Petition for the August 1st Calendar

1) Been doing a little research and it seems that Six Flags/White Water was having financial problems before the balanced calendar was in place. Also, Six Flags has reported a revenue increase for 2010.

Six Flags’ bumpy ride prompts exit from ACVB
http://www.amusementinsider.com/forums/showthread.php?2302-Six-Flags-Over-Georgia-General-Discussion

SIX FLAGS ANNOUNCES 20 PERCENT REVENUE GROWTH AND RECORD $22 MILLION ADJUSTED EBITDA FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER 2010
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/sxfl_six_six-flags-announces-20-percent-revenue-growth-and-record-22-million-adjusted-ebitda-for-the-fourth--1506940.html

Also, most students who frequent Six Flags on a regular bases during summer break have season passes, therefore the losses are mainly in concessions.

2) After watching the February 9th work session, it was stated by our superintendent that utility expenses were only a small percentage of the annual budget, it cost more to heat than cool a building, and the unpredictable Georgia weather makes it unreasonable to consider utility expenses in the discussion for or against a balanced calendar.

3) Teacher absenteeism was 8700 days less than the previous year resulting in a huge savings to the county.

Don't understand why these new board members were so rushed to return to the traditional calendar, or why they neglected to take the opinions of their own superintendent and those of the teachers, parents, and students they serve.

BRING BACK THE BALANCED CALENDAR!!!