A thrift store or a parcel tax for MPUSD?

Honestly, when I saw that MPUSD administrators are considering placing a parcel tax on the ballot, I almost choked. They just got a bond approved. Many parents and some teachers disapprove of the administration and the way they seem to run things. Asking for more money under these circumstances seems best than ideal.

But after thinking about it some more, it made sense. Hiring more teachers for smaller class sizes, art lessons, and extra support, is going to require more money -- healthy reserves notwithstanding. Lots of more. Bond funds cannot be used for operations, unlike a parcel tax, which can be used for general operations. A parcel tax would raise the funds a thrift shop never could.

Now, it'll be interesting to see if all the interested parties can overcome the deeply seated distrust that exist and reach consensus. Getting 67 percent of the vote would be another mountain to climb.