[Bibbs]

Bibbs, I respect your opinion but tell me how the contract is fair for both districts. It is not! The County is screwing themselves. No matter how you look at it that is a FACT Jack. Don't care what you say.

Well since you say the "fair" word. Lets talk about "fair". "Fair" would be me paying taxes like I do for Public Schools and having the choice to send my child to any school I like and have my tax money pay for their education. The newest contract has impacted the Independent schools greatly and I have no doubt the next one will cut even more. The State needs to pay for the large schools it has funded and academic quality evidentely doesn't play in, so the Independent schools, if something doesn't happen to rectify this "fairness" issue will eventually close. Then I'm sure you will celebrate, but then look at what is left. I am not getting into a big debate with anyone who says "Thats a fact Jack, I don't care what you say" because your mind is already too closed to hear anything other than the diatribe you are regurgitating, which I doubt has any root other than what someone has told you. How is it every time there is proof of the quality of the Independent Schools program, someone says "its not fair". Then the parameters change and still they say "its not fair". Just no basis in fact. If you don't want your kid to go to Harlan, great, don't send them. Thats your choice. Too bad the long waiting list of parents who want into the City Schools don't have the choice "TO" send their children. The contract which you say leans toward the City, says they can't.