Stamford ISD - New School
By: Logan Nauert
 

insight

Proponents for building the new school argue that it will bring about better education, and more people will want to move to Stamford because we have a new school.
 

Better education? No. Teachers affect the educational learning process 100% more than a new building would. The new building will simply mask the ongoing teacher/administration problem continuing on below the surface.

A growing Stamford? Not hardly. A prospective citizen would initially look at the water quality, condition of roads, attitude and morale of present citizens, etc. These things need improving much more than a new school was needed. [I would much rather have decent water quality - that's not red all the time from constant water breaks, smooth roads, and a citizen base that's friendly and upbeat.] People also won't want to move to Stamford because of the tax increase - due to the new school.

What's wrong with the old building? In England and such desirable countries, old, well-built buildings aren't torn down!! They're preserved and admired. The build quality used in times past was far superior to today. Now, corners are cut, and as cheap of material as possible is used.

Think we're getting a good deal? While the price might sound nice - the new school won't last 10 years. It would cost 10 times the new schools cost to build a building that will last as long, and be as structurally sound as - the old building.

A new school? I don't think so.