The district is inviting the public Nov. 6 to Pearl Stable to celebrate completion of bond projects and recognize Bond Oversight Committee members.
Pearl Stable on the historic Pearl Brewery looks like it could be a venue for the Oscars.
Let’s get this straight: We’re renting a beautiful new venue that we don’t own to show off the beautiful new buildings we just built?
Why not invite the public to come see what their $450 million built?
(Maybe the chancellor and trustees don’t want anyone to see the leaky windows.)
We could better use the $10,000 party fund for student services, printer paper, classroom equipment or lab supplies.
We could have used the money the trustees spent on San Francisco, too.
With all the conferences they are allowed to attend each year, you would think they might have learned a thing or two.
That money could be better spent restoring travel funding for faculty and students to attend conventions, present at conferences or enter competitions.
Ten thousand dollars here, $7,500 there; $45,000 for the chancellor’s bonus; $850,000 in employee services raises and expansion.
It adds up quickly.
And it all represents something the colleges have had to cut.
Perhaps the next convention will offer a session on getting a clue about sensible budgeting in higher education.
In the meantime, go ahead and enjoy yourselves at the celebration.
And remember to tip well because the bartenders are most likely students who have to work extra hours instead of spending that time studying.
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