This is a fund-raising project for the Decatur Public Schools Foundation and also to beautify the front of Eisenhower.

We conceived of it as a response to the fact that evolution was not being taught in schools and that museums now have to take up the banner,

Schools without Fear; Group Activities for Building Community

I think Parsons will represent the smaller schools very well, though. Our string orchestra has a good reputation.

It may cut the after-school program for the middle schools in January. But we are hoping that the community will step up and help keep it going.

We will make accountability determinations for schools in April or early May.