Hi All!!
I had a feeling our school was different! I did mention to the Media Specialist aobut helping more with the bookfair and acting more as a co-chair or assisant and ( hey Pearlie..) she hit the nail on the head! He was not real happy but not really offended but I also just finished serving the staff lunch (Friday was Parent Conf).
What concerned me the most is he is looking for the cash return only (or that's the impression I get) and not looking at more books etc. I was thinking if that's the case then a different type of money maker is in need and the PTO has a few ideas for those too since we vow our fundrasiers don't require the kids to sell anything.
I also got from our conversation, he doesn't care what we did in the past, he wants help but on his terms, and it all has to be done by 4:00 (daycare) which will not change. He did mention going through Borders, still not clear on that one, but my thought is if the teachers send home Scholastic book orders, parents love 'em, parents main issue with the last bookfair was timing or lack of......I just heard the dryer, what better way to clear up this thought cloud than to fold some towels!! HA!!
Thanks everyone!!! I will talk with him again but next time I will focus on the volunteer base, seems to be an easier pill to swallow!