Anonymous
08/16/2023 17:17
Subject: Proposed APS Calendar Policy
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/arlington/Board.nsf/files/CUKLCZ50EC89/$file/New%20Policy%20I-4.30%20School%20Year%20Calendar%20Presentation.pdf
From the presentation: "However, starting earlier in August will allow for ending earlier in June."
Except that it doesn't.
Yeah, nice how they just lie about that. And also how they acknowledge what almost everyone wants then say we can’t have it because FCPS starts earlier.
Anonymous
08/16/2023 16:11
Subject: Proposed APS Calendar Policy
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/arlington/Board.nsf/files/CUKLCZ50EC89/$file/New%20Policy%20I-4.30%20School%20Year%20Calendar%20Presentation.pdf
From the presentation: "However, starting earlier in August will allow for ending earlier in June."
Except that it doesn't.
Of course it does! They just mean "earlier than June 30." You should be grateful they don't stay open through, prole.
*Through July*
Anonymous
08/16/2023 16:06
Subject: Proposed APS Calendar Policy
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/arlington/Board.nsf/files/CUKLCZ50EC89/$file/New%20Policy%20I-4.30%20School%20Year%20Calendar%20Presentation.pdf
From the presentation: "However, starting earlier in August will allow for ending earlier in June."
Except that it doesn't.
Of course it does! They just mean "earlier than June 30." You should be grateful they don't stay open through, prole.
Anonymous
08/16/2023 16:04
Subject: Re:Proposed APS Calendar Policy
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Everyone should go check boarddocs for the APS SB meeting on Thursday. The presentation basically says everyone complaining about the start date can go pound sand, because all they care about is aligning the start date with "neighboring jurisdictions".
I’m just shocked to learn that APS doesn’t care about the feedback they solicit.
I'd be surprised if there isn't some pushback here, if only because the new feedback system managed to show the depth of the opposition to this policy. It's tough to dismiss opponents as just a few whiners when your feedback system struggles to even find people willing to speak up in favor of your policy.
They'll just get rid of Thought Exchange because they can't manipulate the feedback. They'll say the results are skewed because they aren't able to hear from all stakeholders due to inequitable access to technology. Or something.
Good luck. APS sold this system as more equitable. It's even integrated with Google Translate for those who can't speak English! If they turn back now that'll be another target for the auditor.
Anonymous
08/16/2023 15:56
Subject: Proposed APS Calendar Policy
Anonymous wrote:https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/arlington/Board.nsf/files/CUKLCZ50EC89/$file/New%20Policy%20I-4.30%20School%20Year%20Calendar%20Presentation.pdf
From the presentation: "However, starting earlier in August will allow for ending earlier in June."
Except that it doesn't.
Anonymous
08/16/2023 15:51
Subject: Proposed APS Calendar Policy
Anonymous
08/16/2023 15:36
Subject: Re:Proposed APS Calendar Policy
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Everyone should go check boarddocs for the APS SB meeting on Thursday. The presentation basically says everyone complaining about the start date can go pound sand, because all they care about is aligning the start date with "neighboring jurisdictions".
I’m just shocked to learn that APS doesn’t care about the feedback they solicit.
I'd be surprised if there isn't some pushback here, if only because the new feedback system managed to show the depth of the opposition to this policy. It's tough to dismiss opponents as just a few whiners when your feedback system struggles to even find people willing to speak up in favor of your policy.
They'll just get rid of Thought Exchange because they can't manipulate the feedback. They'll say the results are skewed because they aren't able to hear from all stakeholders due to inequitable access to technology. Or something.
Anonymous
08/16/2023 15:29
Subject: Re:Proposed APS Calendar Policy
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Everyone should go check boarddocs for the APS SB meeting on Thursday. The presentation basically says everyone complaining about the start date can go pound sand, because all they care about is aligning the start date with "neighboring jurisdictions".
I’m just shocked to learn that APS doesn’t care about the feedback they solicit.
I'd be surprised if there isn't some pushback here, if only because the new feedback system managed to show the depth of the opposition to this policy. It's tough to dismiss opponents as just a few whiners when your feedback system struggles to even find people willing to speak up in favor of your policy.
Anonymous
08/16/2023 15:25
Subject: Re:Proposed APS Calendar Policy
Anonymous wrote:Everyone should go check boarddocs for the APS SB meeting on Thursday. The presentation basically says everyone complaining about the start date can go pound sand, because all they care about is aligning the start date with "neighboring jurisdictions".
I’m just shocked to learn that APS doesn’t care about the feedback they solicit.
Anonymous
08/16/2023 15:22
Subject: Re:Proposed APS Calendar Policy
Everyone should go check boarddocs for the APS SB meeting on Thursday. The presentation basically says everyone complaining about the start date can go pound sand, because all they care about is aligning the start date with "neighboring jurisdictions".
Anonymous
08/15/2023 15:47
Subject: Proposed APS Calendar Policy
Anonymous wrote:I went to school in NYC. We had AP exams in May, State Regents exams in June. Let out end of June, back after labor day. It was fine.
I feel like you're missing a critical point here...
Anonymous
08/15/2023 15:04
Subject: Proposed APS Calendar Policy
I went to school in NYC. We had AP exams in May, State Regents exams in June. Let out end of June, back after labor day. It was fine.
Anonymous
08/15/2023 14:26
Subject: Proposed APS Calendar Policy
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anyone read the comments? They are like 98% negative. Will the school board care?
Oh my gosh it's brutal.
It’s hilarious!
Where can I comment/see comments?
Anonymous
08/15/2023 11:43
Subject: Proposed APS Calendar Policy
I wish APS started earlier and ended earlier. Our small private Our Savior Lutheran on S Taylor street is now aligned with APS and starts August 28. This is absurd. Kids are learning very little in June and now we are in school until June 14. Start earlier, finish earlier.
Anonymous
08/15/2023 11:15
Subject: Proposed APS Calendar Policy
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The reason why schools are often polling places, is because they're fixed locations. It makes it easier for people to vote when they go to the same place in their neighborhood, and that's a very good thing.
Schools where I grew up were used as polling places. Schools stayed open. They used the gym for polling and just locked the doors between the gym and school building. They held PE outside those days.
We can’t lock the doors between the doors and the rest of the building. All school doors can be opened from the inside, even if locked on the other side.
Of course the doors can be opened from the inside for egress. They just cant provide access from the gym into the school by the public. It's just like how the swim facility at WL has community access on weekends, but the school is locked.
If there are updates needed to locks or doors, that seems more affordable for the community than closing schools
You're picking the wrong hill to die on.