Parent and Commy, you are absolutely correct to make changes in your board if you are not satisfied with their choices/decisions. That is your right and responsibility! Just don't make the kids suffer.
CommyLiberal... it seems as though you have "all the facts". Unfortunately, did you speak to someone to clarify or validate your "facts"? To clear up a few...1]The central elementary is different than what you are used to. It doesn't mean it is wrong! Several school districts have one. When there is change people fight it because it is out of their comfort zone. "Change has a considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful it is threatening because it means that things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better."-- King Whitney Jr. Why do people have to complain when things change? Why can't they embrace it? 2]The proposed model is just that... a model or general representation. It is created to give the voters an idea of the location and setup of the buildings. No one EVER said that is the exact style/design, playground, or parking arrangement. 3]Although "YOUR PLAN" may be an alternative idea, the state is not supplying almost half of the funds for "YOUR PLAN". 4]Although the monies offered to the Austintown district may not necessarily be revoked at the end of November if there is an unfortunate failure, there is no guarantee that the offer will come around again from the OSFC. Thus the phrase, "Our time is now!" Besides...“Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.”--Thomas Jefferson New schools will not only benefit the students going there... it will aid the entire community!
Colaluca: $50M plan for schools merits OK
Parent and Commy, you are absolutely correct to make changes in your board if you are not satisfied with their choices/decisions. That is your right and responsibility! Just don't make the kids suffer.
September 29, 2009 at 8:03 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Colaluca: $50M plan for schools merits OK
CommyLiberal... it seems as though you have "all the facts". Unfortunately, did you speak to someone to clarify or validate your "facts"? To clear up a few...1]The central elementary is different than what you are used to. It doesn't mean it is wrong! Several school districts have one. When there is change people fight it because it is out of their comfort zone. "Change has a considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful it is threatening because it means that things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better."-- King Whitney Jr. Why do people have to complain when things change? Why can't they embrace it?
2]The proposed model is just that... a model or general representation. It is created to give the voters an idea of the location and setup of the buildings. No one EVER said that is the exact style/design, playground, or parking arrangement.
3]Although "YOUR PLAN" may be an alternative idea, the state is not supplying almost half of the funds for "YOUR PLAN".
4]Although the monies offered to the Austintown district may not necessarily be revoked at the end of November if there is an unfortunate failure, there is no guarantee that the offer will come around again from the OSFC. Thus the phrase, "Our time is now!" Besides...“Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.”--Thomas Jefferson
New schools will not only benefit the students going there... it will aid the entire community!
September 28, 2009 at 5:38 p.m. permalink suggest removal