"The State mandate overriding our local School district’s ability to do just that is yet another alarming sign that Big Government is winning out and the more power they seize, the more frequent and harder these mandates and “teeth” get. In reality, most of what Big Government does has failed the American people. Look no further than the pathetic public ratings of our state and federal representatives. In the private sector, they would receive a clear “F” and “restructure/replace/shut down” would be the action steps taken."