Why are elementary schools Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) raising funds for computers when theres a bond question on the Nov. 6 ballot?
A. Because little district money is available for computers, some parent groups have raised substantial amounts of money to purchase an array of technology for their children’s schools, including complete computer labs. Technology access has become dependent on fundraising. One of the primary reasons for the technology bond ballot question is to make technology no longer so dependent on fundraising, which varies from building to building, and to make sure all students have the same basic opportunities. If question four does not pass, schools will still need to replace obsolete computers and find ways to pay for it since the district does not have consistent funding (hence the fundraising). If approved by voters, question four will provide $14 million for equitable student access to technology in the classroom and upgrade. It will also allow the district to develop a consistent cycle for replacement of obsolete computers for the next six years. Parent organizations could use the dollars
