Comments on: Reductions discussed at Schoolboard meeting.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:46:25 +0000

I was told by personnel that i cannot work x2 – 3-hour jobs and still be eligible for benefits. I this true?
I am a serior clerk and i was offered a 3.5 hour job which is impossible for me financially what are my chances of staying here and working ’til something with more hours and benefits comes up? AM I WASTING MY TIME STAYING?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:16:02 +0000

Aren’t the elementary computer lab classes release time for the teachers? What will they do for release time if they cut back on hours?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:54:16 +0000

Wow that first comment kind of was a slap in the face and a wake up call to many. Let’s say we cut out reading at the elementary level also, after all we’ve already cut out their music. Let’s just remove anything that could possibly build not just their self esteem, but perhaps introduce them to the fundamentals of learning. I’m sorry but to take an age group and say, “NO WE DO NOT VALUE YOUR EDUCATION YET” is wrong. All our children are entitled to an equal and fair education, ESPECIALLY in elementary. This is where we can light the fire and see the spark of interest begin. If we take away from them during these vital times in their life, we loose them, they are our future, that’s what we ALL need to be looking at! This can not be a pick and choose, it’s got to be fair across the board!

By: allypage

allypage — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:25:42 +0000

Yes, There are very complicated formula’s at work.

By: Martha

Martha — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:40:02 +0000

Thank you for posting this information. I have a question. Do the state-wide changes effect the funds used for staffing? or does it effect the entire budget?

By: Mike Hobson

Mike Hobson — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:35:44 +0000

“One of the hardest hit areas will be the Library and Computer instructor staffs.” Is a decision I don’t think the Board thought out very well.
As far as I know the Librarians and Computer Instructors all make sub -$13 dollars an hour. Why would it makes sense to cut these positions first?

By: Aydin

Aydin — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:52:14 +0000

Here is a link to the Board Meeting Agenda for March 11, 2008 (the last one they had):
http://www.pylusd.org/superintendent/pdf/boardagenda-031108.pdf

By: Sondra Marie

Sondra Marie — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:16:36 +0000

Well i think its a [bad idea] to cut computer classes. Unless it’s elementary school computer classes. Computers are such an essential skill in this era. Not that elementary students don’t matter but I don’t think at that age they see the need to learn usage of the computer yet.

I feel sorry for all that are losing their jobs. I met the Visual Arts coordinator last week and he organized a great show last week for all the choirs. With out him around ( i don’t remember his name) does that mean we won’t have the show next school year? I hope not thats not the case.

I blogged about the cuts over on my blog