B. MSBA believes current new or expanded state programs should be fully funded with new or increased state resources rather than with monies rechanneled from existing programs. C. MSBA strongly opposes any attempt to divert revenue committed to or intended for public education. D. MSBA opposes the direct or indirect use of public funds for non-public education. E. MSBA supports a review of Missouri's approach to funding public education and encourages a more simplified and equitable system. F. MSBA will seek legislation and regulation to provide for special tariffs for natural gas and electricity acquisition by school districts.
Personnel Maintaining the highest quality staff is critical to the success of any school district.
All school district personnel must be highly trained and highly motivated. Evaluating performance on a regular basis is essential. A. MSBA supports the position that renewable contracts for teachers are more consistent with excellence in education than lifetime contracts. C. MSBA supports comprehensive, on-going professional development activities to enhance the performance of classroom teachers, administrators and other district staff. D. MSBA supports reforms in teacher education and administrator preparation programs so certified staff can better meet the challenges of tomorrow s schools.