GW Carver Academy Funding
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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ACADEMY
The Purpose of this FUNDRAISER
I have been asked by a few individuals to provide a break down, on how the monies collected will be spent. In the spirit of transparency, I think it is fair, appropriate, just and respectful to provide detail on my purpose, expectations and usage.
One of the primary reasons, that I am raising Funds for our school, is to give our students all the necessary resources needed, in order to receive an equitable 21st Century education. I want them to obtain the same education that our counterparts, in suburban environments are able to receive. I want them to be able to compete and have success in life!
Traditional Public Schools are allowed resources, that the average charter school system does not have the luxury of pursuing. First off, they have the ability to pass mileages and bonds, in order to get the public to absorb the cost of buildings and technology infrastructure. We do not have that ability. For example, just to reside in our current building yearly, costs approximately $65,000 per month. This equates to roughly $780,000, which is spent on facility usage. I will not add on other expenses that hinder our overall cash flow like: Authorization, Compliance and human resource management.
It breaks my heart to see the neglect and abandonment that urban students’ face, on a daily basis. I am just trying to do my part, in making a difference, in their lives.
Here is a breakdown of the financial needs, purpose and amount needed:
1. Update of Technology and Infrastructure
Approximate Amount: $250,000.00
ü A 21st Century education is one with vast technology. Children will be unable to compete in a global society, if they do not have the proper technology in place to expose students to.
ü To replace outdated Promethean Interactive System and add student response systems to environment.
ü To upgrade from the outdated Elmo document cameras
ü To replace discontinued Promethean boards and implement uniform projection system
ü To assign Teachers one functional system to replace current outdated desktops and laptops to interact with new interactive response system
ü Acquire 350 Chrome books, so that each student has their own laptop, while in school
2. Update and Implementation of a S.T.E.M Science Curriculum
Approximate Amount: $100,000.00
ü Implementation of new Science curriculum, which supplies hands on experiment kits
ü We currently have pieced our curriculum to be able to provide bare minimum in science
3. Update of Math Curriculum (Everyday Math)
Approximate Amount: $13,000.00
ü Implementation and update Math Curriculum be acquiring Everyday Math for K-5 students
4. Update and Implementation of Social Studies Alive Curriculum
Approximate Amount: $39,000.00
ü This curriculum will allow students more interactive technology
5. Implementation of 2 Elective Contractual Courses: (Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Art, Dance, etc.)
Approximate Amount: $100,000.00
ü Currently, we are only able to provide the bare minimum (PE, Computers, Music and African-American Studies)
ü Our students need the opportunity to experience more, as far as enrichment
ü Contractual courses are less expensive than hiring full-time teachers
6. Basic School Supplies
Approximate Amount: $10,000.00
ü Basic necessities: such as paper, notebooks, pencils, markers, book bags, calculators, rulers and other devices.
7. Hiring of Instructional Staff to lesson Student to Teacher ratio. Also, competitive salaries to keep Qualified and Competent Teachers
Approximate Amount: $300,000.00
ü To decrease staff to student ratio, the school would have to hire (4) support staff members
ü Measurable and fair compensation for Instructional Staff
8. Create and Develop a Middle School Science Lab
Approximate Amount: $150,000.00
ü Develop and build a 21st Century Science lab for K-8 educational purposes
9. Purchasing “Basic” need uniforms/clothing (Coat, boots, 2-shirts, 2 pair of pants, belt, hat and gloves)
Approximate Amount: $120,000.00
ü Supplying the basic essentials for students needs: 600 students @ $200.00 per child
10. Security System
Approximate Amount: $50,000.00
ü School-wide security system, for school community safety
11. Transportation
Approximate Amount: $200,000.00
ü It is imperative that we provide a safe transportation for students to and from school. Also, funds needed for field trips and extracurricular activities
Total Approximate Cost: $1,332,000.00
Research clearly shows that there MUST be four factors/variables in place for students to learn and experience academic achievement:
ü Aptitude – All students must have the cognitive ability to learn. This is true, unless a child is severely cognitively impaired.
ü Perseverance – All children must have the desire to learn. Children have this desire, but they must be engaged and instruction relevant.
ü Time – The reality is that we are only with these children 17% of time during a 7-day week. The rest of the time they are either with family, sleeping or it’s the weekend. So, this time must be impactful, beneficial and instructive.
ü A Competent Instructor – This is the most important variable. If a student does not have a solid instructor, then student achievement will be hindered, drastically. But, on the flip side, teachers must be “fairly” compensated, in order to give maximum effort. Often times, we all want what is best for our children, but we are not willing to pay our teachers, accordingly.
In conclusion, I want and will always demand what is in the greater good for children. Why not? My Parents made sure I was in a healthy environment and received a well-rounded education. Why should I expect less, for the children I have the luxury of nurturing, developing and educating? We all can sit back and complain, make comments and judge the educational system. But, the reality is that if we do not do OUR part to help, then you will continue read, hear and experience the same “horror” stories about today’s education, which is……… WE ARE FAILING OUR CHILDREN!!!
Also, to continue in the spirit of transparency, all monies received are transferred to our school Fundraising account. I, personally, DO NOT COLLECT ANY MONEY.....
Visit my GoFundMe page at:
www.gofundme.com/ym3u8zaw
The Purpose of this FUNDRAISER
I have been asked by a few individuals to provide a break down, on how the monies collected will be spent. In the spirit of transparency, I think it is fair, appropriate, just and respectful to provide detail on my purpose, expectations and usage.
One of the primary reasons, that I am raising Funds for our school, is to give our students all the necessary resources needed, in order to receive an equitable 21st Century education. I want them to obtain the same education that our counterparts, in suburban environments are able to receive. I want them to be able to compete and have success in life!
Traditional Public Schools are allowed resources, that the average charter school system does not have the luxury of pursuing. First off, they have the ability to pass mileages and bonds, in order to get the public to absorb the cost of buildings and technology infrastructure. We do not have that ability. For example, just to reside in our current building yearly, costs approximately $65,000 per month. This equates to roughly $780,000, which is spent on facility usage. I will not add on other expenses that hinder our overall cash flow like: Authorization, Compliance and human resource management.
It breaks my heart to see the neglect and abandonment that urban students’ face, on a daily basis. I am just trying to do my part, in making a difference, in their lives.
Here is a breakdown of the financial needs, purpose and amount needed:
1. Update of Technology and Infrastructure
Approximate Amount: $250,000.00
ü A 21st Century education is one with vast technology. Children will be unable to compete in a global society, if they do not have the proper technology in place to expose students to.
ü To replace outdated Promethean Interactive System and add student response systems to environment.
ü To upgrade from the outdated Elmo document cameras
ü To replace discontinued Promethean boards and implement uniform projection system
ü To assign Teachers one functional system to replace current outdated desktops and laptops to interact with new interactive response system
ü Acquire 350 Chrome books, so that each student has their own laptop, while in school
2. Update and Implementation of a S.T.E.M Science Curriculum
Approximate Amount: $100,000.00
ü Implementation of new Science curriculum, which supplies hands on experiment kits
ü We currently have pieced our curriculum to be able to provide bare minimum in science
3. Update of Math Curriculum (Everyday Math)
Approximate Amount: $13,000.00
ü Implementation and update Math Curriculum be acquiring Everyday Math for K-5 students
4. Update and Implementation of Social Studies Alive Curriculum
Approximate Amount: $39,000.00
ü This curriculum will allow students more interactive technology
5. Implementation of 2 Elective Contractual Courses: (Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Art, Dance, etc.)
Approximate Amount: $100,000.00
ü Currently, we are only able to provide the bare minimum (PE, Computers, Music and African-American Studies)
ü Our students need the opportunity to experience more, as far as enrichment
ü Contractual courses are less expensive than hiring full-time teachers
6. Basic School Supplies
Approximate Amount: $10,000.00
ü Basic necessities: such as paper, notebooks, pencils, markers, book bags, calculators, rulers and other devices.
7. Hiring of Instructional Staff to lesson Student to Teacher ratio. Also, competitive salaries to keep Qualified and Competent Teachers
Approximate Amount: $300,000.00
ü To decrease staff to student ratio, the school would have to hire (4) support staff members
ü Measurable and fair compensation for Instructional Staff
8. Create and Develop a Middle School Science Lab
Approximate Amount: $150,000.00
ü Develop and build a 21st Century Science lab for K-8 educational purposes
9. Purchasing “Basic” need uniforms/clothing (Coat, boots, 2-shirts, 2 pair of pants, belt, hat and gloves)
Approximate Amount: $120,000.00
ü Supplying the basic essentials for students needs: 600 students @ $200.00 per child
10. Security System
Approximate Amount: $50,000.00
ü School-wide security system, for school community safety
11. Transportation
Approximate Amount: $200,000.00
ü It is imperative that we provide a safe transportation for students to and from school. Also, funds needed for field trips and extracurricular activities
Total Approximate Cost: $1,332,000.00
Research clearly shows that there MUST be four factors/variables in place for students to learn and experience academic achievement:
ü Aptitude – All students must have the cognitive ability to learn. This is true, unless a child is severely cognitively impaired.
ü Perseverance – All children must have the desire to learn. Children have this desire, but they must be engaged and instruction relevant.
ü Time – The reality is that we are only with these children 17% of time during a 7-day week. The rest of the time they are either with family, sleeping or it’s the weekend. So, this time must be impactful, beneficial and instructive.
ü A Competent Instructor – This is the most important variable. If a student does not have a solid instructor, then student achievement will be hindered, drastically. But, on the flip side, teachers must be “fairly” compensated, in order to give maximum effort. Often times, we all want what is best for our children, but we are not willing to pay our teachers, accordingly.
In conclusion, I want and will always demand what is in the greater good for children. Why not? My Parents made sure I was in a healthy environment and received a well-rounded education. Why should I expect less, for the children I have the luxury of nurturing, developing and educating? We all can sit back and complain, make comments and judge the educational system. But, the reality is that if we do not do OUR part to help, then you will continue read, hear and experience the same “horror” stories about today’s education, which is……… WE ARE FAILING OUR CHILDREN!!!
Also, to continue in the spirit of transparency, all monies received are transferred to our school Fundraising account. I, personally, DO NOT COLLECT ANY MONEY.....
Visit my GoFundMe page at:
www.gofundme.com/ym3u8zaw
Organizer
Sean Waters
Organizer
Highland Park, MI