The concept of advertising as an option for additional income for the school district is certainly attractive. However, I'd be extremely wary in light of Moorestown's costly unproductive relationship with Advantage3. Is this something that the school district could pursue on their own, without having to pay a third party? Could a committee be appointed within the school board or, perhaps, even volunteers from the public to survey local businesses?

Well, I am the one who is not a school district employee, an elected official or associated with an advertising agency so I am the one who is unbiased. I am not pretending to be just a taxpayer. I am just a taxpayer who will not benefit from this contract with the agency.
As evidenced by the Philadelphia Inquirer's article that showed in Burlington County Cinnaminson lost more in home values in the five years except for Willingboro. And now Sal Illuzzi wants to further cheapen our town by selling ad space at our schools. Oh boy, McDonalds is rejoicing! Can't you see pictures of Big Macs on every locker?
Sal, there is an easier way to reign in money. CUT COST. Simply start cutting cost. The police department lost heavily. Yet the payroll for the schools grows much fatter. Why must the police take all the cuts?
No one believes that the taxpayers will benefit one cent from the advertising money. It will be gobbled up more perks for the staff at the schools.

Attacks from anonymous school district employees, elected officials or associated with an advertising agency will be ignored.

And especially attacks from big city part time union member teachers who happen to be elected to the school board will be ignored. I cannot imagine any sane person would want our schools run like a Philadelphia school.

"Thanks to these promotional Oscar Mayer periodic table, who can tell me the atomic weight of Bolognium?" "Delicious?" "Correct. I would also accept Snack-tacular"

OH LOOK! MONEY!

Thats great, another losing battle, the schools get the money but our taxes will not go down so why bother??????

I agree with Ric in regard to advertising as a means of bringing money into the schools. Especially in light of the lack of success Moorestown has experienced. We cannot afford to lose money that would go towards our kids . However, the schools need more money . Again, the lack of smartboards and other technology is an embarrassment to our community.

Ric.... You seem like an intelligent guy. Why do you have such a strong agenda in regard to defeating any type of Increase in the school budget. And the analogy of calling a teacher when your home is burglarized is just ludicrous.
Would you call a doctor when your home is burglarized? No..., but doctors sure are very valuable when one is ill.

Looking for revenue sources besides my pocket is good but must be done carefully. I'm very concerned with this company's track record and hefty up front fee. If they don't bring in the advertisers do we get a refund? If not what incentive do they have to fulfill their end of the agreement? I would think that this is something that can be handled internally. If Moorestown is having a hard time getting advertisers why would we have it any easier? If companies aren't interested it would be stupid to pay out a large sum to this company.

I'm with Ric - cut costs. Perfect example: they don't have to spend money on Middle school soccer when there is already a town team for the kids.

Zuzu you are clueless. They have been trying to get soccer at the middle school for years. Now they have it and you would take it away. Please !!!!! The competition out there for sports is rigorous.. Kids need any exposure they can get. My kids play football and I would not take any sport away from any of these kids.
You and Ric should change your patch names to the Grinch and Scrooge. Put the money into the schools and you have a better town .

Yea, cut the Middle School soccer program, that should save a few million! The Township Committee only controls the money for Police, Public Works, and Administration. The Police Department got raped, Public works got molested, and Admin got the flu, but got better when KFs buddy was hired with full benefits, no experience necessary.
The School budget is controlled by the School Board, and the Fire Department by the Fire Commission. Neither of those branches have lost a dime, but they are all paid for with our taxes. The FD will tell you they haven't raised their budget in 4 years, but they haven't lost a dime. There are almost as many paid Firemen as Police Officers. Maybe we can have a volunteer PD. Hey, let's put ads on the Police cars! "Everything runs on Dunkin"

Just what drivers need, another distraction on the road. Only this time a bus full of kids! Dumb!!

I am not totally opposed to ads at the schools. Buses, scoreboards, etc. are fine. As long as the ads do not detract from the purpose of the school which is learning. Ads should not be permitted in the classroom or on the school websites. Also, this company seems shaky. There are other companies that do the same service should they look into others? Also with a 22,000 price tag up front...shouldn't that go out to bid? I found a report on advertising at schools and it found that it does not produce the revenue that is expected. http://www.commercialalert.org/PDFs/SchoolCommercialismReport_PC.pdf

The meeting for this is tonight? Wed. November 14th?

Maureen, Apologies on the incorrect date. It was Tuesday, Nov. 13 - last night. Christina was there and will provide coverage.

oh boy, another way for more money to go to the schools and as always to increase the taxes, just great