I agree with a limited budget. School always demand the best but do we the parents and students always get it? I expect to get a raise this year but should i demand it?  Can the state afford it?  Why do the schools always tell us how many teachers will be axed with every potential cutback or shortfall to their plans?  The kids will suffer! Give me a break! Give us all a break. If your financial staff and administration couldn't plan for an austere budget then you don't deserve more money!  We the people are not flush with money. Did you think to offer to do more with less this year with the current revenue shortfall?  I kind of doubt it,  but am listening.