The Minister of Education seems upset that news of a half-million renovation to a small one-room school house has made headlines.

Scoffing I'm sure, he's reported to have said the political adversary that spoke about the contract “lacked an appreciation” for “what’s really going on”. Read more here…

A friend sent the following numbers:

9 students.
This is $55,555.55 per student

Let's say this building is 20' x 20' = 400 sq ft.
That's a cost of $1250.00 per sq. ft. of renovation.

Even if it is 900 sq. ft, that is a cost of $555.90 per sq.ft.

Me thinks the Government does not have appreciation for accountability with taxpayer funds.

What's your take?