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Posted: November 13, 2009

Goldsboro principal to retire after failed donations-for-grades fundraiser

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Goldsboro school ordered to stop extra-credit fundraiser

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Goldsboro school ordered to stop extra-credit fundraiser

Goldsboro, N.C. — The principal who initiated a fundraiser in which middle school students could exchange donations for test points has decided to retire, the Wayne County Public School system announced Friday. 

District leaders denounced the fundraiser at Rosewood Middle School and forced the school to return all the money raised.

Rosewood Principal Susie Shepherd is on leave for the remainder of the month and will retire effective December 1.

Superintendent Dr. Steven Taylor said Shepherd informed him of her decision when the two met Thursday as part of the investigation into the fundraiser.

Shepherd told her staff of her plans Thursday; a letter will go out to parents Friday, the district said. 

RELATED TOPICS: Wayne County, Public Schools

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They can accomplish the same thing by doing an extra project, so what's the difference??? Vietnam Vet

The difference would be the learning experience the child receives from doing the extra work.

Ya think the military would have let you purchase rank?

Would you want those who purchased rank to have served along side and protected you during your service.

Children cannot learn from purchased grades. It will only put them in a place they are again, not skilled enough to succeed.

Thanks for your service to our country.....

I disagree with your view of how education should be earned.
Click to view my profile familyfour
November 13, 2009 7:52 p.m.
Way too much ado about nothing. Simply another way for students that care about their grades to acquire extra credit and help their school in the process. So what if they're "buying" a few extra test points. They can accomplish the same thing by doing an extra project, so what's the difference???
Click to view my profile Vietnam Vet
November 13, 2009 6:36 p.m.
I have a question--How is this any different than getting extra credit for participating in any fundraiser/event? I think this has been blown out of proportion and was tacky,but my kids have gotten extra points,candy, a party, and various bric-a-brac all for raising money for their school. Don't play high and mighty and say you don't participate, we all see the forms magazine ads, food sales, wrapping paper, etc. I also don't see the difference in my kid doing his grade level work on a project a some other kids parents doing his. Those parents bought his grade with their work.
Click to view my profile agricon3
November 13, 2009 6:27 p.m.
I worked for the Durham School system for 30 years and saw it go from a top 5 district in the beginning to a top 50 district at the end. I was ready to get out after 30. I'm sure this lady has seen the same thing in her career and was ready to retire. We all need a push sometimes to see the light. And BTW...even if she had gotten fired she would still be able to draw her full retirement. She will be fine.
mrduffin
November 13, 2009 6:15 p.m.
People carping about budget cuts. We are spending far too much on this Public system. Time to scrap it and replace it. Let's get a system in place where the Teachers at least have some chance of success.
whatelseisnew
November 13, 2009 5:51 p.m.
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