To the Chatsworth board of directors,
We, the parents of Chatsworth East, fully support the letter outlining our strong objection to the Building & Maintenance fee for 2016-2017. [click link here to see full letter]
We understand the rationale for the fee, yet we believe it is grossly premature, as it covers services and facilities that will not be realised until 2018. We are also concerned about the retention of current East campus families.
We recognise the inevitability of the future campus move and we understand the long-term benefits for both school and students, yet we oppose the payment of this unanticipated and unjust fee. We are one, but we are many, and hope to progress positively towards a brighter future together.
Parents of Chatsworth East
Updates
March 14, 2016
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you have stepped up to support this. This momentum belongs entirely to the parents who refused to accept an unfair timeline. It is clear that we are not alone in our concerns about these fees.
Reached 100 supporters
March 14, 2016
36 Comments
A building and maintenance fee for what? We have - toilets that are about to fall apart - no changing rooms - no showers - no shaded play/PE area The fee is intended for a building that Chatsworth should move to in August 2018 (or later) and my children will never set foot in. You are, rapidly, closing the fee gap with schools that do have the facilities.
I think this fee is underhand and unnecessary. It promotes the kind of sneaky 'move the goalpost' values that I am sure none of our children want to inherit. I urge the school to reconsider for its own reputation and to restore the faith and loyalty of the parents.
I understand a building fee however the amount should be explained like in a Profit and Loss Statement. What are the findings are used for at the current location and not to subsidise other buildings which are not related to the campus. Cannot see the transparency of the fee.
We are trying to remain at Chatsworth East as long as possible. You curtailed that by making an east campus unavailable in future. Please don't push us out even earlier because we can't afford additional fees we can't pay for facilities that are not there. We love Chatsworth. Thank you.
I vehemently object to the proposed fees as my children will not be moving to the new campus, so why should I be funding a campus that my children won't even be setting foot in?!!
Grossly unfair especially to those of us leaving the school soon.
Ethan Mackay
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To the Chatsworth board of directors,
We, the parents of Chatsworth East, fully support the letter outlining our strong objection to the Building & Maintenance fee for 2016-2017. [click link here to see full letter]
We understand the rationale for the fee, yet we believe it is grossly premature, as it covers services and facilities that will not be realised until 2018. We are also concerned about the retention of current East campus families.
We recognise the inevitability of the future campus move and we understand the long-term benefits for both school and students, yet we oppose the payment of this unanticipated and unjust fee. We are one, but we are many, and hope to progress positively towards a brighter future together.
Parents of Chatsworth East
Updates
March 14, 2016
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you have stepped up to support this. This momentum belongs entirely to the parents who refused to accept an unfair timeline. It is clear that we are not alone in our concerns about these fees.
Reached 100 supporters
March 14, 2016
36 Comments
Instead of raising fees, could we consider fundraising activities? There are many ways we could achieve the required funds which could also help build community spirit between both campuses? Would respectfully request reconsideration. Thank you.
A building and maintenance fee for what? We have - toilets that are about to fall apart - no changing rooms - no showers - no shaded play/PE area The fee is intended for a building that Chatsworth should move to in August 2018 (or later) and my children will never set foot in. You are, rapidly, closing the fee gap with schools that do have the facilities.
I think this fee is underhand and unnecessary. It promotes the kind of sneaky 'move the goalpost' values that I am sure none of our children want to inherit. I urge the school to reconsider for its own reputation and to restore the faith and loyalty of the parents.
I understand a building fee however the amount should be explained like in a Profit and Loss Statement. What are the findings are used for at the current location and not to subsidise other buildings which are not related to the campus. Cannot see the transparency of the fee.
We are trying to remain at Chatsworth East as long as possible. You curtailed that by making an east campus unavailable in future. Please don't push us out even earlier because we can't afford additional fees we can't pay for facilities that are not there. We love Chatsworth. Thank you.
I vehemently object to the proposed fees as my children will not be moving to the new campus, so why should I be funding a campus that my children won't even be setting foot in?!!
Grossly unfair especially to those of us leaving the school soon.
Ethan Mackay
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Instead of raising fees, could we consider fundraising activities? There are many ways we could achieve the required funds which could also help build community spirit between both campuses? Would respectfully request reconsideration. Thank you.