The school board has gone against the people, and this calender should be changed. The school year is stressful and students need a break. Moreover, this was official for three years and now it has been changed. It's not right. I have not heard from one person who is accepting of this new calender. Plus, getting out two days before Christmas is absurd. Now, even though not everyone is Christian, this is extremely inconvenient for everyone. Another thing that is absurd is going from September to November with two days of break! Two days! Then, this happens again from January to April. Who cares about August? We want breaks in the middle of the year!!!! Politicians are wrong to go against the people and I am very greatful to my district representative for voting for the balanced school year.

Thank you

#491: Abigail Griffin -  

You just found it - I'm one who disagrees with you. We don't need that many breaks! We start and stop and start and stop. I've heard from TEACHERS who say that it has not been what they had hoped and they feel that there are too many breaks. It's about EDUCATION, increasing test scores, moving out of last place in the country for education - not about vacations. Please! I'm all for August 15th or 17th!