A scaled-back reception was held for Carolyn Morrison after she was sworn into office today as the newest Wake County school board member.
Today's fare of punch, nuts and small pastries cost $184, according to Greg Thomas, a school district spokesman. That compares to $487.50 that was spent last month at Keith Sutton's reception, where hot hors d'oeuvres were served.
Among the guests at today's reception were State Superintendent June Atkinson, Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison, Wake County Commissioners Stan Norwalk and Harold Webb and former school board member Beverley Clark.
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Maybe for Halloween
Wed, 09/16/2009 - 09:16 — TrailerParkGirlthe BOE can dress up as Marie Antoinette.
(Yes, I know the "Let them eat cake" quote being attributed to her is disputed, but it is the concept that matters.)
Other BOEs in the nation have voluntarily reduced their compensation, including down to $0, in response to budget constraints and have never held receptions for themselves.
I agree
Wed, 09/16/2009 - 07:13 — mommy59Way too much for the receptions when they wouldn't give the valedictorians a cake.Also agree the money could have bought more paper.
Hypocrisy
Tue, 09/15/2009 - 20:54 — MamaLynnThey couldn't host the celebration for the valedictorians because of budget issues isn't that right?
I also just dropped off a case of paper at my kids school. At $34 a case that $184 + $487 from the last reception would purchase about another 20 cases!
Let's vote these clowns out!
When the candidates we
Tue, 09/15/2009 - 20:51 — CaryCurmudgeonWhen the candidates we support get elected, I will be happy to chip in my own money for their reception so that not one dime ends up on a dinner plate instead of in the classroom.
Me, too
Wed, 09/16/2009 - 09:21 — TrailerParkGirlHow about asking for donations at the reception and then giving the extra money to the school system?
they still don't get it
Tue, 09/15/2009 - 20:31 — loriacI'll be writing Kevin Hill another note regarding their lack of leadership, and their gall to have a reception for an appointed board member when teachers don't have enough paper. Unreal.
... and Nero fiddles as Rome
Tue, 09/15/2009 - 19:10 — CaryCurmudgeon... and Nero fiddles as Rome burns.
still too much
Tue, 09/15/2009 - 18:47 — momsateacherWhen teachers are reduced to asking parents to donate basic classroom supplies, that's still $184 too much. I hope this announcement is not met with congratulations for responsible spending.