“We want our students to express themselves—they have that right. We don’t quell that. There’s space for that in America, and, we think, there’s space for that at Wood River High School, as well.” This quote from John Pearce, WRHS Principal...as noted in the Idaho Mountain Express. I find …
We are only one of 13 states that has less than 180 days of school - I'm pretty sure having more days of instruction would be something that would benefit all students positively, whether on free/reduced lunch or not.... Also northeast public schools have a huge amount of diversity in income…
I'm confused on several points in this letter. Instead of having extra time over the Christmas break to study and prepare for finals instead this "stressful studying" will now happen over the Thanksgiving break? Second, if this board were truly interested in the academic achievem…
Not what the majority of voters want and not a productive use of scheduling for many reasons. Board is supposed to be listening to their constituents concerns. Shorten winter break - there is no need to have 19 days out of school (includes weekends 2018/2019).
What percentage of the yes voters work for the school district or have family who work for the district? How many were "reluctant" yes votes as parents who have kids in the school district and were threatened by what the district and the levy proponents said would happen if they d…
When a large majority of "yes" voters are employed by BCSD, have spouses/significant others who voted, other family members of BCSD employees, and "reluctant" parent voters who voted "yes" because they were afraid of the repercussions the district would bestow w…
I sincerely hope the trustees will take into account the many voices who voted emphatically "NO". Will over 1,000 people in our community be heard now? Perhaps a great starting point will be to hire a third party negotiator for the taxpayers when any contract negotiations begin?…
I couldn't agree with these statements more.... If this was really "putting kids first" everyone would be coming to the table and offering to pay a percentage into their own retirement, not having taxpayers foot 100% of the bill. Deficit or large portion of deficit resolved....…
When the original facilities levy was voted for in 2009? the taxpayers were told if a new school (elementary) was not needed the money not used for that would be returned to the taxpayers.... somewhere in the neighborhood of $14,000,000.00. It wasn't needed but now district wants to contin…
Go to these meetings and ask the difficult questions. Be aware the information at the meetings is all one-sided. There will not necessarily be mis-information but rather omissions of information. Some burning questions might be : Why are the benefits so "Rich" and "Cadilla…
apple commented on Anti-Trump art at WRHS irks conservatives
“We want our students to express themselves—they have that right. We don’t quell that. There’s space for that in America, and, we think, there’s space for that at Wood River High School, as well.” This quote from John Pearce, WRHS Principal...as noted in the Idaho Mountain Express. I find …
apple commented on Trustees made right choice on school calendar
We are only one of 13 states that has less than 180 days of school - I'm pretty sure having more days of instruction would be something that would benefit all students positively, whether on free/reduced lunch or not.... Also northeast public schools have a huge amount of diversity in income…
apple commented on Trustees made right choice on school calendar
I'm confused on several points in this letter. Instead of having extra time over the Christmas break to study and prepare for finals instead this "stressful studying" will now happen over the Thanksgiving break? Second, if this board were truly interested in the academic achievem…
apple commented on BCSD opts for early start in 2019-20 and beyond
Not what the majority of voters want and not a productive use of scheduling for many reasons. Board is supposed to be listening to their constituents concerns. Shorten winter break - there is no need to have 19 days out of school (includes weekends 2018/2019).
apple commented on Thank you, Blaine County voters
What percentage of the yes voters work for the school district or have family who work for the district? How many were "reluctant" yes votes as parents who have kids in the school district and were threatened by what the district and the levy proponents said would happen if they d…
apple commented on School funding issue isn’t over
When a large majority of "yes" voters are employed by BCSD, have spouses/significant others who voted, other family members of BCSD employees, and "reluctant" parent voters who voted "yes" because they were afraid of the repercussions the district would bestow w…
apple commented on Voters approve BCSD levy reallocation
I sincerely hope the trustees will take into account the many voices who voted emphatically "NO". Will over 1,000 people in our community be heard now? Perhaps a great starting point will be to hire a third party negotiator for the taxpayers when any contract negotiations begin?…
apple commented on Correct information needed for voting
I couldn't agree with these statements more....
If this was really "putting kids first" everyone would be coming to the table and offering to pay a percentage into their own retirement, not having taxpayers foot 100% of the bill. Deficit or large portion of deficit resolved....…
apple commented on Want good schools? Vote for the levy shift
When the original facilities levy was voted for in 2009? the taxpayers were told if a new school (elementary) was not needed the money not used for that would be returned to the taxpayers.... somewhere in the neighborhood of $14,000,000.00. It wasn't needed but now district wants to contin…
apple commented on BCSD to hold open houses on levy
Go to these meetings and ask the difficult questions. Be aware the information at the meetings is all one-sided. There will not necessarily be mis-information but rather omissions of information. Some burning questions might be : Why are the benefits so "Rich" and "Cadilla…