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In the past (on 1261), the administration was super supportive. They had their restrictions (in regards to limits on student attendance and stuff), but both the school administration and the country administration had out backs.

I believe the county paid somewhere in the 2-3K range to the team. I recall that number being a little higher, but I don't want to overshoot. Additionally, the county had a representative that communicated with FIRST teams and try to get more resources (in terms of hardware).

The school administration itself was supportive in their own right. They stopped by our meetings and were extremely understanding when we did something naughty. Furthermore, the principal and VPs would come out to the competition (but it is a 5 minute drive).

All in all, it was a supportive, understanding relationship. Mutual respect was the key, and it served everyone very well.

- Sunny G.