Holland Public Fast Facts #4

Holland Public School’s cost for teachers’ salaries is going DOWN!

YES, as a percentage of operating expenses it is true!

In the 2000-2001 school year teachers’ salaries represented 40.9% of the district’s operating expenses.*

In the 2003-2004 school year teachers’ salaries represented 36.3% of the district operating expenses.*

This is a DECREASE of

4.6%!

During the same time period the district’s profits (surpluses) went up 52%!**

The school board’s refusal to settle the teachers’ contract is NOT about money. So if it is not about money, why aren’t we settled?