Texas Rankings 2014

[Coach Norm]

Originally Posted by srippetoe

Maybe it's time Texas school districts look at funding FIRST Robotics as a full-fledged extracurricular activity. This will be easier when we go to the District model where you get more than one event for $5000.

It does not take many people with deep pockets pushing for change at the state level for it to happen. Most of you can't remember school without "No Pass No Play" but that seemed to happen almost overnight when Ross Perot made it an issue.

Mr. Rip

I like the idea of Robotics being a full-fledged extracurricular activity but we need to be careful about getting the State and/or UIL involvement. We do not want to fall under the 8 hour a week limitation.

Going to the district model will definitely be better in terms of cost at least to attend two events. I know there will be some extra costs for travel for the teams that do not attend two events right now. BUT I think the return on the investment for those teams will be much appreciated.

I do agree with you Scott, that getting deep pockets involved is very important to make changes.