The Texas Watchdog website points out that this week’s split decision by the Irving ISD board of trustees to spend $50,000 to have the chamber of commerce help promote the district comes while teachers still have to shell out money if they want the privilege of keeping a microwave or a coffee maker in their classrooms:
Around the time trustees made those 2011-12 budget decisions, the district authorized a new policy to require remaining teachers and staff to obtain a permit for $40 to install a microwave or refrigerator in their rooms or offices. District officials cited budget and energy efficiency concerns.
