How are the Funding Decisions Made? Based on the novel Nothing But the Truth A Documentary Novel by Avi

English teacher, Margaret Narwin, applies to the district for money to attend a course. In her application, she argues it will help her update her teaching. Her request is denied due to limited funds and other spending priorities in the district. She feels angry and resents the decision.

How should a leader or a group decide how funds will be distributed within the group?

Name some groups that make decisions about how funds are distributed or used.

Brainstorm 5 different methods of deciding how the money can be distributed.

Which method is the most equitable?

Which is the easiest for the person who makes the decision?

Which method places the goals or needs of the whole group or organization first?

Which is most likely to put the needs or desires of the individuals, first?

Which way would be the most democratic?

Which method addresses critical priorities?

Examine reality:

Many groups regularly make these kind of decisions. These include: Charities, Civic Groups, Churches,
Clubs, Governments, School Boosters/PTO's and more.

Examine this issue: "47 bid for United Way roster spot", The Daily Item, Dec. 13, 2007.
"United Way roster miffs cut agencies", The Daily Item, Jan 3, 2008.

Student Council

How is the dollars distribution decision actually made in your student council?

What happens if there is a conflict or disagreement within the group?

Family

How should financial decisions be made in a family?

 

Workplace

Ask a sibling, parent or grandparent how this is/was done in their workplace or an organization they belonged to.

Essay:

When you are the leader of a group, which method of deciding how to distrubute the money will you use and why?

Earmarks in Government | Bridges or pet project earmarks | Community Projects and School Projects

Security Grants | Government - Travel and Staffers | Iraq Repair | Youth Philanthropy program

Patriotism | How are funding decisions made? | Writing reponse opinion or article | Student Handbook Presentation

Civil Rights what are yours? | Bill of Rights | Freedom of Speech at school | Privacy at school

Finding the Truth | Choices Game | Mini Guide for the book | Resources

12/2007 Cynthia J. O'Hora. Individuals and educators may freely use this activity.

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