I disagree with Mr. Martindale the $170 million school bond proposal will pass on Jan. 22. Hackensack schools have a terrible reputation, and it's not the brick-and-mortar that's responsible. The schools here spend far more than in other districts regarded as far more desirable. Maybe it's the Zisas' iron grip on the school board until the last election that is the corrosive influence; administrative salaries are said to be among the highest in the state. This proposal is doomed to failure. It's too big. School buildings were allowed to fall apart as officials in the superintendent's office, principals and other administrators got fat on salary hikes.