In a statement issued June 19, Governor Tom Corbett signaled that he is serious about working with the state legislature, city government and Philadelphia School District to solve the continuing financial problem of the district for the long term. We commend the governor on his position because such cooperation is critical, as no budget issue is more pressing.
When Philadelphia School District Superintendent William Hite announced that nearly 3,800 school district employees would lose their jobs because of the district's financial crisis, the word "doomsday" became more than just a metaphor for a catastrophic budget.
