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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Since primary elections for Board of Education are coming up next week, I emailed all of the candidates to ask their position on these types of fundraisers in schools and whether they would work to ban this kind of fundraiser in MCPS. I will pass along any responses I get to this board, but I highly encourage other parents who are concerned about Boosterthon and other companies with similar fundraising practices to send their own emails. The louder our voice, the more likely that action will be taken.[/quote]

This is a really good idea. I would love to hear their responses. [/quote]

So far, I've received positive responses from Michael Ibanez and Jeanette Dixon.

Ibanez said that as a former principal and teacher he dislikes the fundraisers and that "Not only do they take away instructional time, but have no place in schools. The bottom line is that it's hurts the students." He did not say that he would take specific action, though.

Dixon said that she is opposed to these fundraisers and that if elected she would put it on her list of things to investigate.

I haven't heard back from the other candidates yet.

Power is in numbers, so if you're opposed to these fundraisers I highly recommend sending your own emails to the candidates so that they know this is an issue that many parents are concerned about and that the candidates' position on this issue will inform your choice of who to vote for in the primary election.[/quote][/quote]

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