Oversupply and Underdemand
Back in 2003, Sacramento High School was closed and reopened as a charter school (under an organization run by Kevin Johnson, likely to be the city's next mayor). The Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA) sued, and under a settlement with the school district a new high school was to be opened to replace Sacramento High, even though Sacramento High was still there.
Well, after much planning and the expenditure of $26,000 in research costs, the school board decided to locate the new school on the site of a closed elementary school. However, the first phase of renovation and reconstruction is on hold because the district has managed to entice a grand total of 12 students to attend.
So, although the legal settlement requires the creation of a new school, the board won't spend the additional $1 million for building renovation and the hiring of a principal until demand reaches 150 students.
The SCTA president is a bit chagrined, though steadfast that the school needs to be built. It's enough to drive you to road rage.
Well, after much planning and the expenditure of $26,000 in research costs, the school board decided to locate the new school on the site of a closed elementary school. However, the first phase of renovation and reconstruction is on hold because the district has managed to entice a grand total of 12 students to attend.
So, although the legal settlement requires the creation of a new school, the board won't spend the additional $1 million for building renovation and the hiring of a principal until demand reaches 150 students.
The SCTA president is a bit chagrined, though steadfast that the school needs to be built. It's enough to drive you to road rage.
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