TEACHERS, NOT SCHOOLS, SHOULD PAY FOR DRUG TESTING

In response to lisakauai's letter, "Who pays for drug test?" from Dec.
27: You teachers are already in a very high paying profession. So, why
not pay for your drug testing out of your own pockets? Do not take it
from the school's budget.

There have been too many times teachers have been caught with drugs in
their possession. Some used it themselves, and some sell for their own
gains. Who did they sell the drugs to? I hope not our students while
in school.

As for the supplies for students, maybe it should put on the list of
things that parents should purchase for their children's need
throughout the school year, such as blank CDs, a ream of paper, and so
on.

I'm sure that the budget and the money spent out of the teachers'
pockets for supplies that you mentioned in your letter is one of the
least concern to the governor and the people.

I think our concern is safety for our students and yourselves. Also,
to know that a teacher is teaching with a clear mind and performing
their work as professionals by setting a good example while our
students are around them.

Howard Tolbe

'Ele'ele