The goal of ParentAdvocates.org
is to put tax dollar expenditures and other monies used or spent by our federal, state and/or city governments before your eyes and in your hands.
Through our website, you can learn your rights as a taxpayer and parent as well as to which programs, monies and more you may be entitled...and why you may not be able to exercise these rights.
Mission Statement
is to put tax dollar expenditures and other monies used or spent by our federal, state and/or city governments before your eyes and in your hands.
Through our website, you can learn your rights as a taxpayer and parent as well as to which programs, monies and more you may be entitled...and why you may not be able to exercise these rights.
Mission Statement
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The E-Accountability Foundation announces the
'A for Accountability' Award
to those who are willing to whistleblow unjust, misleading, or false actions and claims of the politico-educational complex in order to bring about educational reform in favor of children of all races, intellectual ability and economic status. They ask questions that need to be asked, such as "where is the money?" and "Why does it have to be this way?" and they never give up. These people have withstood adversity and have held those who seem not to believe in honesty, integrity and compassion accountable for their actions. The winners of our "A" work to expose wrong-doing not for themselves, but for others - total strangers - for the "Greater Good"of the community and, by their actions, exemplify courage and self-less passion. They are parent advocates. We salute you.
Winners of the "A":
Johnnie Mae Allen
David Possner
Dee Alpert
Aaron Carr
Harris Lirtzman
Hipolito Colon
Larry Fisher
The Giraffe Project and Giraffe Heroes' Program
Jimmy Kilpatrick and George Scott
Zach Kopplin
Matthew LaClair
Wangari Maathai
Erich Martel
Steve Orel, in memoriam, Interversity, and The World of Opportunity
Marla Ruzicka, in Memoriam
Nancy Swan
Bob Witanek
Peyton Wolcott
[ More Details » ]
'A for Accountability' Award
to those who are willing to whistleblow unjust, misleading, or false actions and claims of the politico-educational complex in order to bring about educational reform in favor of children of all races, intellectual ability and economic status. They ask questions that need to be asked, such as "where is the money?" and "Why does it have to be this way?" and they never give up. These people have withstood adversity and have held those who seem not to believe in honesty, integrity and compassion accountable for their actions. The winners of our "A" work to expose wrong-doing not for themselves, but for others - total strangers - for the "Greater Good"of the community and, by their actions, exemplify courage and self-less passion. They are parent advocates. We salute you.
Winners of the "A":
Johnnie Mae Allen
David Possner
Dee Alpert
Aaron Carr
Harris Lirtzman
Hipolito Colon
Larry Fisher
The Giraffe Project and Giraffe Heroes' Program
Jimmy Kilpatrick and George Scott
Zach Kopplin
Matthew LaClair
Wangari Maathai
Erich Martel
Steve Orel, in memoriam, Interversity, and The World of Opportunity
Marla Ruzicka, in Memoriam
Nancy Swan
Bob Witanek
Peyton Wolcott
[ More Details » ]
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Current Events
Balance Sheet on the Snapple Deal
Perhaps we dont have enough information to sign off just yet
First, we heard that the city was installing vending machines in all NYC schools stocked only with various flavors of 'healthy' Snapple drinks.
Then we heard from NYC Comptroller William Thompson Jr, that the city had bought the Snapple contract as part of a no-bid contract process, which is illegal for government procurements. Throughout the year it seemed that many schools were not, indeed, making the profits that the city promised, and now Joel Klein has handed out $178,000 in "sorry" money. But, $2 million was given by Snapple to provide for PSAL teams and after school programs. Perhaps the next questions are: where did the $178,000 come from? Which schools got Snapple money for after-school, and which schools did not? What other deals are being made that we dont know about, as this is public money? SCHOOL SNAPPLE IS LE$$ 'POP'ULAR By Carl Campanile, NY POST, July 13, 2004 July 13, 2004 -- The controversial Snapple deal fizzled in 27 city schools this year - vending machines stocked with Snapple juices and bottled water took in $178,000 less than they did last year when they were selling less healthy soft drinks. Schools Chancellor Joel Klein agreed yesterday to fork over $178,000 in city funds to the schools - or an average of $6,592 each - to make up for the loss. A portion of the money funds sports and after-school programs. Officials downplayed the loss because the great majority of the 750 schools that use Snapple did not report losing money. A Klein spokeswoman stressed that overall the school system is way ahead financially because Snapple gave the city an additional $2 million to create 120 new teams and expand after-school programs. Carl Campanile |
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