Examining+the+Problem+2012

Examining the Problem 2012

=Created by Olivia Visnic, Luke Trimble, Erica Tronetti, Nicole Perrone, and Yasemin Sonel=

**The Problem**

==After researching our problem, we came to a conclusion that we need more school funding. Our budget is relatively low compared to the budgets in other states. Though our school is equip with many things that other schools in our area does not have, there is room for improvement in various departments in HMS. For example, many of our TVs are outdated, as well as the computer software in the school. We are aware that in order to update expensive technology such as these, our school would need a large amount of money. That is why we are proposing various school fundraisers to accumulate this money over time. Additionally, some basic areas in HMS are damaged, which taints the school's appearance. One of these areas is the lettering on the outside of our school which is supposed to read "Hampton Middle School" in theory. However, for over a year a couple of the letters have been in disrepair. We thing that some of the schools budget should go to repairing simple flaws such as these.==

**How Much Money is Spent on Each Student? **

Click below to find out!


**Money Not Spent in the Right Areas? ** ==According to our research, the majority of the money spent goes to field trips and technology. However, electives and school supplies only get about 9% of the budget. We are proposing that some of the money going towards technology could be used to upgrade the TVs in the classroom, and the computer systems. Click below to see a pie chart proving this!==



= Money Being Spent/Saved = = = =Because of recent events like budget cuts, more money in our schools has been saved rather than spent.= = = =See below =