Report shows need to consolidate school boards

Jake Griffin's article on how our school tax monies are being spent on state lobbying groups is another reason for getting rid of all school boards in Illinois and just have one per county as Florida has done.

Ninety-three suburban school boards spent 2.2 million school tax dollars to these lobby groups, Illinois Association of School Boards and Illinois Association of School Business Officials, to keep school board members up to date on changes are going on in the state - facts and information that the members should know if they are doing their jobs.

Patrick Magge, director of community engagement and outreach, another useless group, sapping tax dollars and the Illinois Statewide Alliance of Management.

None of these tax monies have been spent to further the education of our students.

How can anyone convince us that $2.2 million should be spent on dues, conventions, meetings, and continuing education for staff, and if you can believe it, as an example to other districts school boards.

Oh and by the way, we will need more of your tax dollars next year to continue the bleeding.

Robert E. Horn Sr.

Palatine