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School money funded....interesting
Just took Norton to straighten them out :D
Seriously, this aint to far from the truth. It's been very embarrassing for Wise County, just give Norton the schools like we did the Wal Mart. Norton is our daddy and always will be.Quote:
Originally Posted by UTVols2
I am glad that something is finally being done. Although I don't like the 2 on one deal at all, it is at least a start. Now, comes the dirty part of the process. I am willing to bet that no matter which site is picked, the board of supervisors will not like the price tag. As we all know, no project has ever come in under or at the proposed price tag. The lines have been drawn in the sand. One thing I do want to know is what will Norton's expected monetary contribution to this be? Nobody has said that. And, believe it or not, I am starting to believe that both the BOS and the SB have backed off clsing St. Paul for a reason. Wonder what that could be. These two questions do need to be answered to the satisfaction of the people or we are gonna have another big mess on our hands. I just pray for some sanity in all this.
St. Paul will phase itself out. Since about 40% of their students come from Russell County, some of them will go back home. Norton offers a huge savings, both in the composite index and money they will bring to the table. The School Board tonight should be interesting. This is my night with my grandson, so can't go.
Yep, you are probably right about St. Paul, especially since Wise county will only be offering a "core curriculum" there. A lot of folks don't understand anything about the core curriculum and it has them confused. That means, there will be no distance learning, no internet classes, and no A.P. courses to start. No governor's seal on their diploma will be offered either. At least this is how it was explained to me. They will only be offered enough to graduate with a regular diploma. Once the Russell county students realize this, they will go.Quote:
Originally Posted by retiredteach
You mentioned money to the table, that is what the bottom line is gonna be for a lot of people. How much will they be able to offset the initial cost? I know the composite index will help as it will with the county. Also, there are rumors, and you all probably know where they are coming, but rumors are flying that Norton will be building a separate school on this site, different than the 2 proposed by the BOS. Is there any truth in this?
Another thing, it was my understanding too that the tax base will remain the same since Norton was entering into the talks.
I'm almost to the point of not giving a shit.
Can you imagine what the rest of the state is saying/laughing at us? LOL, this surprises me it hasn't been on the Tonight Show. The infamous pork rind incident was. This is almost as comical.
To me, any situation that involves the education of the young people of this county for the next 50 years is far from a laughing matter. At times though, I want to laugh to try to cope with just how unbelievably stupid this is and how much embarrassment this has brought my county.Quote:
Originally Posted by centennialdawg
Wasn't talking about the education of the kids, just that our government's inability to put aside partisan politics aside for the welfare of our kids is what others are laughing about.
CtDawg, hadn't heard that one about Norton building a separate school on this site. I did hear that JH has not had a good day. Really bothers me.
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Originally Posted by retiredteach
Luntsford skipped town for a week.
I would propsose turning one of the two schools into a magnet school. If this is really what we are going to do we have to make the most of our possible educational opportunities.
That would be an excellent idea, but given our two boards' political points of view, it would never pass. Again, too many are against any healing at all for this to happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by pvfan
Amen. I think a magnet school would be a great idea and would give the advanced education opportunity to those who want it. In order to help pay for the extra cost, it could be made semi-private with small tuition per semester and for those who are unable to pay--scholarships from donors...which trust me, if there were a magnet school available, there are people who would donate dollars to help fund a private education.Quote:
Originally Posted by pvfan
Those who want the normal school experience or need more intensive education in certain subjects, that allows the other school(s) to take care of it. I think it'd be a more viable idea if we end up with 3 schools and not 2.
At the end of the day though--if it hasn't been proposed yet, I don't think it would be a part of the plan at all.
I would certainly loved to have been at the meeting of the SB tonight. Is it still going on?
They voted 5-3 to go along with the BOS recomendation.