debbiee - it sounds like a great idea and I'm not trying to be a downer but a couple things to keep in mind (imho)...
1. Will PTO or the school be in charge of warantee / upkeep / repairs of the machine?
2. Will PTO or the school be in charge of purchasing supplies for the laminator each time more are needed?
I've seen these issues with other pieces of equipment purchased by PTOs for schools and they can get a bit tricky. The laminator is a pretty simple and small piece of equipment but these items might still come up. Just make sure the PTO has set clear (and in writing) boundaries as to who is going to be responsible for what.
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it" - Ferris Bueller
A while back there was a really good post on laminators. Basically it talked about takinginto consideration who was goingto pay for maintanence, the film for it, upkeep, etc. Good things to keep in mind when making the purchase.
Our pto is looking to purchase a laminator for our school...but, I have no clue as to what to look for (brand, price, etc). Anyone that would like to share their thoughts...I am all ears. Thanks!
Also....I am looking for a company that does benches. We have teachers that are nice enough to bring the kids out to play and they sit on milk crates. I always hated seeing that, so I am going to propose to the board that we look into purchasing some benches too.
If anyone has experience with companies on either of these, please feel free to post.
