blondie78
July 9th, 2008, 05:36 PM
I think that the time has come, now that gas has reached over $4 a gallon in most places, that Mason County Schools seriously consider a 4 day school week. Despite what Mr. Moore already said about this issue, we need to be open to change when wrenches are thrown in the mix, like budget issues with Frankfort and rising fuel costs.
KY State University and the Secretary of State's office in Frankfort are both trying a trial run of this with their employees and so far things are fabulous. Not only are the workers happier because of a shorter week but more gets done in the longer day.
Instituting a four-day school week may provide considerable savings by reducing transportation, heating, and other overhead costs. Schools and businesses that have tried the shortened week also boast of improved morale and increased attendance (by both students and teachers), open Fridays for sporting events and doctor appointments, and more time to spend with loved ones. On the other hand you have consider that there are always problems with any change from the norm. Those that do not favor this idea cite problems with long, exhausting class days and finding day care for children whose parents work outside the home. Perhaps since the Boys and Girls Club and YMCA have been so great working on the 2 pm dismissal days, there would be an option for this or perhaps there would be a academic help session available at the schools led by teachers (who are compensated for their time) where as parents could drop off students at regular school time and pick them up when school normally lets out.
KY State University and the Secretary of State's office in Frankfort are both trying a trial run of this with their employees and so far things are fabulous. Not only are the workers happier because of a shorter week but more gets done in the longer day.
Instituting a four-day school week may provide considerable savings by reducing transportation, heating, and other overhead costs. Schools and businesses that have tried the shortened week also boast of improved morale and increased attendance (by both students and teachers), open Fridays for sporting events and doctor appointments, and more time to spend with loved ones. On the other hand you have consider that there are always problems with any change from the norm. Those that do not favor this idea cite problems with long, exhausting class days and finding day care for children whose parents work outside the home. Perhaps since the Boys and Girls Club and YMCA have been so great working on the 2 pm dismissal days, there would be an option for this or perhaps there would be a academic help session available at the schools led by teachers (who are compensated for their time) where as parents could drop off students at regular school time and pick them up when school normally lets out.