tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450061648126809792.post3622697860587849915..comments2023-09-17T07:15:34.566-07:00Comments on Madison Park Blogger: McGilvra prepares to move onBryan Tagashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04318071838873203382noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450061648126809792.post-29403343322447288142011-02-12T18:12:16.787-08:002011-02-12T18:12:16.787-08:00High time for a voucher system in Seattle, so the ...High time for a voucher system in Seattle, so the parents paying all that property tax money in Madison Park can get some of it back and educate their children properly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450061648126809792.post-26107005349297595202011-02-11T16:37:33.320-08:002011-02-11T16:37:33.320-08:00Dear Outrage(post above), your attitude is why mos...Dear Outrage(post above), your attitude is why most of the schools in the area test bad,,and now one school makes great improvement and you say NO FAIR. I bet you would be happy only if they test as bad as Madrona has in the past.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450061648126809792.post-56222558900898472002011-02-10T21:45:30.265-08:002011-02-10T21:45:30.265-08:00Oh, don't be naive. They could have "save...Oh, don't be naive. They could have "saved themselves the headache of navigating...." Don't make them martyrs, too.<br /><br />They are taking complete of advantage of the School District and then shaking down the neighborhood to create a private school for themselves which is 80% paid for by taxpayers. They are sending their kids to private elementary school for $ 1,300 per student, per year. I have no idea what a REAL private elementary school closts, but I bet the monthly rate is significantly more than what these people are paying annually.<br /><br />They have used money to manipulate the system for their own gain and in doing so, have left the have-nots a little further behind. Most will be pulled from public schools for junior high and HS and they are simply trying to make their stay in public school as cushy as possible until their kids are old enough to ride the bus out of the neighborhood.<br /><br />Why the outrage? They (or Bryan, anyway) have then spent a great deal of time tooting their own horn about their test scores compared to the rest of the district. Well, of course they test well. They have half the number of kids in class, newer books, more opportunities, everyone has eaten breakfast when they show up in the morning, everyone speaks english and has supportive, involved parents. Duh. <br /><br />The McGilvra PTA is the equivalent of the New York Yankees and that is "why the outrage."<br /><br />Don't be fooled. Your kid can get a quality public education "at no additional cost," provided you are doing your job as a parent at home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450061648126809792.post-76533262515097597272011-02-09T17:25:56.106-08:002011-02-09T17:25:56.106-08:00I believe the pta does account for their spending,...I believe the pta does account for their spending, but it is not public money, they donate it and can do what they want with it. If it is spent unwisely, the donors won't donate!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450061648126809792.post-74897580730514349702011-02-09T15:59:43.084-08:002011-02-09T15:59:43.084-08:0050.2% of our property tax dollars goes to state an...50.2% of our property tax dollars goes to state and local schools. If parents want to contribute even more money to their public elementary school so their 6 year old (as well as other children) can have more educational support--then what's the problem? Why the outrage? The demographics of Madison Park leads one to believe that many of these parents could have saved themselves the headache and effort of navigating the tides of SPS district (not to mention the scrutiny) by simply enrolling thier kids into a private school. Instead they chose to invest time and money into thier neighborhood public school. If that is a problem, then I don't think it is about the parents or children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450061648126809792.post-28267020524206950002011-02-08T20:30:24.906-08:002011-02-08T20:30:24.906-08:00I am curious, when the PTA is bringing $ 300,000 t...I am curious, when the PTA is bringing $ 300,000 to the table annually, who the principal really works for. And the teachers?<br /><br />Is the PTA obligated to provide an accounting of how they spend their funds? Seems like a lot of money flying around for what has been made public so far about their expenditures.<br /><br />People need to remember that their funds are above and beyond what taxpayers are already paying for education. Your child, and anyone else's can go to McGilvra and get an education at no additional cost to you. Don't be brainwashed. If you are doing your job as parents, providing your child with a sense of character, values and work ethic, they will do just fine without you kicking in the extra $ 1,300 per year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450061648126809792.post-19069674334460001362011-02-08T17:35:48.496-08:002011-02-08T17:35:48.496-08:00I was going to let this move on just like the clas...I was going to let this move on just like the classy McGilvra parents who once again are going to roll up their sleeves and try to make McGilvra as good an elementary school as they can in spite of the continued incompetency an meddling of the Seattle School District. <br /><br />But I read the above comment and I had to shake my head in disbelief and frustration. "Just because the school is in Madison Park, doesn't give parents the right to control a public school with personal funds and special deals," is the stupidist quote I have read in regard to supporting the status quo in the Seattle School District because it is not about Madison Park! What it has to do with is the students in this city getting the best possible education at the public schools that are the closest to their homes. <br /><br />If you think McGilvra is the only school that is raising funds to enhance their student's education then just head on over the hill to Montlake, or north of the ship canal to Laurelhurst or over to Lafayette E.S. in West Seattle or Adams E.S. in Ballard and see what they are doing to raise money for their kids. <br /><br />But you will probably say, "That's not fair for those schools to raise extra money. They should spread those funds around to the schools that are less fortunate." Right! So then what incentive will McGilvra have to raise money if the fruits of their labor are parcelled around town? The answer is: NONE! <br /><br />If your school can't raise any money have you ever heard of sponsorships? That's where someone representing an organization like a school or a team or a needy program solicites funds from a corporation or a wealthy philanthropist. In this liberal conclave of super-rich millionaires and billionaires the money is just waiting to be parcelled out. But you have to quit whining and make your appointment and present your pitch. If you think those high-rollers are going to hand you a bunch of dough just because of your color, neighborhood or income bracket then think again. They got their money by working for it so they expect the same of you. Remember these are the guys who are so altruistic they were ready to have the State tax them at a new obscene rate so here's a way for them to donate their extra funds without regular people eventually being taxed at the new obscene rate. <br /><br />And the answer it not home schooling where you are still being taxed by school levys as you teach your kid at home. The answer is Charter Schools where the State money for each student is sent directly to the Charter School instead of the particular School District. Then it is run by a partnership of parents and teacher. And guess what? Charter schools usually cost less to run because they are operated more efficiently plus you can still have your auctions, rummage sales and YES your coporate sponsorships! <br /><br />And please, no corrections on my grammar or spelling as the message is not going to change!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450061648126809792.post-91607614706410533672011-02-08T10:39:38.730-08:002011-02-08T10:39:38.730-08:00Just because the school is in Madison Park, doesn&...Just because the school is in Madison Park, doesn't give parents the right to control a public school with personal funds and special deals. That is not fair. If they are worried about their children's education, they should send them to private school where they can have more control of the school with their donations. Or as was stated above, home school them. The school is going to continue to grow and positive ideas and solutions is what they need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450061648126809792.post-26073681038228963162011-02-08T00:57:36.339-08:002011-02-08T00:57:36.339-08:00Given what home prices are in Mad Park - you shoul...Given what home prices are in Mad Park - you should be livid. We made the choice of living south and are happy since we can home school or take over the PTAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450061648126809792.post-7602993286510845492011-02-07T13:17:31.804-08:002011-02-07T13:17:31.804-08:00Two words:
Home
Schooling
You just can't trus...Two words:<br />Home<br />Schooling<br /><br />You just can't trust the State to educate your children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com