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So major cuts and revisions are being proposed, but according to the article the tone was "upbeat." Even if enrollment drops by half and scores plunge even further the tone will always be upbeat, but maybe one cause for optimism is the opportunity to make some corrections. For example, the HS starting time. Now that students are taking PAT buses, why not follow the unanimous recommendation of experts and start school significantly later? The district may respond that the 6-12 configuration makes a later start difficult, but with schools being reconfigured there is an opportunity to eliminate the 6-12 structure as well.
BTW, is the "whole child" report (one of those names that seem Orwellian as the district chips away at sports, the arts, inspiring or even clean facilities, etc) pretty much all that PPS is getting out of the $2.4 million "envisioning" process?
Finally got through the entire presentation from the district website. During her remarks Dr. Lane said much of what you are going to hear is "not new" and she was right.
The district agenda review materials contains two contracts numbers, 3 and 4 for December 11th's meeting. WESTAT (591,000) AND BATTELLE (910,000), "to stay in compliance with our grant obligations."
Forgive me for being under-informed on this stuff, but who and what the heck is worth that kind of money?
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So major cuts and revisions are being proposed, but according to the article the tone was "upbeat." Even if enrollment drops by half and scores plunge even further the tone will always be upbeat, but maybe one cause for optimism is the opportunity to make some corrections. For example, the HS starting time. Now that students are taking PAT buses, why not follow the unanimous recommendation of experts and start school significantly later? The district may respond that the 6-12 configuration makes a later start difficult, but with schools being reconfigured there is an opportunity to eliminate the 6-12 structure as well.
BTW, is the "whole child" report (one of those names that seem Orwellian as the district chips away at sports, the arts, inspiring or even clean facilities, etc) pretty much all that PPS is getting out of the $2.4 million "envisioning" process?
Cam anyone summarize the message of the EFA meeting last night? Was the State of the District on the agenda?
Finally got through the entire presentation from the district website. During her remarks Dr. Lane said much of what you are going to hear is "not new" and she was right.
The district agenda review materials contains two contracts numbers, 3 and 4 for December 11th's meeting. WESTAT (591,000) AND BATTELLE (910,000), "to stay in compliance with our grant obligations."
Forgive me for being under-informed on this stuff, but who and what the heck is worth that kind of money?
9:48.......VAM
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