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[caligirlz]

About 26% of our taxes.

K-12 education. States are one of the main funders of the nation’s public elementary and secondary schools, which some 50 million students — almost nine out of ten enrolled school-age children — attend. About one-fourth of state spending on average, or about $260 billion, goes toward public education. States generally provide grants to local school districts (or to cities or counties, where those entities are responsible for administering schools) to fund schools, rather than paying teacher salaries and other school costs directly. Local governments are the other primary funder of public schools. The federal government pays less than 10 percent of public school costs.

Yes....and how will this affect (the 26% of our taxes) if Sutter wins this contest sponsored by a private company? I'm still not seeing the connection you are trying to make.

[folsom500]

Yes....and how will this affect (the 26% of our taxes) if Sutter wins this contest sponsored by a private company? I'm still not seeing the connection you are trying to make.

It won't at all - I think DUDE was responding to another post related to post that suggested that "if one is a taxpayer then how could they NOT vote for this" or something like that.
Any amount of help from the private sector will not affect the public support for the school or any other school. But as the government aid for all of our schools K-12 and CSU and others dwindles it is nice the Sutter will at least gain the $70K ( Retail ) for computers and software.

[Dude]

To add to the list of Prominent Facebookers supporting us:

NOTE: these guys posted it on their own, not me!

98 Rock
https://www.facebook...334694419899069

Radio 94.7
https://www.facebook...203954309711865

The DJ's Fan Page from 94.7
https://www.facebook...315294155195338

[Dude]

If an entity even slightly rely on taxes, I will always support legitimate others to contribute.

[mac_convert]

I would like to state that I haven't created any email addresses to use just for this event. I happen to have a fcusd address and four others that I use for various groups. I figure it is fair since they are valid. Now if I created email accounts for my dogs and cats that wouldn't be fair!

That's crazy!!! (the hacking)
I totally agree with you (Schools in smaller communities may have superior projects but don't stand a chance with this system).

Just think, when Folsom wins, we can all congratulate ourselves on cheating (the hacking) & our multiple email accounts created just for this vote.

[Dude]

No punt intended but it seems the human nature to feel sympathy and sorrow aroused by the misfortune is getting the better of most. Honestly speaking, I think Sutter has produced the best video if you stick to only criteria given to them.

If not awarded the single "People's Choice Award", they will have a very fair and probable chance at one of the four "Grand Prizes".

^{Daily voting is crucial
http://www.samsung.c...olvefortomorrow}

[Dude]

C'mon people, if we all incrementally comment on these More Prominent FBkers, they may just bump our drive back to the TOP of the list for even more notoriety.

I'd venture to say that they each probably have more followers than us all combined.

https://www.facebook...229501483811857

https://www.facebook...203954309711865

https://www.facebook...315294155195338

https://www.facebook...334694419899069

[Dude]

94.7 did it!!!

https://www.facebook.com/radio947

[supermom]

I just can't help but wonder how many cookies have been infiltrated into my system since I have voted for this thing, and every single time it has asked for confirmation of the same exact e-mail I have given. It almost feels like I am participating in one of those pyramid scheme thingys. Especially since I liked someone's comment about the samsung competition and now I am being bombarded with samsung ads on my facebook.

[Dude]

Look for that icon in the upper right of the post when you mouse-over, click it and pick the option that suite you best.

Or perhaps something like the drop arrow:

[Dude]

The gap appears to be closing...

[Dude]

Thanks to the school district; the media; the press; all here; all connected from here; those not minding a reminder that it's Daily Voting; and to the following LOCALS that agreed to help circulate:

Creekside Oaks Retirement
Park Folsom

Folsom City Hall
Folsom Fire
Folsom Police
Folsom Library
Folsom Post Office
Folsom Zoo

Sports Complex
Aquatic Center

Kids Care Dental
Cosmetic Dental
Pediatric Dr Lloren's

Great Cuts
Valero
Bowl
Walgreens
Tricks
Costco

Bel Air
Raleys
Save Mart
Safeway

Little Caesars
Mylapore
Ruchi
KFC

St. John Notre Dame
Knights of Columbus
Tutoring Club
Intel

Action Day
Phoenix
Brighton
Kinder Care
Kids Kount
Montessori
Little Folks Uni
Mount Olive
La Petite
Bright Beginnings

sacbee.com
folsomtelegraph.com
facebook.com/GoodDaySacramento
facebook.com/inkdupdrummer
facebook.com/stylemediagroup
facebook.com/radio947
facebook.com/98rock
facebook.com/selvanpoothamby
facebook.com/profile.php?id=1658290809
facebook.com/kelli.vaccaro

And countless more...

[john]

ahem, add MyFolsom.com to the list... ;-)

[Dude]

26 Likes https://www.facebook...306936766033509 GoodDaySacramento
19 Likes https://www.facebook...334694419899069 98Rock
18 Likes https://www.facebook...203954309711865 radio947
07 Likes https://www.facebook...353639541347467 radio947 again
02 Likes https://www.facebook...315294155195338 drummer via radio947
02 Likes https://www.facebook...229501483811857 stylemediagroup

Please Like & Comment 'em to keep active and a possible bump to the Top-of-the-Wall like radio947 did on their own accord!

[karv1009]

That's crazy!!! (the hacking)
I totally agree with you (Schools in smaller communities may have superior projects but don't stand a chance with this system).

Just think, when Folsom wins, we can all congratulate ourselves on cheating (the hacking) & our multiple email accounts created just for this vote.

Hello my name is Kim. I'm from that small "farm" community that everyone is trying to beat.. This contest was designed to help our children and our schools..It pretty sad that "some" have had to resort to cheating to win.. What does that teach our children.. Our school may be smaller than Sutter and we may be a farming community, but that doesnt mean that our children havent work just as hard to get where they are..Our community has been through alot these last 6 months with many of our towns destroyed by Hurricane Irene.. It says a lot about our community that we can pull together and show support for each other..that our school of 1000 children vs a school with several times that can hold pace with them...THATS WHAT COMMUNITY MEANS TO US!! no matter how big or small..we are there to help each other..whether we win or lose we are very proud of our students and all that they have done..and our children will be winners either way!!!