Teachers and Students Getting Short Changed

By IPSB Employee
Published/Last Modified on Thursday, September 11, 2008 10:36 AM CDT

I am not sure if the public is aware of the procedures for teachers and students receiving supplies for each school year. You, as good citizens of New Iberia, contribute to a fund (1/2 cent sales tax) when you make purchases as a consumer. This money is distributed to schools on a "per student" basis. Schools then divide the money so that paper, dry erase markers, staples, printer ink, etc can be purchased as needed. Teachers are also able to order things for their specific classes in order to set up centers and perform other things like painting, science experiments, etc. Teachers are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to order their items from a company called School Specialty because they will get a small discount on merchandise purchased through them. As stated previously, these orders were placed in the spring and MOST teachers have still not received their supplies. Now it is September and we've just learned that anything not delivered within 60 days will be cancelled and not be shipped at all. One thing worth mentioning is that someone at the school board (we don't know who) has told School Specialty NOT to send our items as they usually do, but to trickle them in because the school board has NO SPACE or PERSONNEL to check it in. I'm pretty sure that IPSB has a warehouse somewhere or a few empty classrooms that could hold our supplies. I'd even give up my Saturday or Sunday to go sort through some items for them. I'm sure other teachers would do the same. One of the reasons we are so upset is because this year we have a new reading series that requires us to ability group students for instruction. We ordered tons of things for creating centers that we are required to have. I hope you, as a community, support us and your children and cry out loud over this situation. You don't realize just how much money is being wasted. Just as an example, my allottment was about $400. Multiply that by all the teachers in this system and it's a lot of your money being wasted.

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David Delahoussaye wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:47 AM:

" Daivd Delahoussaye is a typical government worker. Take it like I give it....Instead of trying to make things better he tells us, the taxpayers that pay his salary, "your "complaining" will do absolutely nothing to change any of the procedures we have established for the processing and receiving of these orders." He should be reprimanded for faulty service. "

jd wrote on Sep 28, 2008 10:36 AM:

" I can't believe the comments that I just read. First of all no parent can blame the way there child acts on a teacher. That is you!. As for supplies, what do the teachers at senior high need them for. My child mostly has to get her assignments of the computer along with "class notes". I wonder what the teachers do all day. I know that most of the time my daughter will bring a disk home for school work. As I see the teachers at nish complain about pay and wanting more money while they do less work. "

Lynn wrote on Sep 26, 2008 7:43 PM:

" I'm so glad I only have one child and he's almost out of school. All this name calling and attitudes are so childish. And we wonder why our kids have issues....sheesh!! "

UGH wrote on Sep 26, 2008 7:05 PM:

" As of right now all of you bickering back and forth are acting worse than some of the students we "put first". We received our supplies Thursday before Ike but still have not received them. Yes I do think the process could be refined or vendors changed but DEAL with it! Others do read these and opt not to put their children into the public school system within the parish because of forums like this and the one regarding salary. "

David Delahoussaye wrote on Sep 26, 2008 3:36 PM:

" Actually, no your "complaining" will do absolutely nothing to change any of the procedures we have established for the processing and receiving of these orders..Once again you obviously know nothing about what we do..10% orders last year were finished up at the same exact time, matter of fact the last one was delivered on September 24, 2007...this trend will continue year after year...get used to it...this has been played out....turn the page!! If you have a problem with it come see me personally...oh yeah, next time PLEASE LEAVE YOUR NAME!! "

To David wrote on Sep 26, 2008 2:44 PM:

" Hopefully our "complaining" will lead to more efficient and timely deliveries for our students next year! You didn't do such a good job this year so stop patting everybody on the back! Our supplies should have been taken care of BEFORE the start of school! "

David Delahoussaye wrote on Sep 26, 2008 11:07 AM:

" Just wanted to thank all teachers and principals at schools throughout the parish WHO WERE patient in receiving of their 10% teacher supplies. We have one school left to be delivered and that should be sometime next week. It is a mammoth task to process these requests and receive these orders, but only a fraction of the work involved in supplying the needs of a school system the size of ours. Thanks to all the warehouse personnel, Adm. Office staff, including my purchasing staff for the hard work.To all the rest find something else to complain about.It's what you do!! "

Former IPSB employee wrote on Sep 25, 2008 8:58 PM:

" Do people actually think David is responsible for choosing the vendor? Attend a Board meeting instead of complaining and listening to misinformed people. News flash.... the Board wants the cheapest so that is what they get and it's no surprise that the vendor won't take the blame. Take it up with the Board,otherwise shut up. "

Teacher agrees wrote on Sep 25, 2008 7:57 PM:

" I am a teacher and I do teach all the "new" things they want us to. I was also educated in the 70's and 80's when there was more of the three R's. Guess what, we are fine today and we did graduate knowing how to read. I agree that too many new methods and subjects are killing our educational system. We learned by repetition, flash cards, drill & practice, and round robin reading, and it worked. I'm a firm believer in these old but tried and true methods. Call me old-fashioned-I-guess. "

wonderwhy wrote on Sep 25, 2008 1:27 PM:

" The Dept of Education was formed in 1979 and the education in this country has gone down hill since. I know this will really sound stupid but for 200 years education was reading, writing, arithmetic and we became the greatest, most innvovated nation on earth. Now since we are using "new methods", kids cannot read, write, or add. Just perhaps something has changed and it is not for the better. "

To to David.... even though its probably not even him wrote on Sep 25, 2008 10:14 AM:

" I'm glad I am not the only one that called. Evidently he told you the same thing on the phone he told me. Now he is crawfishing out of it. David, why did you say that there was not enough personnel and you were doing what you could? You blamed the hurricanes and the new school year. Now you are trying to tell the public that 85% of the supplies were delivered??? I don't think so. What are you trying to do? Save your job or Dale Henderson's reputation? "

Hot wrote on Sep 25, 2008 4:18 AM:

" Feeling the heat David? "

to David.... even though its probably not even him.... wrote on Sep 25, 2008 4:16 AM:

" Don't tell people something on the phone then try to cover your tail online... it don't work that way lol. "

Wheres the personnel wrote on Sep 24, 2008 3:57 PM:

" How come they are soooooo short-handed this year and not in years past? I say we, as a community, keep the pressure on. I know for a fact that North Lewis has not received anything yet and if anyone has pull it looks like it would be them. I feel sorry for teachers in schools that don't have loud parents. "

David Delahoussaye wrote on Sep 24, 2008 2:39 PM:

" I AM DAVID DELAHOUSSAYE, and yes I AM the PURCHASING AGENT in question at the Iberia Parish School Board, and YES the authors of these 2 articles are VERY IGNORANT PEOPLE for not doing their research and stirring up this nonsense!!...When the first article was written over 85% of the schools had already received their supplies!!.....GET THE FACTS and don't you EVER EVER tell me I DON'T do my job, or HOW TO DO IT!!...I have no respect for those who are willing to point the finger and lie to the general public, but TOO COWARD to give their names!! "

to informed wrote on Sep 24, 2008 1:59 PM:

" How do i know you are not DAVID DELAHOUSSAYE? As angry as you are, you must be him or work very closely with him. Perhaps the very reason that we dont have our supplies is because he's playing on forums all day. "

To Informed wrote on Sep 24, 2008 1:26 PM:

" You are the one that is severely UNINFORMED! Call David Delahoussaye and he will tell you that they DO NOT have the personnel to check in the supplies and there are some on back order. Since you are so UNINFORMED the number is 365-2341. "

Just a though wrote on Sep 24, 2008 12:09 PM:

" INFORMED must work at central office. "

to informed... wrote on Sep 24, 2008 11:33 AM:

" You apparently have not taken the time to read through the comments. If you had, you would see that teachers are confirming that they have not received the needed supplies, are in need of them, and would volunteer time, and also some have spoken to school board members who have said they don't have the personnel to check the supplies in.
Pay attention before opening your big mouth and making an UNINFORMED comment.
All you have to do is read... very simple...
(Or maybe your teacher way back when didn't get their supplies and you can't read... hmmmm) "

Informed wrote on Sep 23, 2008 4:33 PM:

" Where are these ignorant people getting their information about the majority of schools not receiving their supplies from?....You are SO misinformed on the situation!!.....Don't act like you know something if you know NOTHING!!!!!!!! Quit YOUR WHINING and get the facts!! "

another teachers perspective wrote on Sep 23, 2008 4:27 PM:

" I am another teacher in Iberia Parish and I must say that I agree with the new teacher. Yes, it is true that teachers take work home but watch the number of teachers that leave 5 min. after the bell without one thing in their hand. No papers to grade, nothing to use for planning etc... No one suggested that without 10% $ means worksheets. I have centers in my room that cost very little and were created by me, not purchased. I can also assume that "new teacher" uses a computer if they are on this forum.Why so nasty? "

to the Real World people wrote on Sep 23, 2008 1:32 PM:

" First of all, I think you are the same person posting twice. Having said that, you obviously didn't get enough with paper and pencils in your schooling. Look at your grammar and spelling. I don't know who you spoke to, but the majority of the schools have still not received from School Specialty. I wonder who told you that and why they would lie. Our large school of over 30 teachers has still not received one item. Friends at other schools say the same. Don't kid yourself--back-ordered means cancelled! "

Do not make enough to buy my own supplies wrote on Sep 23, 2008 11:17 AM:

" Years ago, teachers did teach with pencils, paper, textbooks, and manuels. We are discouraged today to use the following methods to teach everyday. They now expect us to incorporate technology, hands on activities, creative responses, and encourage higher order thinking. All without daily use of worksheets, textbooks, and other "old" methods of teaching. In the "Real World," one should receive the supplies needed to complete the job required. Teaching is the same. If you want us to do our job the "correct" way, using the new methods of teaching, give us the supplies to do so. "

DM wrote on Sep 23, 2008 8:15 AM:

" Thank you new teacher you said it all!! We could use more like you in Iberia Parish!! "

REAL WORLD 101 wrote on Sep 22, 2008 9:59 PM:

" Please be advised that you are living in the real world. Yes, life is unfair, and all that is promised is not always recieved. OUCH! Oh do I know, this is SO true. Unfair, but true! I went to school when there as no such thing as 10%. Teachers taught from teacher manuels, using paper, pencil and the very basics. Amazingly enough they now have Doctors, Lawyers, and yes even teachers that learned without 10%. It can be done. Be patient! Did call and most schools have recieved most items ordered, some on back order. Good Luck! "

This is the real world wrote on Sep 22, 2008 6:58 PM:

" If you haven't figured it out yet, this is the real world. Not all that we are promised, do we recieve. Believe me I know! All this complaining only makes our teachers and school system look bad. Be patient. I inquired and most schools recived, again most, NOT ALL, due to back orders, of items orded. Again, NOT ALL! Please be professional and use the skills you aquired in college to teach our students. There was no such thing as 10% when some of us went to school, and amazingly we have doctors, lawyers, TEACHERS..... go figure. "

to new teacher wrote on Sep 22, 2008 6:43 PM:

" I don't know where you teach, but our parking lot is nowhere empty at 10 minutes after the bell. Any of us who teach know that teachers take work home. It is 6:45 and I just finished grading papers and entering grades through my HOME computer. You do know what they are, right? That's how we can leave early. We have computers at home. Duh!! "

Another Teacher wrote on Sep 22, 2008 12:09 PM:

" Many other parishes do not receive 10% money to buy supplies. The teachers in this parish do. Many are displeased beacause tax money is used to provide teachers with additional materials for their classrooms, and many teachers are not receiving what was promised to them. Teachers are not making outrageous requests, they are only asking for what they were promised. I often do leave school right after the dismissal bell. I also have a laptop, flashdrive, and copy machine that I do a large amount of work on at home. "

new teacher to parish wrote on Sep 22, 2008 8:56 AM:

" I am amazed at the comments about the teacher supplies. I am a new teacher to this parish. The school district I came from did not offer 10% monies to teachers. We provided what we needed for our classes ourselves. That district used reading groups for years with centers we set up without 10% monies. Our teachers worked after the dismissal bell often and even weekends. I am amazed how the parking lot is empty 10 min. after the dismissal bell. I think perhaps there is a bigger problem than 10% supplies. "

Who wrote on Sep 19, 2008 6:57 PM:

" Just who is this David Delahoussaye and what is his title? Does his higher-ups know that he's holding up promised materials? I sure hope Dale Henderson and the board are following up on this situation. Election time will be here before you know it. "

Report cards next week wrote on Sep 19, 2008 11:35 AM:

" Student stations for reading and LEAP testing were not set up because the teachers did not receive their supplies. They get report cards next week. If you are not happy with your childs grades, do not blame the teacher - blame David Delahoussaye. He is responsible for the teachers not receiving their supplies. "

Rationalizer wrote on Sep 19, 2008 12:01 AM:

" It's no wonder we're almost last in education in the United States. We don't have people intelligent enough to provided items to educate our students. Low standards are what I'm seeing. This starts at the top and works it's way down. So unless we change the fools at the top of the system the system will flounder and our children will be less educated. I say throw them out on their ears. Just how pitiful can New Iberia be to let this type of travesty take place? Never mind, I already know the answer. VERY! "

Not a teacher wrote on Sep 18, 2008 4:33 PM:

" I'm not a teacher but a parent and I work in an office and that requires supplies and if I wouldn't get my supplies I would have a mess to keep anything organized not to mention the stress of it all. This is our children that these teachers have why isn't someone getting off there butt and doing there job. I read not enough space to store supplies then make some! I know of two schools that are empty that they can store supplies. This is ridiculous! I think that's an excuse! "

TO MORE CONFUSED wrote on Sep 18, 2008 3:48 PM:

" If you can read this---THANK A TEACHER!
No other professionals would be practicing if not for teachers. "

GOOD POINT wrote on Sep 18, 2008 1:58 PM:

" Good point. You would not tell any other proffession to "make do with what you have." Teaching no longer consists of open the book, read, complete worksheet, test. Teachers are now expected to be creative and introduce new learning techniques to their students. If the school board is changing the way they expect teachers to teach, they should provide them with the necessary supplies to do so. "

To More Confused wrote on Sep 18, 2008 12:43 PM:

" I am sure they can still do a good job without the supplies they ordered, but why should they have to? It's not whining when you are simply asking for what you need to do you job. Obviously you have never been in the school system. "

to more confused wrote on Sep 18, 2008 11:54 AM:

" Let's see if I understand this--things that are beneficial to future wage-earners in this society should just be overlooked. Let me see you tell this to people in other professions. Will you tell doctors to not try new medical procedures or chemists not to try and make new medications? Probably not. What you fail to understand is that education is changing. It's not just paper, books, and pencils anymore. New and innovative ways of teaching require costly supplies. You are probably not in a profession that changes lives, but TEACHERS ARE! "

More confused wrote on Sep 18, 2008 10:06 AM:

" Confused, I guess teachers couldn't do a good job before these supplies or this funding was available, huh? Give me a break!! I give more credit to the 99.9% of the teachers in Iberia Parish who DON'T WHINE and make do with what they have!!!!!!! "

Confused wrote on Sep 18, 2008 7:36 AM:

" I am confused as to why some individuals think that this post is better than a soap opera. No one is being dramatic. They are only asking for the supplies they ordered. Why does that seem audacious to some of you? If you order something, you expect to receive it, especially if you need to use what you ordered to do your job well. "

parent helper wrote on Sep 17, 2008 11:03 PM:

" Boys and girls STOP fussing and help your children's teachers get their supplies so they can provide a wonderful and exciting learning environment. They're not asking for extra recesses, or a 30 minute lunch break. Getting off track for a minute..Is it against the law to only give employees/students a 20 minute lunch break? After a teacher leaves the classroom, walks the students through the lunch line, open milk bottles, answer ten questions... teachers/students now have 13 minutes to eat. Parents go see it for yourself. EAT FAST! Some students try to sneak food out. "

Don T.. wrote on Sep 17, 2008 5:08 PM:

" This is better than day time soaps!! Amazing the drama a few complainers can cause!! To the teachers who do their jobs with what they have to work with, kudos to you!! "

to this is crazy wrote on Sep 17, 2008 8:48 AM:

" We are teachers and this is our life. We do lots of volunteering and helping whenever it's needed. You obviously don't have children who are affected by this, therefore you have no business commenting on our problems. Until you walk a day (or a week) in our shoes, please don't give us advice. "

This is crazy wrote on Sep 16, 2008 10:33 PM:

" You all need to get a life!! I can't believe EDUCATED people are involved in all this drama. Read a good book, go back to school, Volunteer to tutor students in need, help hurricane victims, find something better to do with your life. "

OBVIOUSLY wrote on Sep 16, 2008 2:35 PM:

" Obviously, someone is not doing their job or the teachers would have their supplies. "

In response.... wrote on Sep 16, 2008 2:34 PM:

" I do not think anyone is having a pity party here. Teachers just want to know why they are not getting the supplies they ordered. Many teachers want to try new things in the classroom and they need supplies to do so. Also, someone said that the principal who called the company to see why the teachers had not received their orders was out of line and should be held accountable. The principal was just doing his or her job. He or she was being accountable by finding out what was causing the delay. Someone needs to be responsible. "

to Andrea wrote on Sep 16, 2008 11:59 AM:

" Yes, I pay taxes. We all pay taxes for this to be provided to the schools. Remember, it is a SALES TAX! Next time, read a little more carefully. Tell me, would you be happy to pay a fee yourself instead of having the sales tax pay it for you? Probably not. You probably don't even have kids in school. If you do, you probably don't give a hoot who takes care of their needs. Don't fault us who support our teachers and schools. And quit the rambling, would you? "

Andrea B. wrote on Sep 16, 2008 11:23 AM:

" Supportive parent, do you even pay taxes? Why don't you find another cause and let people do their jobs...It's funny that all of these sideline quartebacks who know nothing about what's going on and listen to the pity party of a few, who know even less, are all of a sudden experts on the situation!! "

another teacher wrote on Sep 16, 2008 10:16 AM:

" I'm not a slacker or a complainer, and I spend a fortune on my students and my classroom every year. All of us teachers depend on our 10% money that we're allotted to pay for things that we need for our classrooms that we can't get otherwise and , of course, it's disappointing when we don't get the materials we say we're supposed to get. For instance, we changed our reading series this year and many teachers don't have teacher's manuals or the things they need to teach. It is difficult to understand the mistakes our "superiors" make. "

Another Another Teacher wrote on Sep 16, 2008 9:10 AM:

" I do not think the individuals employed with the IPSB are necessarily slackers, but they have an obligation to fullfill, and therefore they need to find a way to fullfill their obligation. You cannot collect taxpayers money to provide teachers with supplies and just not provide the teachers with supplies because you don't have enough people to hand out and organize the orders. If any other buisiness was run this way, they would not be a business for long. "

to yeah right wrote on Sep 16, 2008 9:07 AM:

" I understand your emphasis on accountability. So, who should we hold accountable for the supplies not reaching the teachers in a timely manner? It would be great if we all could purchase all of the supplies we needed for our classroom ourselves, but it is just too expensive. The teachers are not waiting for someone to take care of them. If a student was suppose to turn something in to you or owed you something, you would expect him or her to fullfill his or her obligation. That is all the teachers are asking for. "

Another Teacher wrote on Sep 16, 2008 9:05 AM:

" I agree that the supplies should not be held up. The school board expects teachers to teach with many new and innovative ideas, outside of books and worksheets. It is very difficult to be innovative when you have no money to spend. I would love to be able to purchase all of the supplies I need for every student on my own, but it is just not possible. You would be surprised how expensive construction paper, markers, scissors, etc... can be. That is not even including other things that we purchase like games and things for centers. "

Supportive Parent wrote on Sep 15, 2008 9:41 PM:

" to BS. Sounds like you are one of the slackers. If you aren't, then why are you so mad? Are you the one who made the decision to hold up these kids supplies? Teachers have enough to deal with with parents and planning and grading papers. Do you honestly think they would make up such a bogus situation? I hope they get what they need because after all it is tax-payer money that we want the schools to get. "

yeah right wrote on Sep 15, 2008 8:23 PM:

" I just might be teaching your personal children. If I am they are lucky because I am teaching them about personal responsibility and to stop whining about what everybody else either is, or is not doing for you. If you want your supplies, do like I did, go to the education center and get them. Stop crying and waiting for somebody to deliver them to your room.
And by the way, I know that you are one of those complainers about EVERYTHING, because your on this message board COMPLAINING!! "

JM wrote on Sep 15, 2008 7:57 PM:

" No, actually i do not work for the school system, but work for a vendor who has worked with both the purchasing and warehousing departments for many years and can assure you that the IPSB is one of the best systems that we have ever dealt with as far as these departments are concerned....you need to get a life...guess you'll just have to wait on your supplies....funny how a few bad apples such as you can make your whole school system look so bad...get a life!! Ever heard of books!! "

to JM TR wrote on Sep 15, 2008 5:17 PM:

" You obviously work for the school system because you sure are upset. Well, guess what? We teachers are upset too. Now that we've got you all talking and defending yourselves---where's our supplies? "

BS wrote on Sep 15, 2008 4:27 PM:

" By the way, I'm not nor would I ever be YOUR BABY!! "

BS wrote on Sep 15, 2008 4:24 PM:

" By the way, why are principals calling companies? That is not and never has been in their job description to do so...and it is those principals who wonder why things get so screwed up!! Whoever that principal is was WRONG to do so and should be held accountable!! "

BS wrote on Sep 15, 2008 4:16 PM:

" I am "IN THE LOOP", a lot more than you know, so don't tell me anything about what goes on in the school system because I know much much more than you I can assure you...Quit crying and start teaching!! If you would spend as much time with preparing students for learning as you do creating drama we would have some really smart kids!! "

JM wrote on Sep 15, 2008 4:03 PM:

" I guess it's safe to assume that you have never been to the school board office or the warehouse or you would know the exact policies and procedures and how hard these people work for these kids & for these schools. Have you even gone into another parish and seen the chaos people actually have to go through bc they really can't get supplies....of course not! Had you done your research properly, you would know that this is one of the most organized and hardest working school systems in the state and your ignorance to the truth is shameful! "

to BS wrote on Sep 15, 2008 3:04 PM:

" You obviously are not in the loop. We got this information first hand from not one, but two principals. One of them contacted the company himself/herself to see where their supplies were? Who is your source? Dig a little further before you start calling us foolish. Word gets around, baby! "

to Yeah Right wrote on Sep 15, 2008 3:00 PM:

" I'm glad I don't teach with you (and yes I'm a teacher). I sure hope you don't teach my personal children. "

TR wrote on Sep 15, 2008 2:56 PM:

" The teacher who wrote this BS needs to be fired!! Wasting taxpayers money, are you kidding? Get your facts straight!!For a teacher you are not very bright!! "

BS wrote on Sep 15, 2008 2:38 PM:

" Whoever it is that opened this can of worms should be ashamed of themselves!! Before writing such absurdities and nonsense, please make sure you have the facts straight and know what goes on behind the scenes....the person who posted the original article obviously knows nothing about procedures in the IPSB system....these guys work tirelessly to make sure that all schools receive what they need to function on a daily basis...it is ashamed that one person can stir up so much crap!! And to all these teachers who are foolish enough to believe all this nonsense shame on you too!! "

CB wrote on Sep 15, 2008 9:28 AM:

" I know that some schools actually put extra supplies for the teachers on their lists as an optional purchase. I always try to buy a few extra supplies just in case they are needed. I agree that teachers should not have to dig into their own pockets to purchase classroom materials. I know not everyone can afford it, but those who can should do what they can. Also, they put an optional class fee on the list. "

Yeah right wrote on Sep 14, 2008 7:21 PM:

" Ok, I've been remarked about a number of times on this board due to my "opinion". So I will somewhat defend myself, tactfully. I AM A TEACHER here in Iberia Parish, and I know you teachers because I work with you, and I converse with you in the teachers lounge, office and hall ways while on duty. You complain about everything. So if and when the principal calls us in and tells us that we have to come in over the weekend to sort through supplies, YOU WILL COMPLAIN ABOUT IT! just like everything else. "

Tiffany wrote on Sep 14, 2008 10:04 AM:

" Why don't the IPSB order and purchase these supplies from New Iberia's own Apple Core. I am sure that the owner would give a discount for a massive order. Think about it. The community pays for it, The IBSB purchases from out of town, NO one Benefits. If they would purchase locally the money would go back into the community. "

concerned parent wrote on Sep 14, 2008 8:45 AM:

" my daughter works at a school in Iberia Parish where the teachers only get $150.00 to order from this company . When she told me about the support people only getting $75.00 and the paraeducators getting $40.00 dollars , just how on earth can any educator order supplies and materials to cover the entire school year . This is totally riduculas and should be looked at by the suprerintendent to see exactly what is going on at this school.
No teacher should have to constantly spend money every month out of their pockets to keep their classes going . "

original poster wrote on Sep 13, 2008 1:21 PM:

" Please do not use this as a forum to bash us (teachers). We are only trying to get what we ordered and what you paid for. If you want to bash us (Mr. Yeah Right) please start your own thread. "

to Mr. Judice correction wrote on Sep 13, 2008 1:18 PM:

" I need to correct myself. I typed "which list" instead of "wish list". I was just so upset and typing so fast. Can't wait to see that email, though. "

Teacher wrote on Sep 12, 2008 7:43 PM:

" So far this year our school has received nothing from our School Specialty orders. To tell you the truth I can't remember one year in all my teaching years that the entire School Specialty order did come in! Several teachers at the school I teach at have resorted to ordering from other catalogs, forfeiting the discount. These orders usually come in and in a timely matter. However, this year some of these orders have not been received either. Where's the money going?????? "

To Yeah right From A parent wrote on Sep 12, 2008 2:38 PM:

" You should be ashamed of yourself. You probably one of those parents with a troubled kid and blame everything on school personel. Teachers and school personnel should be honored as much as firemen and police officers yet at times they are revered as much as politicians. These men and women work way more than the hours they are at school. They also are with our children more than we are most of the time. Keep your remarks to yourself. "

to Mr. Judice wrote on Sep 12, 2008 11:41 AM:

" An email about what? Telling us that we won't get our supplies. Then give us a way to buy what we need at Office Depot, Apple core, or Wal-Mart and then get reimbursed. This 10% (as it is called at IPSB) has always been a problem. This is why so many teachers don't count on these supplies--because they can't. So parents, please don't get upset when we send a which list home. It's only for your children. Please rattle some cages for us because our hands are tied. You know, we do-work-for-them. "

North Lewis teacher wrote on Sep 12, 2008 11:23 AM:

" No supplies !! Way to go IBSP!!! NLE parents (taxpayers) help us. Call the IPSB. Thank you. "

teacher wrote on Sep 12, 2008 11:18 AM:

" We did not get our supplies as well. No personnel to check in the supplies... give me a break. How would they like it if all the teachers would say, "No supplies ...so I guess I will not teach the students today!!!" "

elementary teacher wrote on Sep 12, 2008 11:11 AM:

" No personnel to check in the supplies means no supplies for teachers. These supplies are needed to create literacy centers to use with the new reading series.Do you (IPSB) always do things half --s. You guys spent a lot of money on the new reading series and now you will not deliver the supplies to the teachers. Other supplies that are not being delivered such as math manipulatives, science supplies, art supplies, and reward items are also needed to make learning fun. Who are you hurting? Parents and taxpayers help us. Thanks!
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David Delahoussaye wrote on Sep 12, 2008 10:05 AM:

" I submitted a forum comment yesterday saying I spoke with David Delahoussaye at the IPSB and he said they don't have the personnel to check it in. He said that he had spoke with Asst. Superintendent Judice and he was supposed to send out an "email." I asked why the teachers were not able to come check in items and he said they are doing all they can.

WHY WASN'T THIS PRINTED??? I am a taxpayer and I think everyone should know!! "

Joy Bonin wrote on Sep 11, 2008 7:39 PM:

" We would certainly not complain about coming in at any time to pick up our supplies. I,m trying to prepare LEAP practice materials for my students that I should already be using in my classroom. I'm planning to go to Office Depot tomorrow to purchase what I need. We not only have to work until all hours of the night,on weekends,and holidays to keep up with what is required,we also have to pay for many of the materials we need on our own. And, most of us DON'T complain about it. We do it for the students. "

concerned parent wrote on Sep 11, 2008 6:36 PM:

" I for one support our teachers and will be calling the school board purchaser to find out if this is for real. If it is, shame on them and Dale Henderson. He should take care of his teachers and students. "

teacher too wrote on Sep 11, 2008 4:39 PM:

" We also did not get our supplies. Someone at our school called the supplier and said it wasn't them it was our IPSB. Go figure!! "

teacher wrote on Sep 11, 2008 2:06 PM:

" I also agree with you, but we were not informed that our supplies were not coming in. We were told that the purchase order had been approved and we are waiting on our supplies to arrive. Something needs to be done. "

teacher wrote on Sep 11, 2008 1:55 PM:

" I feel the same. I am a teacher too. I have not received any supplies. How do they expect us to create literacy centers with no supplies? Parents call the school board and ask them why your child's teacher does not have the supplies to teach the students. We turned in our orders in March of 07. "

to Yeah right wrote on Sep 11, 2008 1:52 PM:

" You obviously don't know our teachers very well. I know some of them very well and they would gladly come in to get their supplies. They work all weekend grading papers anyhow. I hope you're glad about YOUR tax money being wasted. You sound like a real piece of work. "

Yeah right wrote on Sep 11, 2008 11:38 AM:

" I could just hear the screams and out-cry form the teachers if they were asked to come in on a weekend to sort through school supply materials. They would be complaining so much about working on the weekend and not getting paid for it... whah whah whah "

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