DW

Pam,
I am stumped. Why does it cost the school money when the kids are absent? Does their state funding go down or is there some other incentive involved from the state or feds? I can't imagine anyone actually paying the money, but then there are a lot of people out there who feel that their mission in life is to support the ps.

I have so many acquaintances who pour all their time and energy into the local schools.
This is just my experience...the schools here like it if parents help to fundraise, but parents don't really have any control over curriculum or the way the school is run. The schools here use parents as a rubber stamp for whatever the schools want. With all the parental involvement at my local school...and there is a lot...I haven't seen any changes other than cosmetic. There is a new ugly sign out front of the school, a new mat to wipe off your feet when you go in the door, and other things like that. My kids and I listen to neighbors talk about all these things. Why is it none of these parent groups raise money for books and music CDs?

I am glad I am not part of this system.
Deana



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In a message dated 9/2/03 6:05:06 AM, schorsewoman@... writes:

<< Why does it cost the school money when the kids are absent? >>

Lots of states have started disbursing funds only on a daily headcount
instead of the year's worth for the enrolled-by-October. Maybe all of them by now,
but I don't think so.

Sandra