Was the School Board Right to OK Pay Raises?

On Monday night, the board for administrators and non-union and non-certified staff retroactive to July 1, 2011.

There are compelling arguments on both sides. On the one hand, for the coming years so it's only fair that these employees receive an increase in salary and wages as well. On the other is a question of whether the district can afford it given that it's facing an estimated in the 2013 fiscal year and even larger deficits in the years after that.

In other words, it's a tough call either way. What do you think of the board's action? Take our poll below and weigh in.