Petition for the August 1st Calendar

Guest#351 Feb 23, 2011, 19:31

Re: VOTER FRAUD

#76: Cant trust the results. - VOTER FRAUD

I'll bet you thrive on the status quo.

Guest#352 Feb 23, 2011, 19:42

Half of these signatures arent even from Cobb County!!!

Since when is Atlanta, Dallas, Hiram, etc... Cobb county???? Shit, we might as well get votes from England while were at it...CHEATERS!

Guest#353 Feb 23, 2011, 20:00

Re: Half of these signatures arent even from Cobb County!!!

#352: - Half of these signatures arent even from Cobb County!!!

Half? Learn to read!

Guest#354 Feb 23, 2011, 20:13

Re: Half of these signatures arent even from Cobb County!!!

#352: - Half of these signatures arent even from Cobb County!!!

Not all teachers that work in Cobb live in the county. I know many teachers that live in Paulding and Cherokee.

Guest#355 Feb 23, 2011, 22:08

Re: Half of these signatures arent even from Cobb County!!!

#352: - Half of these signatures arent even from Cobb County!!!

IDIOT.....DUH...Teachers in Cobb are from all over the metro area....I AM ONE NOT FROM COBB!!! Heck the chairperson on the Board teaches in Douglas county and lives in Cobb County....You sure are smart...

Guest#356 Feb 23, 2011, 22:08

Aug 1st start date

I originally voted for the Aug.15th calendar because it was my preference.However, after talking to many employees I can understand their preference. The most important fact is, the majority wants Aug. 1st AND it was a 3yr committment! To the new Board members who seem to have "power" issues- I know I vote for people who are ethical, honest and have integrity. I suggest you look at what is motivating each of you and think about things carefully and not from a self serving point of view.

Guest#357 Feb 24, 2011, 00:46

August 1st calendar

It was too hasty a decision to change the calendar year without giving sufficient time of 3 years as was initially decided. My kids like the calendar and the weeks off they get during the school year to catch up on their studies. I am disappointed that the survey results mean nothing to the board and that the board has scant respect for the wish of the citizens who voted them to power.

Guest#358 Feb 24, 2011, 01:56

Re: Re: Check your facts

#339: Guest - Re: Check your facts

David Banks said it was a new cycle and I can not find anywhere on the internet a different 2010-2011 approved calendar other than the August 1st start date. I think you are mistaken.

Guest#359 Feb 24, 2011, 01:58

Calendar

To ignore the obvious majority opinion, when you asked for comment, is inappropriate.

Guest#360 Feb 24, 2011, 02:24

Balanced Calendar

How can the Board suddenly decide to change an already approved calendar? Someone has a God complex...

Guest#361 Feb 24, 2011, 02:51

It is not right to ignore the peoples choice!!

Guest#362 Feb 24, 2011, 02:52

#356: eva sherwood - Aug 1st start date

well said!!

Guest#363 Feb 24, 2011, 02:57

As a parent, I am LOVING this week off with my children. By the middle of August, we are tired of vacation and the kids are ready to go back and be with their friends. We have hiked, gone on picnics, sat on the porch at night...it has been wonderful! And guess what, I DO work but with the help of neigbors, friends and inexpensive babysitters (because the high schoolers are out) it has not been a burden on me or my husband! The board should overturn their decision!!!

Guest#364 Feb 24, 2011, 03:02

Re: Re: Half of these signatures arent even from Cobb County!!!

#354: Guest - Re: Half of these signatures arent even from Cobb County!!!

My parents live in Fulton and help me take care of my children when school is in session so their opinion DOES count! They support the balanced calendar and signed the online petition!

Guest#365 Feb 24, 2011, 04:23

August 1st Calendar

I believe that it is unconscionable for the board to disregard the wishes of the majority of voters.

Guest#366 Feb 24, 2011, 04:57

Calendar

At this point, we need leadership and a final decision. Summer family plans, camps, childcare, academic enrichment, etc. are needing our attention and commitment.

Guest#367 Feb 24, 2011, 17:05

school calendar

I feel the parents were asked for their imput on the dates they preferred and then they were ignored. Also, it gives the students and the teacher breaks throughout the year which help to keep morale up among your staff.

Guest#368 Feb 24, 2011, 18:38

Well, I guess the Cobb County Officials just flipped us all the bird, didn't they..

Guest#369 Feb 24, 2011, 21:43

Please

OK so i am a student and i really like this calendar. The only thing that messed it up as the snow and that won't happen for another 30-60 years so please..........we all like this calendar

Guest#370 Feb 24, 2011, 21:51

Re: VOTER FRAUD

#76: Cant trust the results. - VOTER FRAUD

Can't trust the elected officials either!

Guest#371 Feb 24, 2011, 21:54

Re: Another family would like to be in sync with the rest of the country

#301: Guest - Another family would like to be in sync with the rest of the country

In sync with the rest of the country? Most states go all the way through June. Some are even on year-round calendars. Think again - do what is best for us.

Guest#372 Feb 24, 2011, 22:26

Re: people need breaks?

#81: shakes head - people need breaks?

Dear Mr. "Head"...(appropo)...You obviously don't teach. Let me explain what teachers do, since you are coming from a place of utter ignorance, bless your heart. As middle school teachers, our day officially starts at 8:40, I think. I don't really know since I get to work about 7:15 everyday. I think the day ends when the students load the buses...this would be 4:15. The only reason I know the official end time is because that's when I walk the kids out to safely board the buses. That doesn't mean my day ends. My day ends generally about 5:30, sometimes 6. If I have an after school activity to attend or supervise (which is frequent), I can stay as late as 8pm.

Now. Breaks. Well, we don't have any. You see, we have to be with kids the whole time they are in school. I can't even go to the bathroom at my leisure. It's either pee in 3 minutes and race back to class, or hold it to the end of the day. Lunch? Sure. It's for 22 minutes, and I have to supervise kids the whole time. Oh yea...there IS that planning period we get in the day when our kids are in Connections. Oh...but wait...that's when we meet as content teams, data teams, grade level teams...that's when we meet with parents, or do training for assessment administration...or meet to discuss retention issues, or tutor kids who are behind. Planning? No. We do that once we get home....which is when we grade all our papers and essays, too. You see, for a teacher, the day doesn't end when we get home. There is still much to do.

And summer? What summer? You see, Mr. "Head", summer is the time teachers hone their teaching skills by attending trainings and planning for the next year. They are often found meeting with their teammates to analyze what things went well the year before and what things could use some improvement. This is a time teachers work on additional certifications, or go back to school to take extra hours towards a Masters or other educational endeavors.

So sir, please watch your arrogance. You really shouldn't be commenting on something you know nothing about. You obviously haven't read the research on Balanced Calendars, nor have you stayed up on the fact that America needs to improve its educational system. We are constantly searching for ways to make our educational system World Class. The status quo that you are referring to isn't good enough anymore, and in case you haven't noticed, the world isn't the same place it was when you were a lad. Take the cotton out of your ears and put it in your mouth and learn something before you make such insolent comments.

Guest#373 Feb 24, 2011, 23:13