kagua's Blog

If they would stop paying lawyers for stupid stuff (like instead of just fulfilling a request for public information, they are handing it off to their attorneys who are charging them by the hour), and building professional-type athletic training fields (one of the ISD's up in North Texas actually has an indoor training facility to use when it's raining, something that they share with the Dallas Cowboys, but you better believe the Dallas Cowboys didn't chip in to build the facilities. I went to Patrick school's first PTO meeting when I found out money was being raised to get an accessible playground that was compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, I asked them why they felt this was their responsibility to fund. I told them that it was the district's responsibility to provide these things. I heard at the end of the year the district "chipped in" for half of the cost. I also found out the PTO gave about $4000 to teachers to help get them training. Again, I said to them, this is wonderful that you want to do this, but again, this is the district's responsibility to train its personnel. I told them there was so many other wonderful things they could be doing with their money, like helping kids in the school who couldn't afford school supplies, or helping teachers pay for stuff the district refuses to pay them back for that went directly towards their classrooms, etc. I remember at another school, the PTO actually had to pay for a new roof for the school because this school wasn't on the list for repairs for a few years and the leaks had reached critical propo

Kagua,

It's against state law to stand in the street to make solicitations.

If a solicitor is injured by a vehicle while soliciting in the street, he or she would have no claim that would stand up in court.

i've seen a lot of school kids on the streets holding sign for carwashes, baked goods, and stuff. in all fairness, i don't think what they are doing is begging. they are offering goods or services only to those who want it. beggars will get in anyones face and ask for money cause they are "Hungry". i feel as long as they are will to do some work for it, why not help them out. it's usually for school stuff that they might not be able to afford without the help.

PBM...
Y do u say that the only thing schools should pay is sports? Aren't any of the other clubs good enough? I think they should be fair with all the kids each of the kids have different talents that can help them become successful in school..

I have no problem with kids attempting to raise money for extracurricular activities. I think far too much money is spent on sporting events (particularly football) that other beneficial and admirable activities are often neglected. Obviously, I am not an expert, but I see far too many children standing at dangerous intersections in an attempt to garner funds for things like band trips. "Help Send Us to NY; Car Wash in Kroger Parking Lot, $5.00!" Then, I see the Girl Scouts, often with an adult present, sitting at a table in front of the grocery store, selling cookies. I'm making a comparison as to what I feel is safe as opposed to what I do not. People drive on shoulders and over boulevards in an attempt to pass others. When my daughter was in school and in band, I did not allow her to participate in that type of fund-raising. I much preferred the catalogues full of over-priced food and knick-knacks that my husband and I could distribute amongst friends and family.