Monday, February 20, 2006
Who Wants To Raise Your Taxes? Getting School Vendors To Contribute – An Expert’s Advice
There’s a blog written by Stickney’s Lyons District 103 School Superintendent Ray Lauk called “Successful School Referenda.” It seems to be largely a come-on for a $125 seminar about passing referendums he teaches.
In the post entitled, Successful School Fund Raising," he suggests:
As he puts it, they “usually complied.”
But, “There certainly was no quid pro quo…”
“But that would be wrong,” to quote a former disgraced President.
It is a wonder that newspapers and electronic media have not zeroed in on something that looks quite similar to what they call “pay to play,” when referring to Governor Rod Blagojevich’s fund raising history.
I suppose Dr. Lauk didn't suggest solciting developers because there probably aren't many in the Stickney area. Or, maybe, he left that good advice for those willing to pay $125 for his seminar.
In the post entitled, Successful School Fund Raising," he suggests:
The main source of money came from our vendors--- Attorneys, food service providers, bus company, bond salespeople, and a variety of other companies with which we do business. I viewed those vendors as partners, and they had a very real stake in the outcome of the referendum.He hits them up for $1,000 to $1,500.
As he puts it, they “usually complied.”
But, “There certainly was no quid pro quo…”
“But that would be wrong,” to quote a former disgraced President.
It is a wonder that newspapers and electronic media have not zeroed in on something that looks quite similar to what they call “pay to play,” when referring to Governor Rod Blagojevich’s fund raising history.
I suppose Dr. Lauk didn't suggest solciting developers because there probably aren't many in the Stickney area. Or, maybe, he left that good advice for those willing to pay $125 for his seminar.
