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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our principal has already sent out instructions on how to handle car drop off with the snow. I think we're going on Monday.[/quote]

Our principal had this message within the email sent to staff…

“As we prepare to return to school (whenever the county allows us to return), I want to give you a quick heads-up about parking. Due to snow removal, parking will be limited in our already small lot, as several spaces are currently being used for snow mounds.”

Of course we would anticipate limited parking given the conditions, but our alternative is street parking. Since the street hasn’t been plowed to the curb and there are mounds of ice everywhere, I have no idea where our staff will be able to park. [/quote]

Thanks for posting. It does not sound like your principal anticipates a Monday reopening. [/quote]

They're not going to close schools so teachers don't need to find street parking. I keep a shovel in my car.[/quote]

Ah yes, the official emergency preparedness plan: “figure it out.” Always works great.

No one’s saying schools should close for parking. The issue is unsafe conditions for staff and students getting to school. “Just keep a shovel in your car” isn’t a realistic or equitable plan for everyone.[/quote]

Your emergency plan shouldn't be assuming someone else will solve all of your problems for you.[/quote]

An emergency plan for a public school system can’t be “everyone fend for themselves.” MCPS makes centralized decisions about opening/closing precisely because individual families and staff don’t have equal ability to “solve their own problems.”

No one is asking the school system to fix personal inconveniences. They’re asking it to acknowledge when conditions make travel (by car, bus, foot) unsafe and act accordingly, which is literally part of its responsibility.[/quote]

The people aren't complaining about safety. They're complaining about potentially having to search for street parking, which might be blocks away from school, and might require (or, at least, be helped by) some shoveling to get the car out.

People have been primarily concerned about issues of convenience. Not wanting to feel cold or wear appropriate footwear. Not wanting to clear off their car. Not wanting to walk more carefully on or around snow. Not wanting to drive more slowly.[/quote]

You're just complaining because you want free daycare/to be free of your kids. Not because you care about anyone other than you. So-fair game. You've lost so far :)[/quote]

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