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Reception with President Bill Clinton at the Home of Teena Hostovich and Doug Martinet
La Canada Flintridge, California
Address provided upon RSVP
Tuesday, March 22nd
$1,000 - Guest
$2,700 - Champion (Includes photo)
Co-host: Raise $10,000 (Includes photo and host reception with President Clinton)
http://www.flintridgeprep.org/uploaded/images/website/endowment-funds-descriptions.
A minimum gift of $50,000 is required to start a named endowment fund at the school.
Were often described as a community that takes the form of a school. We provide a warm, nurturing learning environment with small class sizes and plenty of attention (the student-teacher ratio is 8:1 and the average class size is 15 students). Our students are excited to learn and grow, and whether theyre interested in arts, athletics or both, our program balances rigor with fun while encouraging students to discover their own bold path to a balanced and responsible life.
....The extensive athletic facilities include the Lowery Swimming Pool, the James Wood Memorial Field, the Crawford Family Gymnasium for basketball and volleyball and the well-equipped Tom Fry Weight Room.
Completed in September 2007, the two-story Chandramohan Library is the academic and social hub of school life. It includes a computer lab, a classroom for seminars, meeting rooms, space for individual and group study and a college counseling suite.
The school's food service facility was also renovated in 2007 and now houses a commercial kitchen and food service center.
Since 2013, the school has undertaken significant remodeling efforts to all its classroom and performance spaces, including a complete refurbishment of the Norris Auditorium in 2015, incorporating flexible learning spaces and environmentally sensitive landscaping.
Flintridge Preparatory School TechnologyTechnology
Computing technology at Flintridge Prep is distributed throughout the campus. All faculty offices and the majority of classrooms are equipped with computers. There are four major centers of computing technology:
The Mathematics Department's Braun Foundation Computer Laboratory, which hosts classes in both applications and programming
The library, which provides computers for general student use both throughout the day and after school
Classrooms, which are equipped with "smart" presentation technology
The Art Department's "dry darkroom" for digital photo editing and printing
To prepare for both college and the world beyond, students use industry-standard, professional-grade software for curricular and extracurricular projects alike.
2015-2016 Board of Trustees
S. Mohan Chandramohan, Chair
Karl I. Swaidan, Vice Chair
Richard B. Webster, Treasurer
David J. Codiga, Secretary
Peter H. Bachmann
John E. Brown 81
Robert O. Case III
Jeffrey G. Crawford 86
Andrew E. Crowell
Eva S. Davis
Azhil Alex Durairaj, MD 86
Jorge G. Gonzalez, PhD
Jane R. Herzog
Teena M. Hostovich
Kenneth Liang
http://www.flintridgeprep.org/page.cfm?p=517
LibDemAlways
(15,139 posts)public schools. School choice, of course, is at the discretion of the parents, but each child kept out of the local schools means fewer dollars funneled into public education.
I detest the $1000 admission requirement and the $2700 photo requirement for these things.The ten grand co-host requirement is simply beyond the pale. Having to pay thousands for access sends the message that ordinary people who don't have that kind of money to throw around aren't welcome to the party. It's the height of elitism, but one would expect nothing less from the Clintons.
amborin
(16,631 posts)synergie
(1,901 posts)being funneled into schools when parents choose a private school for whatever reason?
The money that's raised at these events is to fund the party and the candidates both the presidential and all the ones down ballot all over the country, its what party members are both required to do and which they willingly do, to ensure that all of their party's candidates can have the money to run their campaigns.
Bernie is raking in lots of money, but he's not raised a single penny for anyone other than himself. That is the height of elitism, ALL for ME, and I'll use your resources and connections and donor lists, but I won't do a single thing to help anyone else get elected. That's elitist, it's selfish and it's not the Clintons.
Bernie agreed to raise funds, he gave his word, and the guy everyone thought he was a few months ago seemed to understand that the party needed funds for things like funding local and state level candidates, and GOTV efforts etc. But this new Bernie and his supporters seem to forget that without fundraising even a President Bernie would be toothless, gormless and powerless, and a victim of the GOP controlled everything, the Congress and the state level.
If you wish to be in the party, then come on in and participate, don't just whine about not being able to attend a single event, that just reeks of envy. And keep your word, otherwise it's the height of dishonesty and arrogance, and you all keep telling us what a great, honest guy Bernie is, and how much integrity he has, at what point will he be demonstrating this?
LibDemAlways
(15,139 posts)However, in California those funds are distributed to schools based on attendance figures. Every child not attending a neighborhood school means that school is receiving fewer tax dollars. That's just how it works.
As for the fundraisers, I could care less about attending Hillary's high priced events. I wouldn't go if she paid me. The Democratic Party is a dying beast anyway. Shoving a DINO down our throats? No thanks.
Tanuki
(14,893 posts)amounts for co-hosts? If not, please check out post #17 below for an example.
shadowandblossom
(718 posts)that, at least, doesn't seem like the height of elitism to me. But yes, times have changed.
msongs
(67,199 posts)full of grace is not a public school nor are hebrew schools or montessori.
LibDemAlways
(15,139 posts)Last edited Sun Mar 20, 2016, 05:55 PM - Edit history (1)
out of public schools means less government funding for those schools which hurts children whose families can't afford pricey private schools. My daughter attended public school and parents were constantly asked for contributions to fund programs the government couldn't provide.
If parents choose to go the private school route, they are certainly free to do so, but public schools in California anyway are allotted funds based on pupil attendance. Every private school child means less money in public school coffers.
synergie
(1,901 posts)various millages from ALL of their residents? How are children being hurt in any way whatsoever?
That's not the way it works everywhere, and not even in CA, where property taxes are indeed funding schools. The government doesn't provide funds for every program and that's not the fault of your neighbors who chose a private school for their children while they ALSO paid for your children's public schools.
Human101948
(3,457 posts)One more way to prove that they are better than the rest of us. Which affects us down the road in many ways.
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Human101948
(3,457 posts)Are you kidding me? They will have automatic entry into the most elite private universities, doors will open like magic when they decide what career.
Good for them. I hope that their parents have instilled in them an attitude different from that I encounter in gated communities and country clubs. Too many of the children in those places are trained to look down on those less blessed by an accident of birth.
kcr
(15,300 posts)Each pupil in a private school is a source of funding lost for the local public school. That adds up.
pdsimdars
(6,007 posts)synergie
(1,901 posts)but forgot for some reason that in order for any progress to be made that Dems must be supported in this election cycle and the GOTV must be funded etc.
Why isn't Bernie doing anything for the base of the party he so newly joined?
JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)Name any other group of people it would be ok to demonize with such a broad brush.
You want them to pay more taxes? Sure, Im right there with you (as are many wealthy people), but demonizing wealth is a losing message. We're trying to increase peoples access to wealth, not tear everyone down to poverty.
amborin
(16,631 posts)aires? don't you think that's undemocratic?
synergie
(1,901 posts)What's undemocratic about having a private fundraiser to raise money for the party? Or do you not believe in private anything? Is anyone allowed to functions at your home or at a venue you've hired?
What exactly is your issue here? What is your attack that anyone must defend against? You're upset that some school you found online is nicer than the one you went to, or that your kids go to?
synergie
(1,901 posts)a private education for their kids. And who says that everyone in the pictures above is wealthy? Other than the OP that is. Many of these posts seem to be all about expressing one's own envy and their misunderstanding of how school taxes work. (You're paying them even if you're also paying a hefty tuition for Jr. elsewhere, and no one is getting robbed.)
shadowandblossom
(718 posts)Thanks for your comments here, I've seen this attitude a lot too and think we're better without that.
PowerToThePeople
(9,610 posts)shadowandblossom
(718 posts)But if I were them I wouldn't put my kids in public school either.
synergie
(1,901 posts)holding a fund raiser, and then for some reason spent the time pasting information from some school for some reason that only she knows.
The presidents kids don't attend public school, that's a silly thing to demand, even Amborin isn't going there, in fact I have no idea what her point is here.
High ranking officals, like the pres and VP etc. require high levels of security. That's why they go to places where that's already in place and where it's easily monitored. It's way more expensive to try to send them to a "public school", that's an insane idea, for the cost, the security and common sense alone.
Chelsea and the Obama girls attended Sidwell Friends, which is a private school in DC and it's got several high profile families who send their kids there.
Apparently if you choose to send your child to a private school, for whatever reason, the OP and several others think you're evil. To them, private school means that you are automatically wealthy, they literally have no idea that many people who do attend these schools are there despite not having wealthy families. There are sports and academic scholarships, the children whose parents are faculty, and the kids whose families work their hearts out and who scrimp and save to ensure that if their kids get in, that they can receive a good education. But again, if you're all about attacking those you imagine to be wealthier than you, then disparaging is your goal and who cares about facts, just post a few pictures from the school's website, and sharpen up the guillotine.
synergie
(1,901 posts)here, but what exactly is the point of this post? OMG people send their kids to PRIVATE SCHOOLS!! Get out the guillotine!!!
Is that it? OOOOH look they have alumni on their Board of Trustees and teachers and stuff, almost like it's a school or something! And look how opulent, and ritzy almost like it's in California or something! Get out the pitchforks!!!
Seriously, why do you bother with all the cutting and the pasting for literally no reason?
JoePhilly
(27,787 posts).... supporting Berine.
It's strange how some of his supporters spend all their time trying to manufacture outrage against Clinton.
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Tanuki
(14,893 posts)I'm not talking about the $27 donors Tad Devine likes to tout...or even the high profile Susan Sarandons or Daniel Craigs....I'm talking about the ones like this:
https://secure.berniesanders.com/page/contribute/los-angeles-fundraising-reception
Los Angeles Fundraiser with Bernie Sanders
On Wednesday, October 14, join Bernie Sanders for a fundraising reception at the home of Linda and Syd Leibovitch in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California. Bernie looks forward to talking with you about his campaign for the presidency and his agenda for America. Rock group America will be playing a special performance at the event.
Online tickets for this event are sold out.
Support Levels for this Event:
Attendee: $250 per person
Guest: $500 per person
Supporter: $1000 per person
Maximum donor: $2700 per person*
Co-host: Raise $10,000 per person *
*level includes invitation to pre-event reception
A message from the host:
Please join me in supporting Bernie. I believe that every American has a responsibility to participate in our democracy and thats why Im supporting Bernie Sanders. He has consistently stood up against big money in politics and has been unwavering in his commitment to working people. Healthcare, education, clean water and air these are but a few of our inalienable rights as Americans and rights that Bernie has consistently fought for. Join me as we ignite the revolution that catapults us to greatness.
- Linda
Host List:
Cindy Asner
Benjamin W. Decker
Sherry & Leo Frumkin
Frances Fisher
Peter Fitzer
Joe Green
Judith Lelend
Chris Kantrowitz
Mimi Kennedy
Nancy Koppleman
Jamie McGurk
Jerry & Jan Manpearl
Mark Rassi
Marianne Williamson
Fla Dem
(23,352 posts)about Bernie. Imagine hob-nobbling with the well-to-do. Asking for contributions in the $1000's. That saintly halo has certainly been tarnished.
oasis
(49,152 posts)send their children to such an exceptional school.
shadowandblossom
(718 posts)I wish I could do something like that for my kids if I ever have them. I have thought about how I would hire private instructors too if I could, although I'd settle for being able to homeschool. Though, that probably won't be a financially viable option for me either.
kcr
(15,300 posts)Sure, there are areas with bad public schools, and I would not begrudge a parent who lived in such an area from seeking out alternatives. But other than that, I think public schools have an unfair reputation in our country. I think many parents who choose it choose it for the wrong reasons and would be better off sending their kids to public schools. They're misinformed when they pick a private school, wasting their money in the process, their kids miss out on what likely could have been a better education for them, and depriving their local public school of funds to boot. What I begrudge is the general idea that public schools in our country are inferior, when it just isn't true.
shadowandblossom
(718 posts)I don't know how we do funding for public schools. I know we can't compete with an 8 to 1 teacher to student ratio like the poster mentioned, and no doubt they can attract great teachers and keep them too. I know there are good schools out there, but I know I needed different kind of environment than the one available to me and I'd like to give my kids a different choice; I'm not trying to beat up the public education system--most of us wouldn't be able to read without it and that means me too. You sound like maybe you are in education.
kcr
(15,300 posts)I just support public education because it's so important and believe it's fundamental to a free and equal society. I want to clarify, I don't blanket condemn all private schools or all parents who send their children to them. It's much more nuanced than that, of course. I just think that public schools have been maligned for so long, largely for political reasons, and that perception has caused a lot of damage. I mainly wanted to clear up a misconception about funding upthread.
I agree with you that it's fundamental to a free and equal society. I can understand why you would react to it's being dismissed or to things that undermine it.
I chose to react to this post in the way I did because it seemed to me it was just trying to demonize people with money because they have access to things the rest of us don't. I wanted to be clear that I don't begrudge them that, and that it doesn't make them bad people. I didn't read the whole post, that's just what it seemed to be going for to me, and I wanted to reject that idea that seemed to be behind it.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)Also because my oldest was the poster child for the little boy that would attract bulllies and also in Texas, I had repeatedly heard how bad the schools were and TAK tests.
By the time my oldest got to fourth grade, youngest first grade, I had experienced enough, researched enough, saw enough to know the better education was public with its diversity and funds and resources and the bullying was worse in private and TAK tests were unfortunate, but both boys could endure just fine. With all that, the private was a waste of money. And I agree, it does take away from public funding. I have always opposed the charter that existence is out of profit, which tends toward greed, at the expense of the consumer taking the needed resources from public and those kids that would be stuck in the poorly funded public system.
katsy
(4,246 posts)schools that are public. The one my kids go to are public (free) w/avg class of 10:1 and is #37 in great high schools, US News & World Report.
And every student is issued a laptop. It's not as pretty as that campus but it rates right up there with the best.
shadowandblossom
(718 posts)Do you live in a big city? I grew up in a pretty rural area, my first school was honest-to-god an old country school with six grades in one class and one teacher. It was a little different
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)AP program mainstreamed them in tougher academics and stronger focus and a more serious learning environment along with bringing those courses to college level, taking them to a 3 and half year program as opposed to four, saving us money.
shadowandblossom
(718 posts)I still don't have kids though... just think about this stuff in advance I guess. Interesting to hear all the different thoughts, and all the positive experiences with public schooling.
katsy
(4,246 posts)That's what we're shooting for also.
katsy
(4,246 posts)but kids are bussed to small city
shadowandblossom
(718 posts)I'd be fine with something like that.
katsy
(4,246 posts)International standards and small amazing classes
Both my kids love their school.
oasis
(49,152 posts)I read the inspiration for your screen name on another thread yesterday and I applaud you for your sentiment therein. It's always good to see posters doing there part in bringing the discussion at DU to a reasonable level of civility. I'll admit I have sometimes slipped in the civility department although I know how important it is for DUers to come together for the task ahead of us.
Again, thanks for being a breath of fresh air.
RandySF
(57,661 posts)Anyway, can we keep the kids out of this?
MineralMan
(146,192 posts)Maybe you believe that private schools should be illegal? Perhaps you think that only people with children in public schools should support political candidates?
I'm not sure I understand you completely. Yes, Hillary Clinton is attending a fundraiser. Nobody should be surprised that her supporters are interested in helping to finance her campaign, along with contributing to the Democratic Party and its other candidates. In reality, we should be glad that people contribute to Democratic candidates instead of Republican ones.
But, these are rich people, right? I see that the minimum contribution for this event is $1000. I've been able to donate that amount to a presidential campaign a few times in my life. I can't do that any more, now that I'm on Social Security, but I'm glad others are doing so. If people attending this donate $2700, they get to have a photo taken with the candidate. Once they make that donation, though, they've donated the maximum they can to a candidate's primary campaign. For many people having a photo of themselves standing next to a President is worth that much. It's not worth that much to me, and I don't have that much.
Then, there are those people who get other people to donate and bring those donations to the event. If they collect $10,000 or more, they get to call themselves co-hosts of the event. That's cool with me. Those are people who talk to others they know and convince them to donate to the campaign of a Democratic candidate for President. That's a good thing. If someone can get 100 people to donate $100, they get to call themselves a co-host. Good job, I say, if they can manage to raise that much from people they know.
So, wealthy people send their kids to private schools? How is that surprising? When I was in high school in the early 1960s, I had a job delivering milk from a local dairy. I delivered milk to several homes that had children in private schools. I knew some of those kids, too.
I've been to some of these type of events. I didn't contribute, though. I was a volunteer at them. Sometimes I parked cars. Sometimes I carried around hors d'oeuvre on a tray or did other things. I was glad to do it, because I couldn't afford to donate, and appreciated the fact that people who shared my support for a candidate could afford to. Candidates need funds in our election system. People who donate to Democrats are our friends, folks. Truly they are.
gollygee
(22,336 posts)Is that the point of this?