Missouri School Board Censors Spending from the Public

The Columbia Daily Tribune reported an attempt of the Missouri School Board to keep spending answers from the public.

It is a right entitled by every taxpayer to know how education money is being used. Any questions from anyone should be able to be addressed at any time (especially at the Missouri School Boards' Association's annual forum!).

The command for vague answers and avoidance only makes it seem that they have something to hide when it comes to spending.

As a public institution, it is even in their job description to keep the public informed. Especially when it comes to the sensitive issue of money, and especially in these poor economic times. More importantly, many schools across the state continually fail to meet acceptable standards, despite any funding increase. So if it is not helping to educate our children, then where is the money going?

This is a very serious and disturbing issue of transparency and openness, which can only lead to increasing distrust. Schools need accountability in all aspects, especially in spending.