About this column:
About this column: What's Pasco Saying is an occasional column that features countywide news that we want to get your take on. These stories are posted on the various local Patch sites throughout Pasco County. That way, you can see what your neighbors think, as well as some of the different opinions that make each part of our county so unique. We'll follow most columns with a roundup of the very best local comments on our individual Patch sites so you can see exactly what readers in your community had to say about a particular topic.Pasco County School District employees haven’t had raises in years. There’s a hiring freeze on, enacted at the district level. Not too long ago, nearly 500 positions were shed and the district has faced year after year of funding declines. The anticipated shortfall for the 2012-13 year is $25.6 million. Now, the district is anticipating yet another lean year ahead. Projections call for an estimated $23 million funding shortfall for the 2013-14 school year. That’s why the district has put the brakes on filling open positions. How exactly the district will tackle the gap remains to be seen. As…
