Finally, some solid thinking on how to increase teacher salaries without raising taxes.

Indiana school leaders will be asked to share resources and employees to free up millions for teacher pay and other expenses that directly benefit students under a plan that Gov. Mitch Daniels considers one of his top legislative priorities.

The proposal, endorsed Wednesday by Daniels and the state superintendent of public instruction, aims to cut administrative costs by unlocking financial regulations that bind school administrators.

The bottom line, pay for administration keeps skyrocketing, while teachers remain in a financial rut. Cut back or cut out the administration and the money will be freed up.

Governor Daniels says that he hopes to lead the way in setting a percentage cap on how much of the budget will go to administration.

My advice, make that cap zero percent. It will not only free up money, but help return the control of the schools to parents rather than the state.

Read the full article: Governor: Steer more school cash to teaching | IndyStar.com

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