Comments on: Audits Find Constitutional Violation At Bratt, Minor Problem At Tate

By: Disabled and struggling parent

Disabled and struggling parent — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:02:03 +0000

Wonder,
I have been fighting for almost four years now to get my disability. Social Security has agreed that I am disabled, but they haven’t approved me yet. I am still waiting for a hearing……. I am told that it could take another year. In the meantime, I am stuck. If I was able to work, I would gladly do so. I worked from the time I was 14 until 3 years ago when MS knocked me on my butt.
Once my disability is approved, my children will receive benefits also and based on what SS has told me, it will be a sufficient amount to take care of our needs. In the meantime, there is nothing I can do except continue as I have been.

By: I WONDER

I WONDER — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 20:38:26 +0000

Disabled should look into his situation. If the children he or she is supporting
are legally part of the house hold, social security gives benefits for each of those
children. been there done that, and just recieved my letter telling the benefits
should i start drawing my disability.

By: Ifish4

Ifish4 — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:59:40 +0000

I’ve never had a child in school in Escambia county. I pay my property tax and don’t mind if a good chunk of it goes to the schools. I figure in the long run the better the education opportunities in this area the better we will all be. BUT…….I always wait until January to pay my taxes, that gives me extra money for Christmas and the 2% more for waiting until January sure beats the interest on all my credit cards.

By: wondering

wondering — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:27:44 +0000

When NHS had their homecoming parade, that started at Bratt Elementary, we were asked not to throw any candy there. The reason was because if we threw candy, it was dangerous, but the real reason was because some students might be left out. We bagged candy and sent it to them so they could give every student a bag. These teachers did not want any child left out and I can bet the same is true with supplies and field trips. This was a request of both the past and present administration and teachers. They are really great people who have your childrens best interest at heart.

By: barrineau

barrineau — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:04:31 +0000

My interpretation of this story is that everything is on the up and up, no money was stolen or misused. It was a simple mistake ,easy fix. @ Jack you Sir are correct…it is the right thing to do!

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:12:30 +0000

REGARDING:
“for those who are asking why they should pay for other kid’s expenses; I ask the same thing every time I pay my property taxes. I have no kids in school, and in the last 50 years My answer is, it’s the right thing to do”

There’s also the fact that we will grow more and more dependent on the next generation as we age. It is best if they know what they are doing. If the gas man doesn’t know what he is doing, buildings blow up. If drivers don’t know what they’re doing, people get run over. If nurses can’t read instructions, people die. Having educated people around us is good for us. Or at least having uneducated people around us is bad for us.

David for competent workers

By: Jack

Jack — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:39:29 +0000

Just a side thought for those who are asking why they should pay for other kid’s expenses; I ask the same thing every time I pay my property taxes. I have no kids in school, and in the last 50 years, I have paid for more than my 12 years of “free” education in the public school system.
My answer is, it’s the right thing to do.

By: EMD

EMD — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:21:58 +0000

TO: Disabled and struggling parent:

I do not think that you should be referred to as trash or as any other thing except maybe, “hero,” if what you have stated about your situation is true. It is a crime to make parents pay for what their taxes already paid for. If the govt. does not have the money, they should budget it and stay within their means. Throwing money at the problem has not, and will not fix it. Waste and selfishness is not limited to the individual. It is rampant in government too. I do not mind helping those in your situation. The bad thing is……….is that when one tries to help one they believe is in need, they often “help” a scammer.. I have a tender heart and have been “taken” more than once or twice. If I knew who you were I would try to help you. I wish I had enough money to help everyone who is really trying. And, I wish there was a way to know who they are. I no longer trust most “organizations.” That is a shame. I pray God’ s blessings on you. God can be trusted, and He has said that He would supply our needs when we seek His Kingdom first. And He will. He did say, “needs.”

By: MOM

MOM — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:13:37 +0000

I have three children who are attending Bratt or have attended Bratt. Although a letter may or may not have specifically stated that the child would not be left out, that was ALWAYS the case. Teachers do understand that and so does the school.

To Disabled:
I am not sure what school your children attend, but Bratt has NEVER threatened a child with zeros for lack of school supplies. Cram-the-van and other organizations donate to our school and those are passed to the children. The teachers tell the guidance councelor if a student does not have supplies and then those supplies are given to the student. This would include a backpack, if needed. This is done without fanfare or in any way making a child feel bad. Bratt does not need to tell people all the good things they do behind the scenes. Bratt Elementary puts children first!!

Bratt is an excellent school and had excellent leadership in the past and does today. People need to settle down and not comment on things they really don’t know about or have all the information.

By: Disabled and struggling parent

Disabled and struggling parent — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:53:49 +0000

And I can’t win for losing with everybody on this subject because I’m “trash” for not paying for all these things for my kids, but I’m “trash” for not paying my bills on time if I do pay them. Talk about a Catch 22.