Fund school meals, but not at the expense of certain areas

By Bob Toso, Jamestown Today at 7:01 AM Listen Comments Share Share this article Opinion Opinion Advocates for ideas and draws conclusions based on the interpretation of facts and data. The Trust Project What is this? On Wednesday, walking at TRAC, we talked about the election results, and I mentioned that I voted no on the free school meals issues. My friend was surprised and asked me to explain why. I am in favor of the Legislature providing free meals. That was not the issue. I am still hoping they will pass a bill funding meals. I remembered a time when I was at a school board meeting advocating for a new program our counseling staff wanted. A board member looked at me and asked if this was the most important thing our school needed. I had to say no. He asked, "Then why are we here?" Not the only time I felt dumb at a school board meeting! ADVERTISEMENT I urge the Legislature to fund free meals, but not at the expense of funding raises for teachers and staff salaries, money for technology and money to fund other needs. Let's prioritize what we need. Comments Share Share this article Opinion Opinion Advocates for ideas and draws conclusions based on the interpretation of facts and data. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags READERS VIEW EDUCATION NORTH DAKOTA NORTH DAKOTA LEGISLATURE Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Letters Hogs help create room for the next generation 40m ago · By Justin Quandt, Oakes, North Dakota Letters CO2 levels in our atmosphere increasing 47m ago · By Ron Sadler, Jamestown Letters New Leaf solar project isn't right for Fried Township 55m ago · By Kari Orr Diop, Jamestown ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads North Dakota Voters in 2 North Dakota counties reject property tax increases 2d ago · By Jack Dura / North Dakota Monitor North Dakota North Dakota's Pembina Gorge State Park completes first season 4d ago · By Maxwell Marko Local The Jamestown Sun's Wednesday print edition expected to be delivered Thursday 16h ago Lifestyle What if this winter’s forecast holds true? 4d ago · By Don Kinzler