Safety first! How often have we heard that wise advice. At yesterday's gala, the mayor announced that 10 new police officers would be hired. Security conscious "GQ" Spirito will be happy to learn 4 of them will be assined to some of the schools. With a little scheduling magic they will cover all the high and middle schools. With Officer Ferrari stationed in the "bunker at Facteau-Leary our children's safety is assured. Looks good. Fashion diva, "GQ" is always interested in looks.
What doesn't look so good is the effect this may have on the school's wallet. Where is the money coming froom to pay these valiant officers? Is he school footing the bill for their wages? Or is the city payig the freight? I mean, after all the school department did use some of their ARRA grant money to update the city's computer system. Anyway getting these officers is a good thing, from wherever they came. I just hope we learn how we can now afford them. Out in the open and above board.
Is it a good thing? Or is it just going to clog our already taxed juvenile judicial system with more 'Felony Assault with Shod Foot' charges when one ten year old middle schooler kicks the bully that has been bothering them all year? Instead of prescribing a Band-Aid, why don't we look seriously at what's causing the issues. Oh that's right - the only schools with enough money to entertain social skills and parent involvement programs are our two failing Level 4 schools. Shucks, too bad they all aren't failing so they all could get some of that "turn around" money.
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