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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This week's principal's newsletter had yet another request for parent volunteers at lunch and recess.  I volunteer at school when I can and support the teachers whenever possible, but I just do not understand why parents should be RELIED UPON to provide adequate coverage for lunch and recess.

Isn't it a requirement that the school provide the necessary supervision for the students?  Shouldn't parent volunteers be something additional, not a way to make sure there is enough supervision.

For example, during one recess period, there is ONE staff member to supervise well over 100 children.  This doesn't seem safe or acceptable.  Many of us work and aren't able to show up at school around noon every day to help.  I don't think it is ok to expect this of parents and to rely on parents to meet these basic responsibilities?  Am I missing something or do others agree?  By the way, I don't see the principal or the teachers supervising recess.[/quote]

Raise taxes and use the money to pay for aides.  [/quote]

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