tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186797.post6236680246124065502..comments2023-12-29T05:24:43.830-06:00Comments on Kay Brooks: Did you hear that groan?Kay Brookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073075957511329333noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186797.post-55128418188766008332007-08-25T11:01:00.000-05:002007-08-25T11:01:00.000-05:00Yes, the buses. Thanks for mentioning that. I thin...Yes, the buses. Thanks for mentioning that. I think we could save a lot of money by having a driver and a monitor on every bus. That would allow us to have children of all ages on the buses and cut down on the number of routes being run and so fuel, maintenance and number of buses needed. Also the driver could focus on the road and we'd likely save money in lawsuits, a regular expense that no one wants to fully disclose. <BR/><BR/>I think <I>most</I> of us are wondering if that August start is worth it.Kay Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06073075957511329333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186797.post-23682309918270943152007-08-24T21:54:00.000-05:002007-08-24T21:54:00.000-05:00to coop them all up in buildings The buses. What's...<I>to coop them all up in buildings </I><BR/><BR/>The buses. What's happening with the buses should be alarming. High temperatures, discipline problems, only one adult on the bus (in high temps) for many hours. I'm sorry, I can't provide specifics, but I feel strongly someone needs to stick up for the kids in this area.<BR/><BR/>I am one, when it comes to school money, who argues for getting more to the classroom. But we really need to make sure these bus situations are safe in all ways for these kids. Let's not let our concern go when the hot weather does. This needs to be considered at budget time.<BR/><BR/><I>Was it after Opryland closed that MNPS started encroaching on our Augusts?</I><BR/><BR/>It's the rise in testing. First, some feel the two semesters should be even so we have semester exams before the two week break. I tend to agree but am starting to wonder if it's worth it.<BR/><BR/>But it's also those standardized tests. See, the state and The College Board set dates for their tests. The district sets the district calendar. They really have no control over when the tests are, but do have control over how many instructional days they can put before the set testing dates. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad we're back on full days. It's taking me longer to learn my students' names since we aren't meeting kids as often (in high schools), and I'm just having a little more trouble telling them apart this year.Buckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087082956705159705noreply@blogger.com