Other education support personnel literally hold our children s lives in their hands. When given the authority and support necessary, they ensure that students follow important safety rules. Custodians, maintenance staff, secretaries, and other support personnel have the important job of maintaining and protecting our schools. Recognizing their stewardship of our children and the public s investment means providing competitive salaries and benefits. It is vital that we provide the resources necessary to support the important work they do.
Human history becomes more and morea race between education and catastrophe.