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[Anonymous]

Where is there a written promise to be open in person?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The July letter, which I just re-read, outlined in-person, remote & hybrid models and stated that there would be an update closer to the start of school, in mid- August. There was an update at that time, which may not have been what was hoped for or planned, but reflected poorly trending numbers (positivity rate in Alex City rising to nearly 6% over the past 2 weeks), new info about child transmissions, and probably resulting trepidation from teachers. What would you have done differently? A letter every week saying that they are still coming up with a plan to be announced in mid-August? I am not a fan of remote learning, but I don’t recognize this Burgundy community anymore.

+1000

I love all this talk about community. It completely and conveniently eliminates the obvious fact that the school is a business and families pay a lot money to this business for a service. Families are paying customers who will not receive the service they have paid for. Businesses that don’t deliver don’t call out “but we are a community!!” To their long-standing customers and get forgiven. Customers get refunds and/or take their business elsewhere. Sorry to all the teachers who want to see it otherwise but you are kidding yourselves.

I, too, feel that the talk of community is false. Only teachers are being looked out for—not our children, and definitely not the impossible burden this places on families with working parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The July letter, which I just re-read, outlined in-person, remote & hybrid models and stated that there would be an update closer to the start of school, in mid- August. There was an update at that time, which may not have been what was hoped for or planned, but reflected poorly trending numbers (positivity rate in Alex City rising to nearly 6% over the past 2 weeks), new info about child transmissions, and probably resulting trepidation from teachers. What would you have done differently? A letter every week saying that they are still coming up with a plan to be announced in mid-August? I am not a fan of remote learning, but I don’t recognize this Burgundy community anymore.

Of course the July letter said nothing was set in stone. Butter July Zoom had a VERY different message. If a significant portion of the community feels duped and that the process has not been transparent, then there is a major communications problem. It is predictable that Alexandria City could see a slight rise in Covid during the summer and if that was the reason for an about face, then benchmarks should have been identified earlier in the summer. It is also predictable with flu season around the corner that opening the school in any form in October will be challenging. I am one of many who have lost faith in the leadership to make decisions in a transparent way. If you are part of this team, I would encourage you to rethink the communications strategy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where is there a written promise to be open in person?

I don’t believe there is. Only “hope to” and promises to reassess.

Teachers aren’t going to be willing to come back until there’s a vaccine so it’s all a ruse.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Everyone who has school-age children is trying to manage remote learning this year. I can understand not wanting to pay $35k for online learning that you can get through your county for free — I would not pay that either. So withdraw. But teachers do not have to risk dying because you do not want to balance working, children at home, and their education. You are not special.

We are a burgundy family and we are doing just that. Asking for our money back.

Ha. Good luck with that.

[Anonymous]

April 30- “if we do have a difficult scenario in the fall, and we cannot return to school 100% in person, then we will provide as much notice as possible and we will be prepared. More we feel confident we can be on campus. What school is better situated than Burgundy to effect social distancing?”
- message from Jeff and Board

[Anonymous]

Wow. We were considering Burgundy for our K student next year. This decision shows a lack of commitment to outdoor education. Hard pass.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow. We were considering Burgundy for our K student next year. This decision shows a lack of commitment to outdoor education. Hard pass.

That’s an understatement. They are so committed to outdoor education they are requiring our kids to sit and stare at screens all day INSTEAD of going to school outside.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where is there a written promise to be open in person?

I don’t believe there is. Only “hope to” and promises to reassess.

Teachers aren’t going to be willing to come back until there’s a vaccine so it’s all a ruse.

Lots of emphatic statements about commitment to being on campus five days a week in person. Enough for a reasonable person to rely on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where is there a written promise to be open in person?

I don’t believe there is. Only “hope to” and promises to reassess.

Teachers aren’t going to be willing to come back until there’s a vaccine so it’s all a ruse.

Lots of emphatic statements about commitment to being on campus five days a week in person. Enough for a reasonable person to rely on.

Emphatic statements from who?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where is there a written promise to be open in person?

I don’t believe there is. Only “hope to” and promises to reassess.

Teachers aren’t going to be willing to come back until there’s a vaccine so it’s all a ruse.

Lots of emphatic statements about commitment to being on campus five days a week in person. Enough for a reasonable person to rely on.

Emphatic statements from who?

The Head of School and the Board of Trustees and the website (all
Still up there)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where is there a written promise to be open in person?

I don’t believe there is. Only “hope to” and promises to reassess.

Teachers aren’t going to be willing to come back until there’s a vaccine so it’s all a ruse.

Lots of emphatic statements about commitment to being on campus five days a week in person. Enough for a reasonable person to rely on.

Emphatic statements from who?

The Head of School and the Board of Trustees and the website (all
Still up there)

Well, they haven’t filled any of their hopes and desires and plans since this pandemic started, so I’ll believe it when I see it.

[Anonymous]

Honestly, you all should be ashamed of yourselves. These comments are hateful and hurtful and are just plain wrong. Burgundy would not exist without these teachers. How is it possible that you value childcare for your kids over their families lives? Some of them have family members that could DIE if they caught Covid. I am so beyond disgusted reading these comments.

You are welcome to be upset about losing your money but EVERYONE in the entire WORLD is going through the same thing. You are not special. You are all acting so entitled and heartless and like big babies. Unbelievable. If i were one of them i would refuse to teach them at all now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:April 30- “if we do have a difficult scenario in the fall, and we cannot return to school 100% in person, then we will provide as much notice as possible and we will be prepared. More we feel confident we can be on campus. What school is better situated than Burgundy to effect social distancing?”
- message from Jeff and Board

July 21: "We continue to plan to be on campus. We’ll begin to hold more meetings on campus and prepare protocols by trying them out in person. We will be prepared, however, for whatever the situation is, and our plans may pivot on science and data and whether our local numbers remain similar, turn worse, or improve. A lot happens in a few weeks during the pandemic. We’ll be attuned to VA and health department guidance."

VA and health department guidance has not changed in the past 2-3 weeks. If this decision is driven by lack of ability to hold classes safely in person, then that guidance would/should be communicated. If these decisions are driven by the health department guidance, that needs to be communicated better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, you all should be ashamed of yourselves. These comments are hateful and hurtful and are just plain wrong. Burgundy would not exist without these teachers. How is it possible that you value childcare for your kids over their families lives? Some of them have family members that could DIE if they caught Covid. I am so beyond disgusted reading these comments.

You are welcome to be upset about losing your money but EVERYONE in the entire WORLD is going through the same thing. You are not special. You are all acting so entitled and heartless and like big babies. Unbelievable. If i were one of them i would refuse to teach them at all now.

Burgundy also would not exist without the tuition payments from the parents who have been blindsided and tricked and lied to