[Boydean]

We run into the same problems in our area. Students that don't go to public aren't allowed to participate in public school activities (this includes the local career center). That is why the core group of FIRST people in our area decided it would be better if we started a FRC team built around the entire community and not just one school. We have gotten the local colleges and corporations together to make this, so now we stand with a team completely independent from the school system. This works best for our case, but it has its own huge sets of problems.

This doesn't stop us from trying to change this. We would like to have to recourses and technology available in the career (machine shop, CADing stations ect...) available to us for use. Most of the teachers are on board with us on this, but like its said before; its a matter of local law/policy that requires a lot to change.

I would like to know if you guys get anything worked out. I'm very interested in this subject, but I'm sorry theres not much I can give back on the subject.