The president of Scion Computers is confident that he has been able to gain ground on Scow by earning the endorsements of the Clark County Education Association and the two other District A candidates who ran in the primary. Farrell said he's even more committed now to serving on the board than he was when he started his campaign. The time he has spent poring over district budgets and examining the district's technology programs have proven to him that financial resources are not being maximized. The lack of priority in the classrooms is amazing. For example, Farrell said teachers have spoken to him about not having enough textbooks for students.
Parents complain about crowded schools.
Farrell also believes teacher salary increases can be paid for out of the district's existing budgets. This year, the teachers union endorsed none of the incumbents, partly because of difficult contract negotiations during the past two years. The 1 percent increase given to employees earlier this year could only be paid for with cutbacks in other areas.