Inequity was definitely a serious problem for PTA funding. I was very marginally involved at the start of this and thought that they should’ve had each school PTA contribute half of their fundraising to the equity project. Parents would still be invested in fundraising because half would remain with their own schools, and a significant amount of money-the other half- would be available to be re-distribute to schools with less fundraising ability. Simple. The current set up is opaque, confusing, and has demotivated parents. You could argue that parents should care just as much about raising money for the fund since it’s for all the school kids in Evanston, but it’s human nature to prefer to give money to people you know. It’s also human nature to prefer to give money to people you trust., like your own PTA board.
Why was the district not purchasing modems and equipment for families to use? Where exactly did all their Covid funds go? Teachers are begging for funding on websites like Donors Choose because their PTA no longer has funding for these formally routine asks. This district is a dumpster fire of shysterisms. Biz is an opportunity hoarder- why is it ok for her to be on both boards? Why wouldn’t the opportunity be given to another community member? As a consultant, this is a resume pad for her. Show Me The Money. I hear fundraising at schools is not near where it used to be. Why? Because parents want to share the wealth- but this isn’t Mother Russia. We want OUR money to go directly to OUR kids and OUR teachers. Know how there are oligarchs and rampant corruption in Moscow? Look no further than JEH. Someone is profiting off of this. Time to shine a light on them.
Inequity was definitely a serious problem for PTA funding. I was very marginally involved at the start of this and thought that they should’ve had each school PTA contribute half of their fundraising to the equity project. Parents would still be invested in fundraising because half would remain with their own schools, and a significant amount of money-the other half- would be available to be re-distribute to schools with less fundraising ability. Simple. The current set up is opaque, confusing, and has demotivated parents. You could argue that parents should care just as much about raising money for the fund since it’s for all the school kids in Evanston, but it’s human nature to prefer to give money to people you know. It’s also human nature to prefer to give money to people you trust., like your own PTA board.
Why was the district not purchasing modems and equipment for families to use? Where exactly did all their Covid funds go? Teachers are begging for funding on websites like Donors Choose because their PTA no longer has funding for these formally routine asks. This district is a dumpster fire of shysterisms. Biz is an opportunity hoarder- why is it ok for her to be on both boards? Why wouldn’t the opportunity be given to another community member? As a consultant, this is a resume pad for her. Show Me The Money. I hear fundraising at schools is not near where it used to be. Why? Because parents want to share the wealth- but this isn’t Mother Russia. We want OUR money to go directly to OUR kids and OUR teachers. Know how there are oligarchs and rampant corruption in Moscow? Look no further than JEH. Someone is profiting off of this. Time to shine a light on them.