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I agree that we need to consolidate some of these smaller districts where they have a superintendent and board of education for the one school in the town. Don't forget that board of education needs the human resources department, accounting, property and all the rest. Seems we forget that two live cheaper than one, so why can't we make districts more equal in size and great regional school districts. Of course, people wouldn't like, everyone wants their own district, but if it's a combined effort everyone would benefit. Teachers with classes at the size that would allow for the continuation of an outstanding education, and a lowering of the property tax. Yes, it would mean cutting at the top, but that's not going to cut into the classroom. I'm not sure why this isn't being suggested. On the other hand, it doesn't seem honest to say that teachers are getting 4-5% raises as it is not an across the board raise. Young teachers might get that raise, and then teachers with 15-20 years experience are getting a 0.8% raise. They don't complain because they know that the townships couldn't afford everyone to get a raise, and the younger teachers need to be able to afford to live in NJ and not continue to move in PA. I work for the Salvation Army and I don't get rich doing the job I do, but I do believe that giving of yourself to others is a great honor and something we all should do more of. As a father of twins, I want the most highly qualified teachers to stay in the classroom. I don't want them to think the only way to make a living in NJ is to go into administration. With the work I do, I see hundreds of kids who need these and benefit from these teachers helping them grow and develop in partnership with their families. Teachers and education are the key to a healthy society and when we stop honoring them, we stop honoring our future. Maybe everyone should take a deep breath and think about this a little more objectively.