Comments on: Smith’s budget cuts proposal, dissected

By: TheTruthHurts

TheTruthHurts — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:59:26 +0000

Every rock needs to be turned over. I’m sure there is “overspending” even in an impoverished district. As with my company, the cutting will likely be a L O N G process. First, a few tweaks here and there. Then, let go the poor performers. Then, general layoffs. Furloughs are probably next. This thing is hurting everywhere and it ain’t over yet. OUSD is probably late to the cutting party, but it’s not pretty out here despite whatever “recovery” nonsense is being sold in Washington.

By: seenitbefore

seenitbefore — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:34:36 +0000

Thank you Director Gallo! Finally, someone willing to point a finger of reality at where some of the wasted money has been going.

By: Oakland Teacher

Oakland Teacher — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:18:11 +0000

I second Director Gallo’s statement.

I also remember that in 1996, he took some pretty courageous stands, especially considering that he was the only one on the board who was willing at that time to speak up against central administration.