Conducts monthly singing at Americana nursing home. The increase in the proposed budget for Western School District is unnecessary and unwise. On top of this your property has been reassessed this year with a likely increase. There is continual talk for more money for more programs and costly projects. Curriculum should build a child's character rather than build a phony self-esteem.
Character is built on a foundation of moral values.
When children understand right and wrong they are able to stand against drugs, immorality, and gangs. A solid base of moral instruction is required to allow the teaching of academics. The discipline of honesty, integrity, self-control, respect for authority, and love for fellow man are some of these basics. Flannery O'Connor, a great American author, once said our job is not to cater to teenagers' tastes, but to teach them taste. Strong academics with moral instruction is the key.