Media Budgets

[Lynn Dye <lynndye@MINDSPRING.COM>]

Hi, All. I am having a problem that I'm sure is not unique. It concerns the
media center's hard-earned book fair money. The problem is that my
principal looks at it like a slush fund for whatever needs arise. This year
alone, it has been spent on machine maintenance ($600), book sets for 5th
grade ($500) and guided readers for primary classrooms (another $600).

I have let her know that I have plans for that money. I am trying to "grow"
it to buy a loft for our m.c. and a laser printer for our computer lab. Of
course, it's never going to grow at this rate.  What to do?

My inclination right now is to spend it as soon as the fair is over, but
that defeats my original purposes. I know it may sound greedy to some. I
know that the main objective should be whatever is needed to enhance
student learning. But you all know how labor-intensive a book fair is. We
work hard for that money, and we don't get any from anywhere else. I want
to be able to see the results of our efforts. I want my volunteers to see
what they're working for. And I want to improve the learning environment in
my media center.

We have two book fairs a year. I am considering having only one unless this
situation changes. Am I wrong? Please give me some feedback.

Thanks.

Lynn Dye, Media Specialist
Keheley Elementary School
Marietta, GA
lynndye@mindspring.com

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