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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The problem with the early start time for elementary kids is the early finish time.  [b]Right now a lot of dual working families can stagger their schedules to make the current times work.[/b]  Without a significant increase in slots for after school SACC, option 1 isn’t viable.

The opposite is true for option 2.  Without a significant increase in before-care SACC spots, it simply doesn’t work for a lot of working parents.

Then again, FCPS doesn’t give a shit about working parents, they probably won’t start now. [/quote]

So if they (ES) parents can make the current times work, I fail to see how an extra 30 min later (Option 2) would be so devastating. They also are now saying the early schedule won’t work (Option1). Sorry, you can’t have your cake and eat it too.[/quote]

Not everyone has the luxury to have 1 parent cover before and the other parent cover after. Single parents for one, but also where one or both of the parents travels a lot and/or has little flexibility.  My job requires me to be in the office by 9 am at the latest. 30 min later would significantly more challenging for me to make that, especially when my spouse is on special assignment or out of town. [/quote]

To add, just as that creates problems for me before school, I can see how people might have the same problem at the end of the day. [/quote]

Lots more options for after school care.  [/quote]

Not if all the middle school and high school kids are in school later than their younger siblings. Some people rely on their older kids being home earlier in the day to watch their younger elementary aged kids

I think leaving as is or option 2 is best. [/quote]

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