4. Athletics:

It all started when...

We founded our public educational system on the principle that individuals should not pay our school employees directly as this creates an unequal environment and the concern over favoritism whether it were present or not.  Umbrella Booster organizations span all sports, and are more likely to comply with ethics and tax laws, relieving parents of the burden of the uncomfortable position put on them by coaches under the current system. http://theswellesleyreport.com/2016/10/wellesley-athletic-program-review-uncomfortable-but-productive/