bla bla bla. well if they truly believed that what have their actions said when they have run Montpelier for years? its hard to believe. The status quo is not working. The Dems have had a super majority for a long time in this state and look what we have faced: a 67 million dollar web site mistake, businesses closing and job uncertainty, a GMO bill that created a law suit and guaranteed higher food prices for us, more regulation with act 250 and act 68 chasing business out. (Just look at the Wal-Mart fight alone). I could go on and on. When are we going to wake up? We need true common sense leadership. People need more money in their pockets so they can spend more, and I don't mean welfare or handouts. We need real education spending/property tax reform. Chris I look to you to find people that have these same beliefs in Montpelier, seek out Kurt Wright, Don Turner etc. its time that we make changes today so maybe our kids may stay around this beautiful state. Regan said it in 1980 and it stands true today: "ask yourself are you better off today then you were four years ago?" now you can say 4 years, 2 years, 6 years whatever. With the Democrats and liberals running the show are we better off? Are jobs opportunities better? Do we have a better tax system? or are we more concerned that I put my phone down while driving as I pick up my GMO labeled sandwich? ask yourself. . . I encourage you to vote for Chris Santee
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from the St. Albans Messenger October 20th, 2014:
Chris Santee Solves Problems
It is my privilege to endorse Chris Santee for State Representative for the Town of Fairfax. For four years Chris has faithfully served Fairfax on the Selectboard. On the Selectboard Chris has demonstrated that he is a super listener and problem solver. Chris is very motivated to continue to serve his fellow citizens of Fairfax in Montpelier. Chris will bring fresh ideas to confront the challenges we face. Chris Santee is exactly the kind of State Representative we need in Montpelier to help build a bright, prosperous future for Vermont.
Please vote for Chris Santee for State Representative.
Brian Dubie, Fairfield, Vt
Lt Governor 2002-2011
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I don't ever remember seeing Brian at any of our selectboard meetings. A review of the minutes will confirm this.
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Dave Shea wrote:
I don't ever remember seeing Brian at any of our selectboard meetings. A review of the minutes will confirm this.
You call him by first name and question his integrity ?
Fairfax Selectboard meetings are available online for the world to see at www.Fairfax-VT.gov (http://www.Fairfax-VT.gov)
I am truly honored to have the endorsement of our former Lt. Governor.
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I'm not big on formalities, but do have a good memory. Brian was never in attendance during my two years on the selectboard.
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"I'm not big on formalities, but do have a good memory. Brian was never in attendance during my two years on the Selectboard."
Dave, the point of having the Selectboard meeting videos posted online, is so people can view the meeting and stay informed WITHOUT HAVING TO ATTEND. I have not attended a Selectboard meeting in some time, are you saying I have no knowledge of what's been discussed at the meetings in past 6 years? You bash Chris above for not voting for the Duffy contract but you still have failed to answer why you voted for it? Correction, sought it out, got them to bid and voted for it. I find it funny that anyone who has a different view than you ends up getting their integrity called into question.... Yet I feel (as do many others I have spoken with) that there were some serious integrity issues with the way YOU handled the Duffy contract (1 reason mentioned above).
Chris receives the endorsement of the former LT Governor and you come right out and take a shot at the former LT Governor's integrity?
"I don't ever remember seeing Brian at any of our Selectboard meetings. A review of the minutes will confirm this."
It seems to me, you are more interested in just running down Chris and anyone that endorses him rather than actually seeing where Chris stands on anything? I am actually impressed with how well Chris has handled your (for lack of a better term) harassment, I would not be so cool headed and calm in his situation. That though is why I am not cut out for politics. Out of respect for Chris and Henry's website, I am going to just stop here.
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Town of Fairfax General Ledger 09/02/14
Landfill Expenses
Line Item: 100-7-64-33.000 Trucking $395,000.00 Budgeted $207,221.14 Spent 52.46% of budget
Total Landfill Expenses $408,000.00 Budgeted $217,992.42 Spent 53.43% of budget
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Josh,
I think Chris made it very clear in his last post why the board voted to send RFQ's out for a new trash hauling vendor. I researched what the average home generates for rubbish & recycling and compared that to what my company was paying for demolition debris disposal at the WSI landfill. The cost difference was big. I know you and other have accused me of kickback, favors, ect. I will never convince you to think any differently. My pocket were not lined by anyone.
The trucking line item of 395,000.00 accounts for the trash and recycling component of the budget: Duffy's. As you can see with just over 2 months left in the year there is still 187,778.86 left in this line item. Almost a 50% saving year to date by changing contractors.
The additional 13,000.00 is what is budgeted for household hazardous waste day. This line item was exhausted or nearly in the first hazardous waste day since the normal vendor died and a new vendor was used.
In an earlier post from last year you doubted that there would be any substantial saving from moving to the new vendor. Chris has provided the data and the projected saving through to the end of the year stand at approx 150,000.00 on a single line item. This works out to be just under a $100.00 saving for each homeowner in Fairfax. Based what I see in the profit loss statement, the town is way over budget 113% based on the PL I saw last week. So unless there is a major accounting error on the P & L it's a good thing the selectboard made the decision to investigate a new contractor.
I look forward to personally exchanging ideas with you Josh. You come across as a bright guy, the kind of person who could really add to the governance of Fairfax.
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Dave,
The first time I saw your off hand comments about people who endorsed Chris, I thought well they have some history and was willing to let it pass. As an outside third party looking in I would suggest you knock it off. You're not making yourself look clever or smart by any stretch and in my opinion you are bordering on harrassment. I tell my sons at sporting events to positively cheer on their team and not be negative about the other team, I would offer you the same advice in this case. I realize I just put myself in your target line but hope that you will see this post for what it really is, friendly advice.
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I know who you are Ridgerunner and don't take it that way at all. You've earned the right to give me this type of advice, since you too have held a public position. All's good and no you're not in my sights.
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Hey Dave I tried to run for select board but you had more PAC money and a better campaign manager!! HaHa You can tell its an election year. I hope we all don't forget we are all neighbors and no matter what are opinions are or what side of the aisle your on, I hope we can keep it civil and look out for one another. to much other scary BS going on in the world.
PS: vote for Chris Santee . . .(subliminal message). . .
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Keith,
I'm beyond getting personal over this stuff. If your family was in trouble and I was in a position to help them, you can bet that is just what I'd do.
See you around town,
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I know Dave you and I have gone round and round before but I feel the same; now I'm not saying you and Josh will be sharing a beer anytime soon but I do like to see strong opinions and hard discussion. I just wished more people would come out to vote. Fairfax voting turn out history is not impressive we all should be having conversations. . .
Take Care and I look forward to more discussion
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Keith,
Agreed, I cast my ballot via absentee earlier this week. It was a completely different experience for me, much more relaxing, was able to vote at home and since I was next to my computer while voting I was able to research the candidates that I wasn't familiar with.
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This is clearly proof that public office is not for the thin skinned! ;-)
My dad told me from the time I was quite small, to always stand up for what I believe in (or who) even when it's not popular. I listened intently--even though I had no idea what he meant initially, and have followed that advice from childhood through adulthood--often making me very opinionated! However, I have deep respect for those who willingly stand their ground-even if they're batsh** crazy, (I'm not implying anyone here is, just that some people in the world are, certainly--) because it's important to exercise the rights you have as a citizen of this country and the only way to do so is to speak your mind. it's impossible for everyione to agree, but it's always possible to find middle ground.
Despite the flack, political differences, et-al, we are all neighbors and would, without a doubt help one another out, without question, if the need arose.
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This is clearly proof that public office is not for the thin skinned! ;-)
My dad told me from the time I was quite small, to always stand up for what I believe in (or who) even when it's not popular. I listened intently--even though I had no idea what he meant initially, and have followed that advice from childhood through adulthood--often making me very opinionated! However, I have deep respect for those who willingly stand their ground-even if they're batsh** crazy, (I'm not implying anyone here is, just that some people in the world are, certainly--) because it's important to exercise the rights you have as a citizen of this country and the only way to do so is to speak your mind. it's impossible for everyione to agree, but it's always possible to find middle ground.
Despite the flack, political differences, et-al, we are all neighbors and would, without a doubt help one another out, without question, if the need arose.
Well Said
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from the St. Albans Messenger October 21st, 2014
Santee would serve Fairfax well
Throughout my time as Governor, I always enjoyed visiting with Chris Santee at his home in Fairfax, across from the school on Hunt Street.
I have watched his sons Colin and Cale, grow up and it has been a pleasure to get to know Chris well.
I was honored to be invited to deliver a commencement address at Bellows Free Academy Fairfax and, through the years, I have participated in several other events at the school.
Fairfax is a great town and deserves strong & experienced representation in Montpelier. Chris has devoted tremendous energy to serving his community, informing residents through the Fairfax News & serving in town government. The people of Fairfax can count on Chris to fight for lower taxes, just as he's done as a selectman; he'll fight for more, better paying jobs, which is critical as we still struggle to recover from the worst economic downturn in generations; and he'll fight for safer communities so we can maintain our treasured quality of life.
I hope you'll support Chris Santee for State Representative. I know he'll work hard for Fairfax and for Vermont.
Jim Douglas
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Hi Chris,
I have heard not one bit where Chris stands on the current issues at all.
I like both candidates but need to hear something if you want my vote. I know he is a family man and where he came from, I also know the same from Barb. No doubt both good people.
Tell me what YOU will bring to going to Montpelier if you want my vote.
1. What is your position on single payer health care?
2. What are your plans or suggestions to lower or fix our broken property tax issue?
3. What is your position on legalizing marijuana?
The first two questions are important to a lot of people. Unless I missed something, this has been your only response:
"I am not a supporter of the single-payer system and will go into details as soon as possible."
It's less than a week until the election. What specific ideas or plans do you have for addressing the property tax and health care issues?
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Hey Norton, thanks for staying on me, it's a busy time.
The following is from a St. Albans Messenger article:
FAIRFAX - With a self-described knack for fugality, compassion for others and responsiveness to calls for help, Republican candidate Chris Santee said he hopes to be elected in November as State Representative for Fairfax in the Franklin-2 district.
Santee, 57, ran for the legislative office four years ago as well. This time around he faces Independent candidates Bob Shea and Barbara Murphy - incumbent Republican John Mitchell has chosen not to run again.
As vice chair of the Fairfax Selectboard, a caregiver for those with special needs, and the editorof the Fairfax News, Santee said in a recent interview that he feels he has hands-on knowledge of Fairfax. Santee added that he's always happy to take calls or e-mails from others looking for aid, and in general wants a chance to do what he can for his community.
"I like to help others the best I can," said Santee, "I'm a compassionate conservative. If elected, I will strive to do the best possible job in Montpelier to represent the people of Fairfax."
If or when Santee arrives in Montpelier, he said he has ideas for what to do about some of the current issues facing Vermonters. On water quality in Lake Champlain, for instance, where toxic algal blooms appeared over the summer due to phosphorus carried by runoff, Santee called the current situation "horrendous".
"We used to drink that water and now my dog can't swim in it," he said.
Santee added that he was concerned about how the water quality was affecting tourism and overall natural health in the area. "Our lake is a huge resource for us," he said.
When asked about a solution, Santee said there are plenty of options already out there. "I found the same problem throughout North America," he said. "We need to take a look at what is working."
Santee said the state has done a lot of studies up to this point. "After the studies are done, it's time to take some action," he said.
Santee added this issue shouldn't be treated as partisan at any time - it bears importance for the whole state, and especially for those like himself who live in Franklin County.
"This is not a Republican-Democrat issue, this is an issue for all Vermont," he said. "I've spent a great deal of time on the lake - it means a lot to me."
Something that is of equal importance, said Santee, was Bellows Free Academy Fairfax school. "I'm very happy with our school," he said. He added that as the largest kindergarten through 12th grade building in the state, the school takes pride in integrating students of all ages in one place.
"We're very proud of that," Santee said. "It's really nice,"
The way the school is funded, however, needs to change according to Santee. "I think that needs to be re-visited," he said.
One way to save money, said Santee, was to follow a Minnesota based model called virtual high school, where, for classes that are unusual or have few students, instead of having additional teachers at every school, one teacher could use online technology to teach across the state.
"They could all log on to the same computer technology ," so that each student can take the class and so you can keep the costs down." He was quick to say that technological method of teaching would not replace classroom teachers by any means, but simply offer a more cost effective alternative for those students taking non-traditional, less popular classes.
In addition to finding alternative learning methods, Santee said he was also in favor of consolidating school districts.
"The population of Vermont - 600,000 - is approxiamately the same as the population of some mega metropolis that has one school district," said Santee. He added that local school boards are no longer retaining local controldue to state and federal mandates, and combining school districts could allow more sway.
On the topic of health-care, Santee said he was disappointed in Vermont Health Connect and the Shumlin Administration's handling of the coming single-payer system.
On the health exchange website, which is currently down for maintenance, Santee said, "There's a working model right next door in New Hampshire. I would certainly like to open that discussion," he added. "Their system works for $8 million, and you've reallygot to explain to me why you've got to spend more than $70 million for something that doesn't work."
Santee said that in addition to being frustrated about the governor's lack of communication on the funding mechanism for single-payer healthcare he doesn't feel it's the best way to go about providing insurance for Vermonters.
"I believe in free enterprise and competition to knock prices down," Santee said. "The people get value through competition."
He added of the mandated nature of the single-payer system, "We lose the efficiency - the efficiency, the thriftiness, the frugality."
Frugality and thriftiness, said Santee, as well as new enterprises, are what he'd like to see come into Vermont's economy.
Santee first mentioned the opportunity for technology companies to come into the state. "I would like to create some incentives for some tech companies to move here," he said, addinf that he'd like to see the state known as the "Silicon Green Mountains."
Santee said tech jobs are high paying, and play into the great work force the state already has. The industry could strengthen Vermont's economy as a whole, said Santee, though it would require some preperation work.
"We'd need to do a lot of investment into our infrastructure," he said.
As for the businesses that are here, Santee said state government needs to relieve some of the tax burdens currently placed on Vermont business owners.
"It's very hard to operate a small business in the State of Vermont," he said.
In addition, Santee said the state's budget needs to be balanced.
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Pot is the social distraction issue of the year.
If we all talk about it, we take our eyes of the financial hardships many Vermonters are facing.
I will continue to focus on your pocketbooks and remind everyone of this everyday in Montpelier if elected.
Our laws don't need tweaking here now
but we need to keep an eye on Colorado and learn.
If you're in favor of the tax revenue,
we could make more with hemp products.
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As predicted:
http://www.wptz.com/news/vermont-new-york/burlington/vermont-to-hold-hearing-on-marijuana-legalization/29434402 (http://)
DATE/TIME: 10/29/14 / 1240 hours
LOCATION: Long Trail head / VT RT 125 East Town of Ripton
VIOLATION: Possession of Marijuana
ACCUSED: Elyssa Osborne
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Middlebury / Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: State Police were patrolling VT RT 125 East in the Town of Ripton checking the Long Trail parking area for suspicious activity. As the State Police pulled into the parking area, the accused was observed in the driver seat of a compact SUV lighting a joint (marijuana cigarette). State Police investigation revealed that the accused had stopped to smoke a joint before she returned to her residence. State Police received consent from the accused and a search of the accused vehicle was conducted. The search recovered more marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The marijuana and drug paraphernalia were seized as evidence and the accused was issued a Vermont civil violation complaint and released.
If you want someone focused on the economy, I'm your candidate !
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Pot isn't a distraction. It's a viable option for increased revenue. The problem is federal law. There's no reason not to legalize it, tax it and use it as a alternative school funding stream like gambling revenue.
I'd like to see more on what alternatives we have to fund schools. This state is so small that property and income tax seem like the only models. Is there something else you'd propose?
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While we certainly need alternatives to the antiquated and ridiculously lopsided property tax, we also need to hear the candidates' views on reducing the ABSURDLY STRATOSPHERIC HIGHEST-IN-THE-NATION cost of education.
Talking about school funding sources without discussing cost reduction is like trying to lose weight by buying your food from a different store ... while still packing in the calories.
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While we certainly need alternatives to the antiquated and ridiculously lopsided property tax, we also need to hear the candidates' views on reducing the ABSURDLY STRATOSPHERIC HIGHEST-IN-THE-NATION cost of education.
Talking about school funding sources without discussing cost reduction is like trying to lose weight by buying your food from a different store ... while still packing in the calories.
A great point
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from the article above:
The way the school is funded, however, needs to change according to Santee. "I think that needs to be re-visited," he said.
One way to save money, said Santee, was to follow a Minnesota based model called virtual high school, where, for classes that are unusual or have few students, instead of having additional teachers at every school, one teacher could use online technology to teach across the state.
"They could all log on to the same computer technology ," so that each student can take the class and so you can keep the costs down." He was quick to say that technological method of teaching would not replace classroom teachers by any means, but simply offer a more cost effective alternative for those students taking non-traditional, less popular classes.
In addition to finding alternative learning methods, Santee said he was also in favor of consolidating school districts.
"The population of Vermont - 600,000 - is approxiamately the same as the population of some mega metropolis that has one school district," said Santee. He added that local school boards are no longer retaining local controldue to state and federal mandates, and combining school districts could allow more sway.
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Chris - good idea, though BFA was doing it 15 yrs ago and I believe other schools in VT still do. As for consolidating school districts ... now THERE'S a game changer that needs to be moved on quickly!
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Thanks to all !
I am well aware about the program and made a presentation for its adoption many years ago with Armando and Scott..
It is not being utilized to its fullest potential in my view.
You may also remember me boring you right here years back with Electronic Medical Records,
now called Electronic Health Records and now in our hospitals and doctor's offices.
I ask for your vote and a chance to help.
I'll be back here tomorrow, call me on my cell, as always, if you need me.......