If you lived in our county you would understand where I am coming from. I have teachers on my board and my treasurer is a very trusting teacher (for security). It sounds as if it may not be as bad as I thought. From what you guys are saying is that we can still have our separate bank account and decide where our funds can go or what we purchase. Is this correct?

We must have some non political say so. There is too much in our school. Lots of people in the wrong places for the wrong reasons... but there are many good people in good positions also. Don't get me wrong, we love our school, our kids and our teachers and that is why we do what we do and fight for it.

I'm getting a bit confused with the Activity funds vs. support group funds since we fundraiser in the school often with teachers. I do not want to do all this hard work and then turn it over and let them to decide that they will spend it on something that makes them look good and not for classrooms and teachers or even playground etc... Also, I do not want to go to our Director of Schools and have him tell me what we are to spend our money on.

Our teachers currently receive $100 at the beginning of the year and $75 at the end. One of which is for consumables the other must stay in the room. But of course at a low income, somewhat neglected Elementary School, $100 or $75 does not purchase much. We all know Elementary kids need more than just pencils and paper.

Thank you for all your help. We have great parents and members of our board who pull together when times are tough. We are here for the children and relatively new, we need all the help we can get!