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re: EBR schools closed Monday
Posted on 8/21/23 at 12:19 pm to BasilFawlty
Posted on 8/21/23 at 12:19 pm to BasilFawlty
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There was a public elementary school 2 BLOCKS from our house that she would not have been able to attend. Just because there is a school in your neighborhood doesn't mean your child will go there.
Can you describe your circumstance a bit more. What neighbor hood and what school and the location of the school she would've had to attend.
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Posted on 8/21/23 at 12:30 pm to ThuperThumpin
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Can you describe your circumstance a bit more
I don't know what that has to do with anything, but I'll play...
This was actually when she was maybe 3 or about to turn 4. Magnolia Woods Elementary school was 2 blocks from my house. A recently retired EBRPSS administrator and educator, who lived across the street told me that it was not at all likely my daughter would attend the school even though it was in my neighborhood. She would be bussed to another location. Is that clearer for you?
We wouldn't have known what school she would attend, because she wasn't registered yet.
This post was edited on 8/21/23 at 12:33 pm
Posted on 8/21/23 at 12:35 pm to LSUisKING
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Nah bruh. Not really...
Which part.there are no neighborhood schools?,lots of folks in the neighborhood, particularly S. Baton Rouge use them?, there is still desegregation promoting forced bussing?
I'll admit my post may have been was shortsighted.
This post was edited on 8/21/23 at 1:08 pm
Posted on 8/21/23 at 12:36 pm to BasilFawlty
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I don't know what that has to do with anything, but I'll play... This was actually when she was maybe 3 or about to turn 4. Magnolia Woods Elementary school was 2 blocks from my house. A recently retired EBRPSS administrator and educator, who lived across the street told me that it was not at all likely my daughter would attend the school even though it was in my neighborhood. She would be bussed to another location. Is that clearer for you? We wouldn't have known what school she would attend, because she wasn't registered yet.
Hmm
Posted on 8/21/23 at 12:37 pm to BasilFawlty
Yes this is very common in the AP. I watched a younger sibling have to go across town to another school while there were at least 3 in a mile or 2 radius from our house. Politics plays a big role.
Posted on 8/21/23 at 12:39 pm to whoa
Posted on 8/21/23 at 12:43 pm to lsupride87
I was talking about in AP. I can’t speak for EBR.
Posted on 8/21/23 at 12:47 pm to Jax Teller
Luckily they renamed Lee High School to Liberty High School and it seems to be working.
Posted on 8/21/23 at 12:56 pm to BasilFawlty
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This was actually when she was maybe 3 or about to turn 4. Magnolia Woods Elementary school was 2 blocks from my house. A recently retired EBRPSS administrator and educator, who lived across the street told me that it was not at all likely my daughter would attend the school even though it was in my neighborhood. She would be bussed to another location. Is that clearer for you?
We wouldn't have known what school she would attend, because she wasn't registered yet.
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here was a public elementary school 2 BLOCKS from our house that she would not have been able to attend
The reason I asked is because that was the opposite of my experience.
So wait..you said she could not attend based on what your neighbor said...why didnt you just call the school or look at EBR attendance zone page?
I actually live in Magnolia Woods too and my 1st daughter attended there for K and 1st before getting into the Mag program at Mayfair Lab. I actually wanted to send her to Wildwood (also close by) for the gifted program but was told she would have to go to Mag Woods as that is her attendance zone. She did get into the accelerated learning program at Mag Woods in a small class of about 12 other kids. Not sure about the current admin but back in 2017-2018 the staff was great and ran the school tight as a drum. And I thought it was shame other families from the neighborhood didnt attend the school.
This post was edited on 8/21/23 at 1:06 pm
Posted on 8/21/23 at 1:03 pm to lsupride87
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Hmm
Giving Basil the benefit of the doubt as that may have not been the zoning map at the time of his consideration but considering he didnt even look or inquire at the school that is two blocks aways and just took the word of his retired neighbor IDK.
This post was edited on 8/21/23 at 1:05 pm
Posted on 8/21/23 at 1:03 pm to Jax Teller
Any predictions on if they will close again tomorrow (Tuesday)?
Posted on 8/21/23 at 1:10 pm to DrewTheEngineer
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Any predictions on if they will close again tomorrow (Tuesday)?
Word is kids will go to school tomorrow. Rumor is they will be getting their chromebooks sent home in prep for possible virtual.
Posted on 8/21/23 at 1:41 pm to DrewTheEngineer
Sito already said they don’t have the money for raises in the budget this year so I have no clue how they’re planning to fix this. I see virtual days coming.
But also, where are all these community leaders? Churches & daycares have busses, has anyone reached out to these people? What about CATS busses, they ride around empty all day? There are options out there.
But also, where are all these community leaders? Churches & daycares have busses, has anyone reached out to these people? What about CATS busses, they ride around empty all day? There are options out there.
Posted on 8/21/23 at 1:56 pm to whoa
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What about CATS busses, they ride around empty all day? There are options out there.
Putting children on CATS busses would be a Louisville-level disaster.
Posted on 8/21/23 at 2:20 pm to titmouse
CATS has enough busses & drivers that they can run limited routes twice a day and divert some busses & drivers to the schools. It’s not ideal but it’s an option. Might as well get our tax dollars worth.
Posted on 8/21/23 at 3:10 pm to ThuperThumpin
source of rumor please & thanks ?
Q: Yesterday did Narcisse say there would be a presser today after his meetings with the various groups involved? (to provide update on plans/ next steps) Anyone hear this or know when its supposed to happen ?
Q: Yesterday did Narcisse say there would be a presser today after his meetings with the various groups involved? (to provide update on plans/ next steps) Anyone hear this or know when its supposed to happen ?
Posted on 8/21/23 at 3:35 pm to Long Ball Larry
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source of rumor please & thanks ?
School TPA and from Narcisse on WBRZ "
Narcisse said school leaders are looking to get the entire parish on a virtual learning system, giving elementary school children laptops or tablets." LINK
Not sure what exactly he meant by that quote and if was in ref to this crisis or just getting everyone on board with the option.
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: Yesterday did Narcisse say there would be a presser today after his meetings with the various groups involved? (to provide update on plans/ next steps) Anyone hear this or know when its supposed to happen ?
The official "State of Schools " address has been cancelled per WAFB FB page but I m assuming some kind of press release regarding tomorrow and the rest of the week has to come out today...
This post was edited on 8/21/23 at 3:37 pm
Posted on 8/21/23 at 4:08 pm to ThuperThumpin
Message I got said they would explicitly inform all parents by 6pm today
Posted on 8/21/23 at 4:08 pm to ThuperThumpin
From EBR
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CLASSES RESUME August 22, 2023:
All EBRPSS classes and services will resume on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 with the same staggered schedule we implemented last week. We expect to maintain this altered schedule until September 5, 2023 after the Labor Day holiday.
All secondary schools (high schools and middle schools) will dismiss at 1:35 pm, and all elementary schools will dismiss at the regular 3:35 pm time. Our buses will operate routes in coordination with these adjusted schedules to and from schools campuses.
Posted on 8/21/23 at 4:20 pm to Jax Teller
Just like every other "labor shortage" in the country, this one is very easily solved. Pay employees (in this case bus drivers) more.
I hear you, Mr. Geriatric. I'll let you in on a secret though: that's not a rule. In the case of private enterprise, board members and CEOs can forego one of their millions of dollars to pay people at the bottom more and ensure the continuance of the company. In the case of a public service like education, it's even less of a question. There should be no profit. The EBR school superintendent makes a quarter of a million dollars. Does that sound necessary for a public service? I don't think so.
Heck, I sure wish there was some plant or something we could legalize and tax instead of wasting money on prosecuting over.
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But then the cost gets passed on to the consumer!
I hear you, Mr. Geriatric. I'll let you in on a secret though: that's not a rule. In the case of private enterprise, board members and CEOs can forego one of their millions of dollars to pay people at the bottom more and ensure the continuance of the company. In the case of a public service like education, it's even less of a question. There should be no profit. The EBR school superintendent makes a quarter of a million dollars. Does that sound necessary for a public service? I don't think so.
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But muh tax dollars!
Heck, I sure wish there was some plant or something we could legalize and tax instead of wasting money on prosecuting over.
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