Schools Feel Pinch Of Rising Utility Bills

The Washington Post reports on the skyrocketing costs of heating bills that schools across the Virginia, Maryland, and DC are facing right now. Will programs have to be cut? Montgomery Public Schools do not think so; however, winter does not actually start until next week.

The article makes wonder if schools actually use data from outside sources to project their costs. When I was in property management, we would use the Farmer's Almanac to predict heating costs. Sounds old-fashion and low tech but we were able to budget funds and avoid having to make difficult choices like the schools are going to have to do if we continue to have a harsh winter as some are predicting.

Can public schools remain free? I have a lot thoughts on this one but I will have to post about it later.