This past Thursday I decided that I would go to the School Board Meeting to support my friends and teachers on the upcoming decisions that were to be made about the school district in our area. I realize that that may have been a mistake because it kind of made me angry. I don't get frustrated or angry very often, but when it comes the the welfare of my children and family a monster within me tends to come out.
Anyway, this problem comes from way higher than our school district. It comes from our government needing to make changes and cuts in their budget. I understand that cuts need to be made but why not on some other program. I believe that the children should come first. They are our future and we need to build them up, help them to learn and grow, and also help them to feel loved. Sometimes and for some kids this only happens at school (and not with every teacher either). I have been very lucky in that my kids thus far have had very good nurturing, loving, and kind teachers. I know they love the kids and can see that they do by their actions and teaching styles. I am really thankful for this.
Anyway, back to the Board Meeting. Teachers, Parents, and others were pleading for the board to not lay off teachers, not increase class sizes (especially at the kindergarten level), and not get rid of certain programs that will increase kids life skills. Well, all of that was ignored and 8 elementary teachers will lose their jobs, class sizes are going to increase, the High School will no longer have a Home EC. course or auto shop, and foreign languages will be cut by 1/3. Also the Middle Schools will now share a Vice Principal (who is the key disciplinary figure at the school).
Sorry about my ranting and raving, but I just don't find it right to make cuts when they have already made so many. I think that they should just cut the pay of the higher ups, it would bring a lot of money to the table. My point is, why have a Board Meeting if you are not going to even listen to the people and consider things. They had their minds made up before the meeting and all was said and done.
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That would have frustrated me too. Why such drastic cuts? The sad thing is that the results of these "necessary" changes won't be felt for years, and the impact on the students won't be felt until they are struggling through high school and college. Good for you for attending. You should write a letter to the editor!
I agree that it is super frustrating!! I wish there was something we could do as parents. Maybe you should run for school board? I would vote for you!
SO SORRY! My kids school was recommended to be closed by our temporary superintendent. So frustrating. And I just feel absolutely powerless. Good luck with it all!!!
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