tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post2181911202035439284..comments2024-03-10T06:07:53.511-07:00Comments on Crazy in Suburbia: Propping up our budget-blasted public schools: how much are you willing to pay?Martha Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092931417080881172noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-10658171026047890482009-08-20T17:51:45.449-07:002009-08-20T17:51:45.449-07:00The GUILT TRIP PROGRAM (GTP) and the PARCEL TAX (P...The GUILT TRIP PROGRAM (GTP) and the PARCEL TAX (PT) both suck.<br /><br />The answer is local income tax. If we all need to help prop the schools up, then we should. In an equitable and coherent manner. And, in conjunction with stringent public auditing of the union monopolized school districts.<br /><br />I have read the budgets and believe that there are opportunities for the unionized Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-19480420549869090242009-08-11T07:51:30.929-07:002009-08-11T07:51:30.929-07:00Don't forget that those of you who have giving...Don't forget that those of you who have giving campaigns at work can donate to your schools and foundations through payroll automatic deduction. You can have $5/pay period deducted if you like. This method does send a little money to the agency that handles the contribution, but it's the easiest way to get money to your local community. Out of sight, out of mind, right?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-21568435410142991232009-08-11T07:47:04.310-07:002009-08-11T07:47:04.310-07:00Ruth @ 10:49,
Please stop blogging.Ruth @ 10:49,<br /><br />Please stop blogging.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-66383287389945302642009-08-02T10:41:19.282-07:002009-08-02T10:41:19.282-07:00MDUSD has set up foundations, Athletics and Music....MDUSD has set up foundations, Athletics and Music. We can help all our students and schools. Remember, it is all for one and one for all. There will not be music or sports at ANY schools if money is not raised to support all current programs and at all schools. <br /><br />I support our high school by being a very active volunteer, I support our district by attending meetings. I support our Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-78459113884733197052009-08-01T08:30:10.579-07:002009-08-01T08:30:10.579-07:00coandachHats off to all who donate either time or ...coandachHats off to all who donate either time or money to their local schools. I live in the Walnut Acres Elementary area and I donated my parcel tax directly to Coleen Dowd, the principal. It is important to support your local school even if you don't have children in them. We can effect change only on a local level--Stand by your local schools( especially if you are in Mount Diablo Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-13189655733033714502009-07-31T22:42:55.582-07:002009-07-31T22:42:55.582-07:00I posted the first anonymous reply on this post.
...I posted the first anonymous reply on this post.<br /><br />I think the point that frequently gets lost with the powers that be in the WCEF is that both WCSD and Las Lomas do serve quite a few working class families who quite frankly may not have the kind of disposable income to make that $500/year donation easy to take.<br /><br />I'm not saying stop the current fundraising protocol, but Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-71318744116250384752009-07-31T00:50:21.919-07:002009-07-31T00:50:21.919-07:00Actually there are FIVE school districts in Walnut...Actually there are FIVE school districts in Walnut Creek. Some WC residents attend San Ramon Valley schools and others attend Lafayette schools. Yes, incredibly ridiculous. Removing the real Berlin Wall was easier than uniting our city under ONE district.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-9396290856816085712009-07-30T22:49:58.914-07:002009-07-30T22:49:58.914-07:00The first few words in your article indicate one o...The first few words in your article indicate one of the real problem areas to me. THREE districts in ONE city!<br /><br />I can't help but wonder if a more cohesive district re-alignment would offer better economies of scale and a better identity for the shared problems.<br /><br />Three districts??!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-45130869927679281732009-07-30T20:33:32.957-07:002009-07-30T20:33:32.957-07:00the option for monthly donation for WCEF makes it ...the option for monthly donation for WCEF makes it more comfortable -- we donate $50/month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-17580746897136592942009-07-30T19:58:07.429-07:002009-07-30T19:58:07.429-07:00Most families have fat that they can cut out. How...Most families have fat that they can cut out. How often do you eat out each month? Once a week? Twice a month?<br /><br />Goal: Eat out half as much and bank the rest. You'd be surprised at how much you could contribute to your local school district.<br /><br />How many Starbucks do you have a day or week? If you have three coffees a week, cut it down to two and put the $4 you'd Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-17833233860782400372009-07-30T11:36:50.436-07:002009-07-30T11:36:50.436-07:00Yes, Masterlock, thanks for sharing that article.
...Yes, Masterlock, thanks for sharing that article.<br /><br />To other WCSD parents, we, too, have trouble keeping up with all those donations, both to WCEF and to the parent group at my son's school. We only have one child; I can't imagine if you have two, three, four. <br /><br />I volunteered for the fundraising group at my son's school. Unfortunately, asking for money is not a Martha Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092931417080881172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-89944131588735064822009-07-30T11:23:49.669-07:002009-07-30T11:23:49.669-07:00Masterlock, thanks for the article, makes me sick....Masterlock, thanks for the article, makes me sick. These guys take care of their own with our money. How about those prison guard salaries! Don't they make about 4 times what a teacher makes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-15885542479197288142009-07-30T08:47:37.653-07:002009-07-30T08:47:37.653-07:00The District must make sure these funds are secure...The District must make sure these funds are secure and reliable as they plan for the future - California's school districts spend way to much time as the lifeboats tied to the stern of the Titanic - renewing the district's parcel - without increasing the cost to taxpayers - is an essential step towards the creation of some small measure of local control. They are our kids - they ought to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-34199089135336768222009-07-30T08:36:01.376-07:002009-07-30T08:36:01.376-07:00We volunteer and support WCEF events as much as po...We volunteer and support WCEF events as much as possible. I don't find them dishing out a guilt trip... Paying/extending the parcel tax is not enough. People need to get involved, that's what makes your school system work. I attended the WCEF fund raiser "under the dome" this summer. Nice event, they should have more like it. We would've spend the same amount going out to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-16858091269956295882009-07-30T07:41:12.447-07:002009-07-30T07:41:12.447-07:00Masterlock- Thanks for the link, that is absolutel...Masterlock- Thanks for the link, that is absolutely crazy! I'm am all for supporting those who have protected us during their careers (police, fire, military), but this is just downright abusive and greedy.<br /><br />KellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-45746627456856426192009-07-30T07:20:11.785-07:002009-07-30T07:20:11.785-07:00Here's what's wrong with our state: http:/...Here's what's wrong with our state: http://www.capitolweekly.net/article.php?xid=y5qn8ger3ylp9c. Think how many students just half of these guy's annual payout would support, that's about two teacher's annual salary.Masterlocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-17124808469065039972009-07-30T05:07:58.711-07:002009-07-30T05:07:58.711-07:00We've never been able to donate any significan...We've never been able to donate any significant amount to WCEF, and we've had children in WCSD schools since the 2002-2003 school year. Instead, I give my time to one of the elementary school sites (have been since 2004).<br /><br />It's hard to make those darned "suggested donation" amounts to WCEF when it amounts to an entire months grocery budget, on top of all those &Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com