Monday, July 23, 2007

Mattapan Needs A High School!

Busy day of research and discussion with web designers. The Mattapan High School website should be going live withing the next 14 days, hopefully a lot sooner.


These are some of the questions I'm looking to get answered for the site:


Councilor Yancey
recently sent a letter to Governor Patrick on the issue of a high school for Mattapan. I would like a copy if possible. I would also like to know what response, if any,
has been given and who else signed this letter.


Who keeps the relevant statistics on education infrastructure needs for Boston, the state and the federal government?

Councilor Yancey has arrived at a figure of $105 million for the construction of Mattapan's high school; how does he arrive at this sum?

Is there any corresponding or supporting data for this figure?

Can private funds be raised/used?

Who would the contact person be for arranging private donations?

What local groups are involved?

Who are the strongest allies of this project?

What is the next action that needs to be taken?

Who are the strongest opponents, if any?

Why do they oppose a high school for Mattapan?


Ive discovered a couple of great grassroots sites that I'm hoping our site will take after:

http://www.greenmyapple.org/

http://www.savetheinternet.com/


I've Also begun reading "A Legal Guide To Starting And Managing A Non Profit Organization"

Pretty good so far. Tip; buy a used copy!






1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Interesting to know.