It's a struggle to raise money for extra expenses at schools like Parkview.
Principal Paul Beattie said that when this happens, it is planned to try to raise cash when the welfare check is issued at the end of the month.
This is usually when there is more in the home pocket.
"Students have little money to come to school.
"The community in which they live, no matter what the fundraiser is, people can't pay for it," he said . ".
Parents, students and teachers in the East
Last year, high-end high schools generated less than $5,000 in revenue through small initiatives such as chocolate sales.
The money is dedicated to funding two free meals a day provided by the school.
Throughout the city, Ancaster High School brought $92,464 last year.
The money is invested in technologies such as smart boards and laptops.
It funded 10 sports teams that participated in the Ontario Finals and funded student field trips.
Due to the ban on plastic bottles, the school purchased stainless steel water bottles for more than 900 students.
What is the gap between andexter and Dongyi? it is about $87,000 per year.
There are similar differences across the province, with the top 10 fundraising schools bringing in the same amount as the sum of the last 75, according to the people of Education's 2012 report on public schools in Ontario.
Video: private source of funds in the public system: Video from Rossi
Ann Grover/thespec.
ComBeattie himself used to be a teacher at anccast, and he remembers putting a donation tank on his desk to help build a well in Africa.
By the end of the week, the students generously packed the change for $900 into their pockets.
In Parkview, more than 270 of the poor students chose the school --
Breakfast and lunch are served daily.
Schools are scheduled to close and cannot raise large sums of money to purchase additional education fees available to schools in richer regions. As the No.
At the fundraising school of the public board, Ancaster continued to raise money through magazine subscriptions, smoothies sales and dance, etc.
Principal Judy lonsner said the ranking of school fundraising results "is a very superficial analysis. . .
I think this is a deeper problem.
Langsner believes that fundraising capacity depends on many factors, including the participation of school councils, family and school associations, and local businesses that support schools: "There are many variables.
Ancaster also shared its fundraising by donating money to two Hamilton schools identified as in need, although it declined to give the recipient's name.
Anne Kidd, executive director of educators, said that society, not just parents, needs care.
"The next generation of society is educated," she said . "
"It will have an impact on everyone.
"A survey of 28 school boards shows that the fundraising gap between schools on the same board is as high as millions of dollars.
It highlights that the funding for baking sales, car wash and other fundraising activities has been ingrained in the education system.
There is growing concern about excessive use of fundraising
And the difference it causes.
The total amount of fundraising disclosed by 11 boarders for many schools is not just for decoration.
For classroom infrastructure such as air conditioning, books or breakfast shows.
But schools with the ability to raise large sums of money can use things like higher education to enrich students' education.
Auxiliary tools for technical learning
A typical example is a school where the prime minister's children attend in a wealthy community in Ottawa.
Rockcliff Park Public Schools are well-stocked with cash, $60,000 from pizza lunch and a well
Attend the book fair.
Kindergarten-to-Grade-
The school did not disclose what it brought through the fundraising of its heavily involved parents, students and teachers.
But the school council minutes showed it spent $12,000 on the hips.
Jumping and drumming activities for art projects, cricket skills-
New equipment for the gym.
The money for the book fair paid $5,000 for this year's author workshop.
It takes things like letter writer Wallace Edwards, winner of the Governor's Award, to school
As the website says --
"An extraordinary experience of having the opportunity to talk to the author of a book you just read and love!
Queen Mary Street public school five miles away, famous writers gathering
Ups just doesn't happen.
Any fundraising income will result in a deficit --
Ride a milk project or subsidize a field trip.
Many families don't have the money to rally around expensive fundraising projects at all, which creates differences throughout the system.
NDP education critic Peter Tabuns says students in schools that raise a lot of money may have better music and art classes, more computers and school trips.
"You will see a richer educational experience for kids and schools with no money," Tabuns said . ".
"They have less access to computers, textbooks, and we think it's an integral part or an important part of good, solid education.
Tabun also noted insufficient funds at the provincial level.
He believes that parents will relax if they feel that their children have missed the opportunity.
The Ontario Public School Board Association has been calling for a funding model review for years.
"Fundraising is so political.
This is basically a wave of aftermath.
This is a symptom of a bigger problem in public education, "said Catherine Fafu, president of the association.
Minister of Education Laurel Broton disagreed.
Ontario has increased funding for education to $20, she said.
3 billion of 2010-
An increase of $6 for the 11 academic year. 5 billion —
Or 45 per cent-
Excluding capital projects from 2003.
"Fundraising income can only be used to supplement public investment in schools and the education system," Broten said . ".
"The Ministry of Education has directly funded many projects and investments and we strive to ensure that we have a fair education system;
Our results prove this.
"In Hamilton, some parents think the competitive environment is unfair.
"There is no full equity," said Michel Cameron, president of the Delta School Council, which raised only $3,300 last year.
"These children are looking for survival techniques.
No matter where you live, no matter how much money your parents make, you should be able to see a copy at any school.
The public council said it was working to resolve the issue.
Hamilton Ken Bain said: "We are interested in the fairness of opportunity and fairness of results for all students --"
Deputy director of Wentworth District Education Committee.
"We will look at this in more detail during the new school year.
"Just under $190,000, the board of directors of the Catholic District School in Wentworth, Hamilton, separated the top fundraising Primary School from the lowest primary school. St.
Joseph reports $192,000 in fund-raising income for 2010
The Holy Spirit created $3,100.
"Obviously, this is a challenge," said Pat Daley, chairman of the board . ".
"We are trying to eliminate inequalities in the budget process where possible, but we know that, given that some communities can generate more money just for social reasons, fundraising is another factorEconomic status.
Lisa Hammond, Hamilton local chairman of the Ontario Federation of primary school teachers, said the difference was disgusting.
Hammond believes that fundraising can allow the government to "shirk responsibility" and provide adequate funding for the system, which makes it necessary for schools to increase private, sometimes even basic, funding.
For more than 20 years, fund-raising inequalities in education have intensified, Kidder said.
"It is very important to remember that the basic premise of public education is to provide children with a level playing field, or to overcome the cycle of generations of poverty," she said . ".
"All children should have a fair chance of success, and if you start using fundraising as a core component of education funding, the danger is that you actually increase inequality rather than reduce it.
"If more money is needed, there will be more opportunities.
Some schools do not want to share.
In the York area, the school council of Bayview Hill Elementary School, fearing an initiative that forced them to share the wealth generated, discussed a strategy at the school council meeting in November. 28, 2011.
The minutes posted on its website show: "Our opening balance last year was $142,000, and we have to use that money before the province starts leveling the playground and allocating the money to other schools. ”Co-
Wendy Steinberg, president of the School Council, praised the school's 800 successful fundraising students, dedicated parent volunteers and successful weekly pizza lunches.
"We all support inclusion and diversity, but we work hard for the money," she said.
"Fundraising: is the sensitivity of school fundraising in Ontario high?
Many boards do not want to say.
Financing is a sensitive issue, especially in the case of possible disclosure of inequalities.
Metroland surveyed 28 boards of public and Catholic schools in Ontario.
More than half are reluctant to provide financial information.
Only 11 of the 28 school boards provided total fundraising.
The board's fundraising has injected $26 million into their 788 schools.
The remaining 17 boards only provide broad figures including fundraising, but are mixed with other revenues (See below).
The Hamilton public school council and the Catholic Committee released the school-by-
School breakdown of total fundraising.
The public Council provided teachers and principals with a script on how to answer the Metroland reporter's question.
MORE: total fundraising by Hamilton Catholic board: total fundraising by Hamilton public board Waterloo public board declined to provide a breakdown of total fundraising, saying it would allow the public to see the gap.
"When people read and see it, the impact of it is . . . . . .
Yes, yes-
"Not the school," said Abigail dansi, communications manager, board of directors, Waterloo Regional School.
The Ontario government says the newly issued guidelines may indicate that school fundraising should be a supplement --not replace —
Public funds for education.
But critics say "best practices" for fundraising have no teeth, and no action has been taken to address the huge difference in fundraising between the rich and the rich --not schools.
"There are too many gray areas," said Anne Kidd of the advocacy group, "educating the people.
"There are so many areas to explain.
Guide-
These are just suggestions, not enforceable regulations.
Funds raised by parents, students and teachers for the benefit of the school cannot be used for learning materials or textbooks.
However, schools can continue to raise funds for sports equipment, musical instruments, technology and arts.
Guide suggestion-
But not needed-
The school board publicly reports how much money their school raises each year.
Peter Tabuns, a NDP education critic, said the proposals made no sense.
"It doesn't mean anything if it's not enforced," he said . ".
"We don't have guidelines on speed limits.
If the speed limit is exceeded, there will be legal consequences.
If we just have guidelines for our road speed limit, anyone can guess what impact this will have.
"According to the new guidelines, the following are acceptable uses of fund-raising funds: extra-curricular activities such as entrance fees for sports competitions, team uniforms and school band extra-curricular band instruments, audio-visual equipment, sports equipment;
Supplement supplies field trips or other hiking, speaking or speaking campus improvement projects funded by the ministry, such as playground equipment, shade or garden, upgrading of sports facilities, such as running tracks, installation of artificial lawns or scoreboard school denominations or activity assistance funds unique to cultural features that benefit students from holding ceremonies, awards, scholarships and grants in accordance with the new guidelines, the use of fund-raising funds is not acceptable: classroom materials and textbooks;
Project facilities funded through provincial grants are updated, maintained or upgraded, such as structural repairs or floor replacements due to wear and tear. Infrastructure improvements to improve students' ability, such as classrooms, add-ons, gyms and laboratories, professional development of administrative expenses unrelated to fundraising, such as supporting teachers to participate in professional development activities rgrover @ thespec. com905-526-
3404/@ RosieSpecMetroland special report it is a struggle to raise money for extra people at schools like Parkview.
Principal Paul Beattie said that when this happens, it is planned to try to raise cash when the welfare check is issued at the end of the month.
This is usually when there is more in the home pocket.
"Students have little money to come to school.
"The community in which they live, no matter what the fundraiser is, people can't pay for it," he said . ".
Parents, students and teachers in the East
Last year, high-end high schools generated less than $5,000 in revenue through small initiatives such as chocolate sales.
The money is dedicated to funding two free meals a day provided by the school.
Throughout the city, Ancaster High School brought $92,464 last year.
The money is invested in technologies such as smart boards and laptops.
It funded 10 sports teams that participated in the Ontario Finals and funded student field trips.
Due to the ban on plastic bottles, the school purchased stainless steel water bottles for more than 900 students.
What is the gap between andexter and Dongyi? it is about $87,000 per year.
There are similar differences across the province, with the top 10 fundraising schools bringing in the same amount as the sum of the last 75, according to the people of Education's 2012 report on public schools in Ontario.
Video: private source of funds in the public system: Video from Rossi
Ann Grover/thespec.
ComBeattie himself used to be a teacher at anccast, and he remembers putting a donation tank on his desk to help build a well in Africa.
By the end of the week, the students generously packed the change for $900 into their pockets.
In Parkview, more than 270 of the poor students chose the school --
Breakfast and lunch are served daily.
Schools are scheduled to close and cannot raise large sums of money to purchase additional education fees available to schools in richer regions. As the No.
At the fundraising school of the public board, Ancaster continued to raise money through magazine subscriptions, smoothies sales and dance, etc.
Principal Judy lonsner said the ranking of school fundraising results "is a very superficial analysis. . .
I think this is a deeper problem.
Langsner believes that fundraising capacity depends on many factors, including the participation of school councils, family and school associations, and local businesses that support schools: "There are many variables.
Ancaster also shared its fundraising by donating money to two Hamilton schools identified as in need, although it declined to give the recipient's name.
Anne Kidd, executive director of educators, said that society, not just parents, needs care.
"The next generation of society is educated," she said . "
"It will have an impact on everyone.
"A survey of 28 school boards shows that the fundraising gap between schools on the same board is as high as millions of dollars.
It highlights that the funding for baking sales, car wash and other fundraising activities has been ingrained in the education system.
There is growing concern about excessive use of fundraising
And the difference it causes.
The total amount of fundraising disclosed by 11 boarders for many schools is not just for decoration.
For classroom infrastructure such as air conditioning, books or breakfast shows.
But schools with the ability to raise large sums of money can use things like higher education to enrich students' education.
Auxiliary tools for technical learning
A typical example is a school where the prime minister's children attend in a wealthy community in Ottawa.
Rockcliff Park Public Schools are well-stocked with cash, $60,000 from pizza lunch and a well
Attend the book fair.
Kindergarten-to-Grade-
The school did not disclose what it brought through the fundraising of its heavily involved parents, students and teachers.
But the school council minutes showed it spent $12,000 on the hips.
Jumping and drumming activities for art projects, cricket skills-
New equipment for the gym.
The money for the book fair paid $5,000 for this year's author workshop.
It takes things like letter writer Wallace Edwards, winner of the Governor's Award, to school
As the website says --
"An extraordinary experience of having the opportunity to talk to the author of a book you just read and love!
Queen Mary Street public school five miles away, famous writers gathering
Ups just doesn't happen.
Any fundraising income will result in a deficit --
Ride a milk project or subsidize a field trip.
Many families don't have the money to rally around expensive fundraising projects at all, which creates differences throughout the system.
NDP education critic Peter Tabuns says students in schools that raise a lot of money may have better music and art classes, more computers and school trips.
"You will see a richer educational experience for kids and schools with no money," Tabuns said . ".
"They have less access to computers, textbooks, and we think it's an integral part or an important part of good, solid education.
Tabun also noted insufficient funds at the provincial level.
He believes that parents will relax if they feel that their children have missed the opportunity.
The Ontario Public School Board Association has been calling for a funding model review for years.
"Fundraising is so political.
This is basically a wave of aftermath.
This is a symptom of a bigger problem in public education, "said Catherine Fafu, president of the association.
Minister of Education Laurel Broton disagreed.
Ontario has increased funding for education to $20, she said.
3 billion of 2010-
An increase of $6 for the 11 academic year. 5 billion —
Or 45 per cent-
Excluding capital projects from 2003.
"Fundraising income can only be used to supplement public investment in schools and the education system," Broten said . ".
"The Ministry of Education has directly funded many projects and investments and we strive to ensure that we have a fair education system;
Our results prove this.
"In Hamilton, some parents think the competitive environment is unfair.
"There is no full equity," said Michel Cameron, president of the Delta School Council, which raised only $3,300 last year.
"These children are looking for survival techniques.
No matter where you live, no matter how much money your parents make, you should be able to see a copy at any school.
The public council said it was working to resolve the issue.
Hamilton Ken Bain said: "We are interested in the fairness of opportunity and fairness of results for all students --"
Deputy director of Wentworth District Education Committee.
"We will look at this in more detail during the new school year.
"Just under $190,000, the board of directors of the Catholic District School in Wentworth, Hamilton, separated the top fundraising Primary School from the lowest primary school. St.
Joseph reports $192,000 in fund-raising income for 2010
The Holy Spirit created $3,100.
"Obviously, this is a challenge," said Pat Daley, chairman of the board . ".
"We are trying to eliminate inequalities in the budget process where possible, but we know that, given that some communities can generate more money just for social reasons, fundraising is another factorEconomic status.
Lisa Hammond, Hamilton local chairman of the Ontario Federation of primary school teachers, said the difference was disgusting.
Hammond believes that fundraising can allow the government to "shirk responsibility" and provide adequate funding for the system, which makes it necessary for schools to increase private, sometimes even basic, funding.
For more than 20 years, fund-raising inequalities in education have intensified, Kidder said.
"It is very important to remember that the basic premise of public education is to provide children with a level playing field, or to overcome the cycle of generations of poverty," she said . ".
"All children should have a fair chance of success, and if you start using fundraising as a core component of education funding, the danger is that you actually increase inequality rather than reduce it.
"If more money is needed, there will be more opportunities.
Some schools do not want to share.
In the York area, the school council of Bayview Hill Elementary School, fearing an initiative that forced them to share the wealth generated, discussed a strategy at the school council meeting in November. 28, 2011.
The minutes posted on its website show: "Our opening balance last year was $142,000, and we have to use that money before the province starts leveling the playground and allocating the money to other schools. ”Co-
Wendy Steinberg, president of the School Council, praised the school's 800 successful fundraising students, dedicated parent volunteers and successful weekly pizza lunches.
"We all support inclusion and diversity, but we work hard for the money," she said.
"Fundraising: is the sensitivity of school fundraising in Ontario high?
Many boards do not want to say.
Financing is a sensitive issue, especially in the case of possible disclosure of inequalities.
Metroland surveyed 28 boards of public and Catholic schools in Ontario.
More than half are reluctant to provide financial information.
Only 11 of the 28 school boards provided total fundraising.
The board's fundraising has injected $26 million into their 788 schools.
The remaining 17 boards only provide broad figures including fundraising, but are mixed with other revenues (See below).
The Hamilton public school council and the Catholic Committee released the school-by-
School breakdown of total fundraising.
The public Council provided teachers and principals with a script on how to answer the Metroland reporter's question.
MORE: total fundraising by Hamilton Catholic board: total fundraising by Hamilton public board Waterloo public board declined to provide a breakdown of total fundraising, saying it would allow the public to see the gap.
"When people read and see it, the impact of it is . . . . . .
Yes, yes-
"Not the school," said Abigail dansi, communications manager, board of directors, Waterloo Regional School.
The Ontario government says the newly issued guidelines may indicate that school fundraising should be a supplement --not replace —
Public funds for education.
But critics say "best practices" for fundraising have no teeth, and no action has been taken to address the huge difference in fundraising between the rich and the rich --not schools.
"There are too many gray areas," said Anne Kidd of the advocacy group, "educating the people.
"There are so many areas to explain.
Guide-
These are just suggestions, not enforceable regulations.
Funds raised by parents, students and teachers for the benefit of the school cannot be used for learning materials or textbooks.
However, schools can continue to raise funds for sports equipment, musical instruments, technology and arts.
Guide suggestion-
But not needed-
The school board publicly reports how much money their school raises each year.
Peter Tabuns, a NDP education critic, said the proposals made no sense.
"It doesn't mean anything if it's not enforced," he said . ".
"We don't have guidelines on speed limits.
If the speed limit is exceeded, there will be legal consequences.
If we just have guidelines for our road speed limit, anyone can guess what impact this will have.
"According to the new guidelines, the following are acceptable uses of fund-raising funds: extra-curricular activities such as entrance fees for sports competitions, team uniforms and school band extra-curricular band instruments, audio-visual equipment, sports equipment;
Supplement supplies field trips or other hiking, speaking or speaking campus improvement projects funded by the ministry, such as playground equipment, shade or garden, upgrading of sports facilities, such as running tracks, installation of artificial lawns or scoreboard school denominations or activity assistance funds unique to cultural features that benefit students from holding ceremonies, awards, scholarships and grants in accordance with the new guidelines, the use of fund-raising funds is not acceptable: classroom materials and textbooks;
Project facilities funded through provincial grants are updated, maintained or upgraded, such as structural repairs or floor replacements due to wear and tear. Infrastructure improvements to improve students' ability, such as classrooms, add-ons, gyms and laboratories, professional development of administrative expenses unrelated to fundraising, such as supporting teachers to participate in professional development activities rgrover @ thespec. com905-526-
3404/@ RosieSpecMetroland special report it is a struggle to raise money for extra people at schools like Parkview.
Principal Paul Beattie said that when this happens, it is planned to try to raise cash when the welfare check is issued at the end of the month.
This is usually when there is more in the home pocket.
"Students have little money to come to school.
"The community in which they live, no matter what the fundraiser is, people can't pay for it," he said . ".
Parents, students and teachers in the East
Last year, high-end high schools generated less than $5,000 in revenue through small initiatives such as chocolate sales.
The money is dedicated to funding two free meals a day provided by the school.
Throughout the city, Ancaster High School brought $92,464 last year.
The money is invested in technologies such as smart boards and laptops.
It funded 10 sports teams that participated in the Ontario Finals and funded student field trips.
Due to the ban on plastic bottles, the school purchased stainless steel water bottles for more than 900 students.
What is the gap between andexter and Dongyi? it is about $87,000 per year.
There are similar differences across the province, with the top 10 fundraising schools bringing in the same amount as the sum of the last 75, according to the people of Education's 2012 report on public schools in Ontario.
Video: private source of funds in the public system: Video from Rossi
Ann Grover/thespec.
ComBeattie himself used to be a teacher at anccast, and he remembers putting a donation tank on his desk to help build a well in Africa.
By the end of the week, the students generously packed the change for $900 into their pockets.
In Parkview, more than 270 of the poor students chose the school --
Breakfast and lunch are served daily.
Schools are scheduled to close and cannot raise large sums of money to purchase additional education fees available to schools in richer regions. As the No.
At the fundraising school of the public board, Ancaster continued to raise money through magazine subscriptions, smoothies sales and dance, etc.
Principal Judy lonsner said the ranking of school fundraising results "is a very superficial analysis. . .
I think this is a deeper problem.
Langsner believes that fundraising capacity depends on many factors, including the participation of school councils, family and school associations, and local businesses that support schools: "There are many variables.
Ancaster also shared its fundraising by donating money to two Hamilton schools identified as in need, although it declined to give the recipient's name.
Anne Kidd, executive director of educators, said that society, not just parents, needs care.
"The next generation of society is educated," she said . "
"It will have an impact on everyone.
"A survey of 28 school boards shows that the fundraising gap between schools on the same board is as high as millions of dollars.
It highlights that the funding for baking sales, car wash and other fundraising activities has been ingrained in the education system.
There is growing concern about excessive use of fundraising
And the difference it causes.
The total amount of fundraising disclosed by 11 boarders for many schools is not just for decoration.
For classroom infrastructure such as air conditioning, books or breakfast shows.
But schools with the ability to raise large sums of money can use things like higher education to enrich students' education.
Auxiliary tools for technical learning
A typical example is a school where the prime minister's children attend in a wealthy community in Ottawa.
Rockcliff Park Public Schools are well-stocked with cash, $60,000 from pizza lunch and a well
Attend the book fair.
Kindergarten-to-Grade-
The school did not disclose what it brought through the fundraising of its heavily involved parents, students and teachers.
But the school council minutes showed it spent $12,000 on the hips.
Jumping and drumming activities for art projects, cricket skills-
New equipment for the gym.
The money for the book fair paid $5,000 for this year's author workshop.
It takes things like letter writer Wallace Edwards, winner of the Governor's Award, to school
As the website says --
"An extraordinary experience of having the opportunity to talk to the author of a book you just read and love!
Queen Mary Street public school five miles away, famous writers gathering
Ups just doesn't happen.
Any fundraising income will result in a deficit --
Ride a milk project or subsidize a field trip.
Many families don't have the money to rally around expensive fundraising projects at all, which creates differences throughout the system.
NDP education critic Peter Tabuns says students in schools that raise a lot of money may have better music and art classes, more computers and school trips.
"You will see a richer educational experience for kids and schools with no money," Tabuns said . ".
"They have less access to computers, textbooks, and we think it's an integral part or an important part of good, solid education.
Tabun also noted insufficient funds at the provincial level.
He believes that parents will relax if they feel that their children have missed the opportunity.
The Ontario Public School Board Association has been calling for a funding model review for years.
"Fundraising is so political.
This is basically a wave of aftermath.
This is a symptom of a bigger problem in public education, "said Catherine Fafu, president of the association.
Minister of Education Laurel Broton disagreed.
Ontario has increased funding for education to $20, she said.
3 billion of 2010-
An increase of $6 for the 11 academic year. 5 billion —
Or 45 per cent-
Excluding capital projects from 2003.
"Fundraising income can only be used to supplement public investment in schools and the education system," Broten said . ".
"The Ministry of Education has directly funded many projects and investments and we strive to ensure that we have a fair education system;
Our results prove this.
"In Hamilton, some parents think the competitive environment is unfair.
"There is no full equity," said Michel Cameron, president of the Delta School Council, which raised only $3,300 last year.
"These children are looking for survival techniques.
No matter where you live, no matter how much money your parents make, you should be able to see a copy at any school.
The public council said it was working to resolve the issue.
Hamilton Ken Bain said: "We are interested in the fairness of opportunity and fairness of results for all students --"
Deputy director of Wentworth District Education Committee.
"We will look at this in more detail during the new school year.
"Just under $190,000, the board of directors of the Catholic District School in Wentworth, Hamilton, separated the top fundraising Primary School from the lowest primary school. St.
Joseph reports $192,000 in fund-raising income for 2010
The Holy Spirit created $3,100.
"Obviously, this is a challenge," said Pat Daley, chairman of the board . ".
"We are trying to eliminate inequalities in the budget process where possible, but we know that, given that some communities can generate more money just for social reasons, fundraising is another factorEconomic status.
Lisa Hammond, Hamilton local chairman of the Ontario Federation of primary school teachers, said the difference was disgusting.
Hammond believes that fundraising can allow the government to "shirk responsibility" and provide adequate funding for the system, which makes it necessary for schools to increase private, sometimes even basic, funding.
For more than 20 years, fund-raising inequalities in education have intensified, Kidder said.
"It is very important to remember that the basic premise of public education is to provide children with a level playing field, or to overcome the cycle of generations of poverty," she said . ".
"All children should have a fair chance of success, and if you start using fundraising as a core component of education funding, the danger is that you actually increase inequality rather than reduce it.
"If more money is needed, there will be more opportunities.
Some schools do not want to share.
In the York area, the school council of Bayview Hill Elementary School, fearing an initiative that forced them to share the wealth generated, discussed a strategy at the school council meeting in November. 28, 2011.
The minutes posted on its website show: "Our opening balance last year was $142,000, and we have to use that money before the province starts leveling the playground and allocating the money to other schools. ”Co-
Wendy Steinberg, president of the School Council, praised the school's 800 successful fundraising students, dedicated parent volunteers and successful weekly pizza lunches.
"We all support inclusion and diversity, but we work hard for the money," she said.
"Fundraising: is the sensitivity of school fundraising in Ontario high?
Many boards do not want to say.
Financing is a sensitive issue, especially in the case of possible disclosure of inequalities.
Metroland surveyed 28 boards of public and Catholic schools in Ontario.
More than half are reluctant to provide financial information.
Only 11 of the 28 school boards provided total fundraising.
The board's fundraising has injected $26 million into their 788 schools.
The remaining 17 boards only provide broad figures including fundraising, but are mixed with other revenues (See below).
The Hamilton public school council and the Catholic Committee released the school-by-
School breakdown of total fundraising.
The public Council provided teachers and principals with a script on how to answer the Metroland reporter's question.
MORE: total fundraising by Hamilton Catholic board: total fundraising by Hamilton public board Waterloo public board declined to provide a breakdown of total fundraising, saying it would allow the public to see the gap.
"When people read and see it, the impact of it is . . . . . .
Yes, yes-
"Not the school," said Abigail dansi, communications manager, board of directors, Waterloo Regional School.
The Ontario government says the newly issued guidelines may indicate that school fundraising should be a supplement --not replace —
Public funds for education.
But critics say "best practices" for fundraising have no teeth, and no action has been taken to address the huge difference in fundraising between the rich and the rich --not schools.
"There are too many gray areas," said Anne Kidd of the advocacy group, "educating the people.
"There are so many areas to explain.
Guide-
These are just suggestions, not enforceable regulations.
Funds raised by parents, students and teachers for the benefit of the school cannot be used for learning materials or textbooks.
However, schools can continue to raise funds for sports equipment, musical instruments, technology and arts.
Guide suggestion-
But not needed-
The school board publicly reports how much money their school raises each year.
Peter Tabuns, a NDP education critic, said the proposals made no sense.
"It doesn't mean anything if it's not enforced," he said . ".
"We don't have guidelines on speed limits.
If the speed limit is exceeded, there will be legal consequences.
If we just have guidelines for our road speed limit, anyone can guess what impact this will have.
"According to the new guidelines, the following are acceptable uses of fund-raising funds: extra-curricular activities such as entrance fees for sports competitions, team uniforms and school band extra-curricular band instruments, audio-visual equipment, sports equipment;
Supplement supplies field trips or other hiking, speaking or speaking campus improvement projects funded by the ministry, such as playground equipment, shade or garden, upgrading of sports facilities, such as running tracks, installation of artificial lawns or scoreboard school denominations or activity assistance funds unique to cultural features that benefit students from holding ceremonies, awards, scholarships and grants in accordance with the new guidelines, the use of fund-raising funds is not acceptable: classroom materials and textbooks;
Project facilities funded through provincial grants are updated, maintained or upgraded, such as structural repairs or floor replacements due to wear and tear. Infrastructure improvements to improve students' ability, such as classrooms, add-ons, gyms and laboratories, professional development of administrative expenses unrelated to fundraising, such as supporting teachers to participate in professional development activities rgrover @ thespec. com905-526-