After School Activities Middle School

[James_Obrien]

This is the APP link. Don't see how anyone can say this is a 75% savings. Must be the new math.

http://www.app.com/article/20100829/NEWS/8290385/Howell-district-awards-PAL-contract-to-run-after-school-programs

[Gene_Tanala]

Thank-you Peter and Al......Jamie, its not a 75 % savings, it is reallly not much of a savings at all.  The board agreed to try and reinstate sports into next years budget if at all possible...

Gene

[Phil_Sanfilippo]

Gene,
        This whole thing can serve as a lesson learned. I am sure due to amount of interest this has had the BOE will find a way to keep this in next years budget. Folks are very passionate about sports. Healthy bodies mean healthy minds.
                     Phil

[James_Obrien]

So does it really cost less or are we just letting more kids play? See the Tri-Town News.

[John Gazire]

My son wrestled last year to see if he likes it. He wasn't really that good but did it and finished out the season.  I'm not paying $350 for him to see if he still likes it again this year and to get an occasional backup match.  I would like to see him try something but I really don't want to drop a few hundred bucks for him to try something out. I do think most families will have the same feeling. If the child excels or shows a strong interest then they will pay but the borderline just go out and give it a try will not spend the money.
I guess we just wait until freshman year so he can give football a try. He is going to be a raw monster but maybe we can get a coach to see something in him and work with him. At this time Pop Warner just isn't workable.

[Pat Garaffa]

John,

I agree.  The fallout over this decision will haunt us and these kids for a long time.  But hey - we all saved a little less than 1% on our school budget so what are you going to do with all that money you saved in taxes?

I can't decide if I want to get a pizza or a 12 pack of beer?  Tough decisions.