YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK
Why does a Texas school district feel it needs to spend $30,000 to bring in an outside speaker for its convocation?
ECISD finalized an agreement in May with Dr. Benjamin Carson, a world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon, who is a director at John Hopkins Hospital. His biography includes an inspiring story of how Carson went from the streets to the operating room. Carson is listed with the Washington Speakers Bureau and listed in the grade-5 speaker’s fee category, which lists speakers’ fees between $25,000 and $40,000. Mike Adkins, ECISD public information officer, said Carson came recommended to the district.
I don’t care how good he is, it will not make a damn bit of difference in single classroom. Ahhh, what the heck, it’s only 30 grand.
2 Responses to “YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK”
 Comment by Rikki June 17th, 2005 at 7:43 pm |
Outrageous!!! They know they should spend that money on a football stadium! 😉 |
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Comment by maryalice June 18th, 2005 at 9:43 pm |
I would love to hear Dr. Ben Carson! I’m surprised that he would charge, but maybe he would talk to a local homeschool group for free. It might inspire some of my kids. |