tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963024173016745505.post1601920913920701255..comments2023-12-27T08:49:41.177-06:00Comments on Gust Gab: Chances. Changes. Choices.darciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03611334115957929814noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963024173016745505.post-12499091856277035432012-04-23T07:22:22.362-05:002012-04-23T07:22:22.362-05:00@Mommy Lisa - If a parent has a child in the befor...@Mommy Lisa - If a parent has a child in the before/after school program in our district, the cost for that comes out to approximately $20 each day (based on 5 days a week x a 4 week month) - A full release day is $38. So - the new proposal of having a random day off here and there is not a giant leap of budget busting, in my opinion. Not pennies either - but, certainly not a vast difference for a majority of folks. There already are a ton of 'full release days' on our calendars - In January - we didn't go to school 3 of the 5 Mondays on the calendar!<br />I agree - every decision they make isn't going to be ideal for many, or maybe even most...<br />::shrugs::<br />I'm very interested to see how this all plays out.darciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611334115957929814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963024173016745505.post-29788066799973921502012-04-23T05:38:37.679-05:002012-04-23T05:38:37.679-05:00I think the issue for working parents is the expen...I think the issue for working parents is the expense of having your child in full day care vs. before and after school. Not that school days are convenient. My step kids school used to do all their programs, plays, choirs, concerts, kindergarten graduation, during the school DAY. Who does that work for??? Any choices schools make are a pain for someone.MommyLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288191448338432734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963024173016745505.post-91370725325497124302012-04-22T09:55:39.236-05:002012-04-22T09:55:39.236-05:00Wow, Darc, I've seen some of your tweets about...Wow, Darc, I've seen some of your tweets about this but didn't realize it was all over the school day schedule! I don't think there are any full day school schedules anywhere that work well for working parents. <br /><br />It's expected (in my world) that you need to have daycare for kids before and/or after if you don't have one parent with super-flexible work schedule. Also, that's why most schools offer a before/after care option. <br /><br />We are immune to most of the district stuff that happens over here because my kid goes to a Catholic school. There are pros and cons to that piece - for example I'm pretty sure the public schools have more rules about food allergies and they are district wide and people need to comply - whereas the private school sets their own rules.<br /><br />Anyhow, I know it's stressful for you and I hope the stress goes away soon and everyone rallies together for the kids :)Missy @ Marketing Mamahttp://marketingmama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963024173016745505.post-15556362040540633492012-04-22T09:55:38.831-05:002012-04-22T09:55:38.831-05:00Wow, Darc, I've seen some of your tweets about...Wow, Darc, I've seen some of your tweets about this but didn't realize it was all over the school day schedule! I don't think there are any full day school schedules anywhere that work well for working parents. <br /><br />It's expected (in my world) that you need to have daycare for kids before and/or after if you don't have one parent with super-flexible work schedule. Also, that's why most schools offer a before/after care option. <br /><br />We are immune to most of the district stuff that happens over here because my kid goes to a Catholic school. There are pros and cons to that piece - for example I'm pretty sure the public schools have more rules about food allergies and they are district wide and people need to comply - whereas the private school sets their own rules.<br /><br />Anyhow, I know it's stressful for you and I hope the stress goes away soon and everyone rallies together for the kids :)Missy @ Marketing Mamahttp://marketingmama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963024173016745505.post-19366524920362292732012-04-22T08:44:08.009-05:002012-04-22T08:44:08.009-05:00Yes, that is 1 of the options on the table, adding...Yes, that is 1 of the options on the table, adding the extra days in around holidays, etc. <br />There are two different calendars being proposed.<br />I'm VERY new to this whole school thing, & I can't say I much like it.<br />I am however, learning soooo much myself! For instance, who knew that teachers really can make some great money? There are several salaries at our school that are in the $70k & $80k range, for elementary teachers! Wow!darciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611334115957929814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963024173016745505.post-68603154022019915902012-04-21T23:30:57.380-05:002012-04-21T23:30:57.380-05:00It's tough, Darcie. As you know, we're in ...It's tough, Darcie. As you know, we're in the same district, although a little behind in age/grade so we aren't dealing with the changes until 2013 if we stay here. <br /><br />I absolutely hate that class sizes are too large. My little guy is not going to do well if classes are that large. The number of days simply won't matter if day to day he can't learn properly or get lost in the shuffle. I agree with you wholeheartedly on that aspect. <br /><br />I don't have the issue of child care right now, but might in the future, so while I personally would not be affected if we were in the schools now, I can still see the other side too. Arranging that one-off day every week or every other week is going to be hard for some families. So I sympathize with them. The childcare shuffle is already so hard. <br /><br />I wish there was an easier answer. It seems like money in our district is mishandled to an extreme (i.e. "the payout") so I would hope that there would be another solution that doesn't hurt students or families. My question in this is why not find a way to lengthen the breaks we already have (earlier summer release, longer winter and spring break) if days really must be cut so that the consistent schedule can be kept? Was that an option? I didn't go to the first meeting so I'm not sure if that was addressed. <br /><br />I love those break days though in all honesty. I like the change of pace. It's a tough situation knowing which is a better way to handle it.Jen Knoxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963024173016745505.post-44484268022090251072012-04-20T06:20:54.870-05:002012-04-20T06:20:54.870-05:00I could get on a soap box real quickly with school...I could get on a soap box real quickly with schools levy's, etc. Bottom line children need to come first whether you have a child in school or not. They are our FUTURE! It drives me CRAZY how some people do not see that or care. I don't know the details of your district but I know it is political every where. Hope you and the family are doing great! xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03740260622611866834noreply@blogger.com