I think this whole thing should be voted on by all taxpayers in the Hat. City council never got my vote to expend that kind of money without even asking me. No bullying in schools. Too many kids these days see others at school as their natural enemies. There exists now, and always will exist, class conflict in schools.
Schools are a breeding ground for bullying, often upperclass bullying.
Most children are nice little individuals until they begin school. Schools promote competitiveness. They just don't seem to understand that kids don't know where to draw the line between competition and bullying. Most sporting events at school are highly competetive and violent. Top athletes at school are often the biggest bullies but more often than not the teachers will look the other way when other kids are vitimized by these students.