OP_ED: JCHS Principal Brian Harris Urges "No" Vote on Amendment #2

Across KY it is becoming increasingly more difficult to find teachers and classified staff. When I first stepped into my role as Assistant Principal we would have stacks of applicants for most positions. This is no longer the case and many times we maybe forced to use substitutes to cover classes for extended periods of time.
We are very fortunate at JCHS to have an exceptional staff. I am very fearful that this amendment would force even more people out of education. It will also cause people thinking about this career to choose another path.
Private schools will also not be required to follow 504 plans, IEP's, etc. It will be any many cases a pick and choose system where students with disabilities may get denied admission and receive fewer and fewer services.
Most rural communities don't have private options. 90 percent of students in KY attend public schools. Do the research and look at what a disaster similar systems have been in Indiana and Ohio.
I truly believe that public educators are some of the best people on Earth. They work long hours and care deeply for their students. Please don't make their jobs more difficult by limiting resources and funding. Vote NO on Amendment 2.