Thank you for your email regarding the proposed “flip” schedule by the Orange County School Board. While I too have concerns about the “flip”, I realize this is under the jurisdiction of the Orange County School Board. My concern is for the middle and high school students and the potential impact they will encounter. I am not sure if the school board has fully vetted the financial benefit gained once the cost of moving extracurricular activities, such as sports are factored into the equation. Also, having the middle school students waiting in darkness for their early morning buses is of ... more »
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Monday, July 28
Thursday, July 24
COMMUNITY ALERT
by
Mary Jo
on Thu 24 Jul 2008 10:11 PM EDT
COMMUNITY:
THIS IS VITAL AND IMPORTANT information for the future of your children in the Orange County public school system.
On May 13, 2008 the School Board of Orange County voted 4-3 on the school schedule flip situation. The school board members did not receive a cost analysis on this proposal from the staff, but they still chose to vote on this situation which will affect 84,000 secondary students along with the members of their families, their employers, and our local governments. In as much as the people in the community were not listened to by the school ... more »
NOW YOU KNOW by Andrea Samson
by
Mary Jo
on Thu 24 Jul 2008 10:09 PM EDT
NOW YOU KNOW - An editorial that won’t get published anywhere else. (from the Parents/Professionals group against the School Flip)
Let me begin by saying the Elected School Board Chair is not our issue, and we do not, as a parent group, take a position on it. We have but one issue and that is the flipped schedule. The issue discussed here is one of fairness, equal standing, and voters with a Constitutional right to representation from currently elected officials.
That said, the board meeting 7/22/08 was a revelation in priority setting. Did you know that ... more » Wednesday, July 23
Letter From Parent at Last Night's Meeting
by
Mary Jo
on Wed 23 Jul 2008 06:58 PM EDT
Hello,
I hope all of you are doing well. I attended the school board meeting last night. There was not a large crowd. It is imperative that we have a big crowd at the meeting next Tuesday night! It is the meeting to approve the budget and bus schedules for next year! The issue of flip time is going to come up and we need as many parents and students there as possible to reinforce our stand on the issue.
We can't think that "someone else" is going to be there for us! We all need to show ... more »
Thursday, July 17
PETITIONS NEED TO BE TURNED IN FRIDAY JULY 17
by
Mary Jo
on Thu 17 Jul 2008 07:12 AM EDT
PETITIONS need to be turned in tomorrow...........Friday July 17, 2008. Please contact us at savecommschools@aol.com and let us know where we can meet you to pick them up. We would like as many as possible on Friday---still continue to gather petitions as you cater to your neighborhood functions and stores etc......these petitions will go into a second submittal.........please, once again, contact us to pick up ANY petitions you already have signed! more »
Sunday, July 13
¿Cuánto Nos Costará a Nosotros el FLIP ?
by
Mary Jo
on Sun 13 Jul 2008 04:36 PM EDT
¿Cuánto Nos Costará a Nosotros el FLIP ? El Consejo Escolar del Condado de Orange, en su intento de ahorrar .02% por ciento de su presupuesto anual de funcionamiento, ha votado a favor de interrumpir la rutina diaria de más de 250,000 ciudadanos. Aunque usted no tenga un niño en una escuela pública del condado Orange, se podría ver negativamente afectado por esta decisión en la cual se aprobó el "Flip," donde los horarios de escuela media y High School fueron invertidos. Desafortunadamente, un cambio como este será perjudicial para nuestra comunidad, para nuestros niños y la economía de la ... more »  1 AttachmentsSaturday, July 12
MEETING MONDAY JULY 14
by
Mary Jo
on Sat 12 Jul 2008 05:59 PM EDT
For Immediate Release: July 10, 2008
Contact: Christine Aleknavich Legislative Assistant, Representative Darren Soto 407-249-4743 or Christine.Aleknavich@MyFloridaHouse.gov
Rep. Soto Urges Families to Participate in Meeting to
School Board Members Friday, July 11
PETITION INFORMATION
by
Mary Jo
on Fri 11 Jul 2008 10:37 PM EDT
All petitions which are being collected need to be turned in to a central person. When you are finished collecting petitions, please email savecommschools@aol.com and we will arrange for the petitions to be picked up.Petitions need to be turned in no later than July 18th---email the above for more information!more »
Commissioner Rober Stuart's Take on the 'FLIP'
by
Mary Jo
on Fri 11 Jul 2008 10:25 PM EDT
As a City of Orlando Commissioner, we are tasked, specifically, with it's fiscal responsibility. I'm deeply concerned over the financial impact of the change of the school start times as has been approved by the Orange County School Board. Let me cite just two examples that concern me:
First, much of our after school day care at our 11 facilities throughout Orlando is supplemented by quality staff provided through local high schools. This quality core of working students have allowed us to keep our rates far below the market and well within the reach of hard working families. These ... more »
Letters of Support---List as of July 11, 2008
by
Mary Jo
on Fri 11 Jul 2008 01:17 PM EDT
The opposition to the OCPS 'FLIP' has received many letters of support. As of this date, at 1 PM, these are the letters we have received.... more are being prepared from local, state and federal Political entities. * Orange County Council of Mayors * West Orange Chamber of Commerce * Representative Bryan Nelson * Harris Rosen * Commissioner Kathy Till * Candidate Armstrong (for Orange County Sherriff) * Canidates for District 4 School Board Seat- Vicky Bell, Lou Roeder, Dr. Deeba Ahmad * Canidates for District 7 School Board Seat- Bert Carrier, Michael Kimbrough, Laura Keller, Christine Moore Curtis more »
Orlando Sentinel Wants YOUR Opinions
by
Mary Jo
on Fri 11 Jul 2008 12:44 PM EDT
This is from the Sentinel's Blog today! PLEASE write in about the school situation---expose the FACTS....show how this is affecting 1/2 million people---flood with ideas and concerns----LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD IN A BIG WAY----- This is not a dead issue....litigation has started and it will get hotter----keep the motivation and remember that we are doing this for the kids and the families affected! SPEAK OUT FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR NEIGHBORS!!!!
If you've got a problem with a Central Florida government or state agency, we'd like to hear about it. We're looking ... more » Sunday, July 6
Mr. Gledich from Andrea's Eyes and Research
by
Mary Jo
on Sun 06 Jul 2008 12:00 AM EDT
Nicholas Gledich, OCPS Chief Operations Officer, has been a finalist in the Memphis school system's search for a new superintendent. In a question and answer session with the public, Gledich stated his positions on a number of issues "Asked about tackling gang issues, Gledich said early intervention is key with students in elementary and middle schools. He said it is a partnership with law enforcement and community groups. And, it is a sustained effort. 'It can't be a one shot wonder. This is something that needs to be ongoing and something that needs to be done with intent and purpose. ... more » |
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