I wish I had the data handy to post in this thread, but some years ago I saw a graph in a newspaper article out west that compared the academic performance of independent (smaller) school districts, with that of county/consolidated (larger) school districts. The data was overwhelming that independent districts performed, on average (there's always outliers), much better than county/consolidated districts. Various possible explanations for this difference were explored, but the most logical had to due with the fact that smaller districts are generally more accountable to their population than larger districts.

 

In the few years I lived in Arizona, my school district was accountable to a population of over 150,000 people. My current district is accountable to roughly 17,000 individuals. In which case do I have a more direct voice to the school board, the principles, the curriculum directors, the athletic directors, the football coaches? And likewise, in which situation are the people in those positions more dependent upon me for assistance with, and support of their programs? The answer is obvious. And since smaller groups of people are more likely to hold consistent points of view, those people hear and respond to a much more unified voice, and in many cases, that unified voice says "we demand a winning football program."

 

What does the voice of your district say to it's leaders?

 

Good stuff. Thanks for the insightful answer.

 

I assume your last question was rhetorical, but I live in Ft. Thomas. I think the voice of our district says, "Give us excellence in academics, arts and sports."

I didnt know this, but there is a left hand (driver side) and right hand (passenger side) tire. I just thought they all fit the same and it didnt matter where they went on the car.

I didnt know this, but there is a left hand (driver side) and right hand (passenger side) tire. I just thought they all fit the same and it didnt matter where they went on the car.

 

Actually Sweep, that is only true with a certain type of tires know as "unidirectional." If you're unsure of which you have, please consult the owner's manual which came with your vehicle, or contact the manufacturer of the tire.