Petition for the August 1st Calendar

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#703

2011-03-06 00:31

It seems that the Board members who voted against the Aug. 15th calendar are the most active in the schools and have a more realsitic view of why the balanced calendar is best for students and teachers. I was shocked to hear at Bartlett's town hall that Osborne doesn't have a full time social worker. Important issues like that (in her area schools) should be her main concern if she truly wants to do what is best for students.
To the person commenting about teacher absences - yes I was out more last year. Reason - my daughter had braces and I teach middle school. If you don't know the Cobb MS schedule - it is impossible to make appts. before or after school - you must take sick days. This year - 0 sick days thanks to the balanced calendar.

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#705 Re:

2011-03-06 02:34:24

#703: -  

 Odd, you would think that Chair Bartlett, a teacher (and most active in schools) would have a realistic view. 

I hope you aren't teaching children to build fact-based discussions like the one you have put forth ("it seems").

Candidly, I don't remotely care about your daughter's braces or your challenges in scheduling appointments. Every job has its difficulties (night shift workers, people who travel, people who are put in harm's way, etc.).  Learn to deal with your profession's challenges or get out.  The community is fed up with whining teachers.