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Molino Park PTA Seeks Donations To Replace Stolen Technology Items
August 26, 2013
The Molino Park Elementary School PTA is turning to the community with a grassroots drive to raise money to replace computers and technology items stolen from the school.
Thousands of dollars worth of electronics were stolen from throughout the school including Apple computers, iPads, Wii gaming systems, and cameras used by the school’s student-operated closed circuit TV station, along with other items. The theft and associated vandalism of the school happened the night of August 9, just before teachers returned to class on the following Monday.
“Molino Park PTA is collecting donations to assist in replacing our losses in technology,” said PTA President Rachel Bradley. “We would like to make sure we are prepared for the days and weeks ahead as students return to school and need these resources for a quality education.”
Donations can be made at Jimmy’s Grill on Highway 29 Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., Highland Baptist Church on Highway 95A Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. until 3 pm. or Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Aldersgate United Methodist Church, or at Molino Park Elementary School Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
All donations will be put into a special fund to purchase technology items for the school.
For an earlier story about the burglary and surveillance video, click here.
Pictured top: An empty spot marks the locations of a stolen Apple computer from a Molino Park Elementary School classroom. Pictured inset: Suspects caught on surveillance video. Pictured below: Three Apple computers were stolen from this desk in a computer lab. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
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10 Responses to “Molino Park PTA Seeks Donations To Replace Stolen Technology Items”
Aldersgate United Methodist Church is sadden about this situation for all the children and faculty of Molino Park and are raising funds for helping with this equipment replacement. In addition to what has already been raised by our church family, we welcome you to attend our upcoming activities as we come together as a combined community to show our love and support.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church has been collecting money for replacement of computers at Molino Park since immediately after the break in. The United Methodist Men voted to donate collections from the monthly men’s breakfast to the cause; the children’s and family ministries will hold fund-raising dinner in September and October; for donations to Molino Park; and we will accept offerings during our Back to School Bash. To date, Aldersgate has raised over $500 from within our congregation to help replace electronic equipment at Molino Park, and we welcome donations from the public.
Since when are these items not insured? The buildings are, the premises are….are you telling the taxpayers you spend our dollars on expensive tools and then not insure them against theft, damage, or even hazards like flood or wind loss?
The School District does have Insurance…However, the problem is the insurance company deciding when and how much they are willing to pay out to replace the stolen equipment. Meanwhile, the students of today-the students currently attending Molino Park are suffering from not being able to gain exposure to computers. Common core standards are focused on students ability to use computers, take test on computers, and develop power points. The donation drive is to rebuild the computer technology now
Thanks for all the prayers and support.
I agree with T , does our schools not have insurance to cover this kind of happening ? if not they should .
Checks should be made out to MPE
Why couldn’t each school donate just 1 of their school computers and or ipads to use as a replacement. With all the schools we have in Escambia County there would be more than enough to replace the computers that were stolen… Just a suggestion…
Would like to help out.
Should checks be made out to “Molino Park Elem, PTA”?
Kind of seems obvious but would like to be sure.
Thank you.
Does the School Board NOT have insurance to cover theft and damage?
Just wondering.
I was so hoping the scummy punks would be caught by now. Sure hope they are caught and put to working at leasr community service hours. They better be glad they didn’t caught for something like this some yers back. I sure think there are adulrs involved or covering for them.