It is the band boosters and our fund raising that make these programs a success, not the school board. I wanted to see what other high schools are experiencing the same level of frustration that we are. Any information you are willing to share would be helpful. It seems right now if it is not a Title IX issue the school board doesn't care. Unfortunately here in Florida we have the same problem, if not worse.
Some schools have little funding, and some have none.
A couple of high schools in the area are lucky enough to have the school pay for new uniforms every four years. The high school that I teach at does not support the program in any way, shape or form. Even the band class receives no funding. We are not allowed outside, the gym is occupied, and there is an aerobics class in the dance room. Here in Florida, we have developed some very interesting fundraising ideas- because the sports program has all the bids on candy sales, flower sales, and carwashes.