Bets on late start Monday

[Anonymous]

The delay on 12/5 made no sense compared to no delay today except that on 12/5 all northern va schools were delayed. It’s almost like a “which school district caves first”. Today the bigger flanking districts MCPS and LCPS both delayed but none in between.
The FCPS bus delay list was most likely triple the amount and at least double the amount of time. But it all worked out. Hopefully schools did not mark tardies this morning. That would be ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Dear Members of the School Board,

I am writing to formally express my appreciation for Superintendent Reid’s recent decision to keep schools open during minor weather conditions. Such decisions require careful judgment, and I commend the thoughtful balance demonstrated between ensuring safety and maintaining continuity of instruction.

Consistent and measured decision-making is of great importance to families, students, and staff throughout the division. When conditions permit, preserving in-person learning provides stability for working families and supports students’ academic progress. It is reassuring to see leadership that approaches these matters with diligence, prudence, and consideration for the broader community.

Please convey my appreciation to Superintendent Reid for her continued commitment to responsible and well-reasoned leadership. Thank you for your time and service to our school community.

[Anonymous]

If they aren’t planning to delay/close as they’ve done in the past, that’s fine. But all these extra ‘snow minutes’ (days) should be deducted at the end of the school year .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If they aren’t planning to delay/close as they’ve done in the past, that’s fine. But all these extra ‘snow minutes’ (days) should be deducted at the end of the school year .

They count so much extra as "instructional time" that isnt actually instructional. It meets the on paper requirements for the 990 hours the state needs but our kids are just losing out on scheduled instructional time. Theres no reason to credit back the "extra" hours if we don't use them.

[Anonymous]

They’ve added 7 early release days, and also added in 2 hour early release days this year at the end of every quarter right before the teacher workdays. That’s 29 hours total, equal to 4 full days of “instruction” just gone.

That’s probably why they’re making a “bold” move about kids needing to be in school regardless of weather.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If they aren’t planning to delay/close as they’ve done in the past, that’s fine. But all these extra ‘snow minutes’ (days) should be deducted at the end of the school year .

+1
No need to build up extra time for inclement weather if we aren’t going to use it when there’s inclement weather.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If they aren’t planning to delay/close as they’ve done in the past, that’s fine. But all these extra ‘snow minutes’ (days) should be deducted at the end of the school year .

They count so much extra as "instructional time" that isnt actually instructional. It meets the on paper requirements for the 990 hours the state needs but our kids are just losing out on scheduled instructional time. Theres no reason to credit back the "extra" hours if we don't use them.

Yes, these aren’t snow days baked into the calendar, it’s fudged numbers to avoid making up days at the end of the year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If they aren’t planning to delay/close as they’ve done in the past, that’s fine. But all these extra ‘snow minutes’ (days) should be deducted at the end of the school year .

Are you joking? Kids need as much school time as they can get. Not to mention, arrival, dismissal, etc are counted in the minutes now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If they aren’t planning to delay/close as they’ve done in the past, that’s fine. But all these extra ‘snow minutes’ (days) should be deducted at the end of the school year .

Are you joking? Kids need as much school time as they can get. Not to mention, arrival, dismissal, etc are counted in the minutes now.

Kids need to be in school. Why is everyone advocating for the least amount of education possible? The dumbing down of America...

[Anonymous]

Great call to have classes begin on time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where are the roads bad? I’m generally curious. We live in a rural area of the county, on a hill and roads are fine. We were out and about doing Christmas stuff last night. There are few patches of ice but minimal.

I see these arguments every snow day / ice day and just trying to understand where things are so bad?

It is cold and I’d much rather not venture out but I can’t find a legit reason not to send kids on time. But I just don’t get where the roads are bad.

Neighborhoods around Langley still had large patches of ice on side roads. Georgetown Pike is fine, but neighborhood streets have long patches - 100 ft - of solid ice. On the way to Arlington, turning from Chesterbrook onto N. Albemarle and it was a 200ft sheet of ice on a hill. It was actually pretty dangerous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They’ve added 7 early release days, and also added in 2 hour early release days this year at the end of every quarter right before the teacher workdays. That’s 29 hours total, equal to 4 full days of “instruction” just gone.

That’s probably why they’re making a “bold” move about kids needing to be in school regardless of weather.

This has got to be it. Everyone was wondering how they'd fit in 990 hours - now we know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where are the roads bad? I’m generally curious. We live in a rural area of the county, on a hill and roads are fine. We were out and about doing Christmas stuff last night. There are few patches of ice but minimal.

I see these arguments every snow day / ice day and just trying to understand where things are so bad?

It is cold and I’d much rather not venture out but I can’t find a legit reason not to send kids on time. But I just don’t get where the roads are bad.

Neighborhoods around Langley still had large patches of ice on side roads. Georgetown Pike is fine, but neighborhood streets have long patches - 100 ft - of solid ice. On the way to Arlington, turning from Chesterbrook onto N. Albemarle and it was a 200ft sheet of ice on a hill. It was actually pretty dangerous.

Then you can chose to keep you child home. Surely you don't think the whole county should delay because of your street, do you? Good call by Reid and the transportation team.

[Anonymous]

+1 for a Good Call by the Reid team. Some y'all are unbelievable

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dear Members of the School Board,

I am writing to formally express my appreciation for Superintendent Reid’s recent decision to keep schools open during minor weather conditions. Such decisions require careful judgment, and I commend the thoughtful balance demonstrated between ensuring safety and maintaining continuity of instruction.

Consistent and measured decision-making is of great importance to families, students, and staff throughout the division. When conditions permit, preserving in-person learning provides stability for working families and supports students’ academic progress. It is reassuring to see leadership that approaches these matters with diligence, prudence, and consideration for the broader community.

Please convey my appreciation to Superintendent Reid for her continued commitment to responsible and well-reasoned leadership. Thank you for your time and service to our school community.

Wrong audience.