Have+and+Have+Nots

Please complete the survey by clicking on the link below. Results will be shared in class on Thursday.

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http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=cnFYT19qNUp6MjFxMnBIamY2WWt5Q0E6MA..  Results of Survey: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=rqXO_j5Jz21q2pHjf6YkyCA&hl=en


 * 7 out of 10 class members responded to the following questions.

On average, how many fundraisers do your students participate in each year? Average of 6 fundraisers with an outlier of 22 in athletics

On average, during a school year, how many different times are items available for students to purchase? Average of 34 times that students are required to pay for something

Please list some of the activities that are done during the school year that require money from the students? Clothing, food, banquets, dances, athletic events, music events, field trips, school memorabilia

If school field trips are held, are the students required to pay their own way? 3-Yes, 4-No

When students purchase free or reduced lunches, are other students aware that this is happening? 1-Yes, 6-No

Does your school have a plan/policy to help those who are not able to pay for the "fringe" items? 5-Yes, 2-No

If yes to above, then is this policy known to all? 2-Yes, 5-No

Please add anything unique that your school does to help to "level the financial playing field."  Fundraisers, Petty Cash in the Cafeteria for those who forget, requests for donations from community and alumni, teachers, other students ---

Group Discussion
Your group should discuss the following items and be prepared to share your thoughts with the class. One member of the group will need to type the responses on the wiki page while the other group members do the sharing.

1. Discuss the key message(s) for school administrators from the article //No More Haves and Have-Nots.// Summarize your discussion in 1-2 sentences for your presentation.

2. Discuss the impact of this article today based on the current economy. Are there any new implications for school administrators based on the current economy and if so, how should they be addressed? Summarize your discussion in 1-2 sentences for your presentation.

3. Read the scenario that was given to your group. Based on the article and your own experiences, decide how you would handle the situation as the administrator. Discuss as many different solutions that your group might be able to come up with AND/OR discuss the consequences of your actions. Are there any “solutions” that should be avoided?

4. Be prepared to share a summary of your scenario and the technique(s) that your group would use to handle the situation. Feel free to share any other pertinent discussion points that were made in your group.


 * **Key Message from the Article** ||
 * Group 1:Equity among students no matter their economic situation. ||
 * Group 2:Keeping traditional events and rituals / keeping a level playing field economically ||
 * Group 3:lack of money is overlooked/Admin is responsible for leveling playing field/policy development is critical ||


 * **Implications of current economic climate** ||
 * Group 1:We may need to raise our awareness of this problem. ||
 * Group 2:Add items to budget for funding ||
 * Group 3:awareness/empathetic/budgets ||


 * **Scenario 1: Athletics** ||
 * You can't require students to dress in specific attire. The school district or booster club could purchase all the warm-ups for the team. The coach could help, or the students could work toward "earning" the warm-ups and sneakers. ||

What to do to get all students access to computers? Get refurbished computers to students and parents for low cost Give training to parents / students Extend hours of labs / library Grants / Future Teachers Club: high school students to elementary schools ||
 * **Scenario 2: Technology** ||
 * Requiring students to complete assignment at home:


 * **Scenario 3: Academic Preparation** ||
 * Grants for tutoring program-if available, business sponsorship/morning or PM program through Continuing Ed/partner with Rec Dept. ||
 * Test Prep Course as part of course offerings/seminar availability ||
 * Online subscription to Test prep course available to all students-thus library, community center, extended school hours, ||