In your editorial, "Yes On All But One" (A-J, 10-22), you failed to see reality again on a common issue in education. The statement of, "Dividing time between two time-consuming jobs would decrease the quality of performance in both positions. Taxpayers expect public school teachers to make a total commitment to their jobs," is nowhere near reality.
What poll did you use? How many teachers, besides me, are working extra jobs to support their families?
Have you looked into the percentage? Have you checked with the Department of Education at Texas Tech about their information on teachers moonlighting?
OK, so let's say you stand behind your statement. Should only less essential people take the position? Who would that be, in your opinion only bus drivers need apply? How about convenience store clerks?
I think a governmental board would benefit from a teacher more than a city council would from a real estate manager or lawyer.