Run for Technology?

At the 12/8 PTA meeting, Principal Russell asked whether Rieke might want to consider doing a "Run for Technology" in the Spring, rather than Run for the Arts. We generally receive approximately $14K from the Spring Young Audiences Run for the Arts, which is generally used for a couple of visiting artists (at approximately $4-5K each) and a three assemblies with special presentations (close to $1K each). If we could maintain the arts program at the school through volunteer and other programs, we might purchase new computers for the tech lab and other places in the school. The assembled group agreed to talk about it more, perhaps after sending out some inquiries to the general groups. In particular, there was a proposal to have people look into identifying alternative (less expensive) arts progams first, and then to make the decision about whether to go a different direction. If you have views, post them here, or let PTA know, or talk with Principal Russell.