Opinion: Are school funds being misused?

Most of us have heard a teacher in this school complain about our lack of supplies or the importance to turn in school fees. It’s very common for this to take place; our teachers constantly harp on turning in money for the class at the beginning of each and every semester. They say this will cover classroom expenses like supplies such as: paper, pencils, books, etc. but why do we have to pay these? What about the kids who can’t? In the past, the schools’ money has been spent on new lockers and sprucing up the restrooms. The student body greatly appreciated these improvements to the school but it would be better used going towards things that we use every day instead of just the schools physical appearance. If the students have to pay fees it should go to other things than basic necessities like pencils and stuff that we need for classes. The money they spend on luxuries should be spent on everyday items instead of the students paying for them with fees. Carter High student, Anya Beckner, says, “I wish they would put more money towards clubs and programs.” Another Carter High student, Meghan Thornton, says, “I wish the school would fix the walkway to the freshman academy, it floods if it rains in the slightest.” Therefore, the schools money should go towards necessities and the student fees should go towards luxuries. Students shouldn’t have to miss out on activities and projects in a class due to lack of supplies because their peers didn’t pay their fees. We appreciate the efforts the schools makes to provide us with an enjoyable and comfortable work environment, but there are always things to improve on.