Beyond Chron - What's in YOUR Proposition H?

Last week I published Boots' reporting on Prop H developments in the hopes of spurring wider discussion of the controversy surrounding Prop H. In one sense, it worked. There was ample discussion on the list and on The Wall, including a response from Dennis Kelly of the UESF. But I was not expecting Boots' allegations to ignite quite so much controversy and recriminations.

So let me follow up with a more sober, temperate of the issue. Terry Abad, a regular contributor to our sfschools list, has written an excellent Prop H overview that has been published at BeyondChron. Here's an excerpt from School Beat: What's in YOUR Proposition H?:

I realize that, in my attempt to present both sides of these contentious issues as fairly as possible, I've been long on questions and short on answers. My hope is that all of those who care deeply about our public schools and who did so much to help pass Proposition H will take a fresh look at both sides of these critical issues. The bottom line is that even the millions of dollars of Prop H funds that will be spent over the next ten years are insufficient to meet everyone’s wish list for improving our schools. But with a greater understanding of the differing opinions of Prop H supporters, we may be able to craft spending plans that keep faith with what the voters were promised thus helping to build support for future efforts to support public education in San Francisco and throughout the state.

If you have any questions about Prop H and the controversy surrounding it, go read Terry's article. Its the best summary I've seen, by far.

Thanks Terry. And thanks Lisa and BeyondChron for publishing it.