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I see this as a major drawback. What we talked about was to improve students learning but with this schedule the students that want to succeed will succeed but the kids who are lazy are still gonna be lazy even with the extended learning year. So what would be the reason of extending the school year now?

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Please let’s this go through I am tried of hearing parents be upset that they have to have their kids home all the time. They couldn’t do anything when they were home during this pandemic yet now they want them home for summer. When during summer last year they were complaining and whining about them being home for so long. This should help with all the issues with day care and not being able to work due to their own kids

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Literally no one wants this to happen. Jamming it down our throats because you think you know what is best for us is ridiculous! We are the parents of our children, not you. I heard this is about money. I'll move my kids out of district and that district will get the money for them. Is that better for you? Teachers will quit all together or move to another district. Again, the money will move with them. This isn't even a legit year round schedule.

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Possibly take into account the students that my need to start later and allow them to make up the time. I am not against this as a form or a way to catch up but more time in school can weigh down your students. And if this is a last min change we need to make sure vacation money and summer plans are not ruined

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My older kiddos had year round school in AZ.  I was not thrilled at first because we came from NM and were not used to it.  But scheduling vacation times during "off" seasons was great!  But I would like to see the same schedule.  A week off in October, the week of Thanksgiving off,  3 weeks at Christmas a/k/a Winter break and 2 weeks off for Spring Break plus the 3 day weekend Federal holidays.  We still only had 6 weeks for Summer vacation, but after 4 weeks, the kiddos were bored.   Personally, I liked it because we could spread out vacation times.  But the real upside is that they were ahead of their classes when we moved from AZ to TX.  When we moved from TX back to NM my oldest could have graduated as a Sophomore but had to take NM History and a bunch of filler classes 🤷‍♀️  BUT....  it is too short noticed.  Families have already invested into Summer Vacations. Implementant next year!

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My older kiddos had year round school in AZ.  I was not thrilled at first because we came from NM and were not used to it.  But scheduling vacation times during "off" seasons was great!  But I would like to see the same schedule.  A week off in October, the week of Thanksgiving off,  3 weeks at Christmas a/k/a Winter break and 2 weeks off for Spring Break plus the 3 day weekend Federal holidays.  We still only had 6 weeks for Summer vacation, but after 4 weeks, the kiddos were bored.   Personally, I liked it because we could spread out vacation times.  But the real upside is that they were ahead of their classes when we moved from AZ to TX.  When we moved from TX back to NM my oldest could have graduated as a Sophomore but had to take NM History and a bunch of filler classes 🤷‍♀️  BUT....  it is too short noticed.  Families have already invested into Summer Vacations. Implementant next year!

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My older kiddos had year round school in AZ.  I was not thrilled at first because we came from NM and were not used to it.  But scheduling vacation times during "off" seasons was great!  But I would like to see the same schedule.  A week off in October, the week of Thanksgiving off,  3 weeks at Christmas a/k/a Winter break and 2 weeks off for Spring Break plus the 3 day weekend Federal holidays.  We still only had 6 weeks for Summer vacation, but after 4 weeks, the kiddos were bored.   Personally, I liked it because we could spread out vacation times.  But the real upside is that they were ahead of their classes when we moved from AZ to TX.  When we moved from TX back to NM my oldest could have graduated as a Sophomore but had to take NM History and a bunch of filler classes 🤷‍♀️  BUT....  it is too short noticed.  Families have already invested into Summer Vacations. Implementant next year!

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My older kiddos had year round school in AZ.  I was not thrilled at first because we came from NM and were not used to it.  But scheduling vacation times during "off" seasons was great!  But I would like to see the same schedule.  A week off in October, the week of Thanksgiving off,  3 weeks at Christmas a/k/a Winter break and 2 weeks off for Spring Break plus the 3 day weekend Federal holidays.  We still only had 6 weeks for Summer vacation, but after 4 weeks, the kiddos were bored.   Personally, I liked it because we could spread out vacation times.  But the real upside is that they were ahead of their classes when we moved from AZ to TX.  When we moved from TX back to NM my oldest could have graduated as a Sophomore but had to take NM History and a bunch of filler classes 🤷‍♀️  BUT....  it is too short noticed.  Families have already invested into Summer Vacations. Implementant next year!

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I want my son to have the best level of education as his sisters did.  The last year has been a struggle because he went from basically no school the end of his 6th grade year, to Summer Vacation, to online school, now back to in person school (never thought I'd have to decribe it that way).  He still doesn't have electives, but he is doing better.  He hated being online, but is excited to be back in person.  That being said, I am on board with year round school...  My girls had year round school in AZ.  It was great!!!  We had time throughout the year.  But, like my girls had in AZ. they should not only have the week off in October and the week of Thanksgiving off, but should have 3 weeks over Christmas a/k/a Winter Break and 2 weeks off for Spring Break, plus all the Federal Holidays off.  They still ended up with 6 weeks off during the Summer.  My girls left AZ (with year round school) to TX and were above their class.  Of course, coming back to NM...  well... let's just say that my oldest could've graduated from LLHS as a Sophomore, but she needed to take NM History and a bunch of other empty classes to fill in her credits.... 🙄

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Only impact is when trying to plan future vacation.  It’s nice to know as far in advance as possible so plans may be made as to not overlap school days.  For my family I’m specifically trying to plan fir spring break so finalizing the calendar would be helpful.

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Opportunities of this calendar affords kids more exposure to learning. Hopefully filling education gaps.

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Although I’m ok with the added days it would be nice to see a couple options to vote in like in the past.  But overall I just want something finalized for planning purposes.

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The educational needs of each and every student matters and we should seize all opportunities to meet the educational needs of all students.  It’s good to see the state legislature allocating money for this benefit.  Maybe this might help us a a state move up from the bottom when it comes to education.

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As a teacher, the way this was handled showed a total lack of respect for teachers and other staff. Makes me wonder if this is a sign of more things to come.

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You will lose teachers because of this.  Especially those getting close to retirement.  Many would rather just retire than deal with this.

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I want my kids to have a choice if they want extra time in school like they have with summer program that way they aren't forced to go but can choose to go if extra help is needed or wanted

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I will not comply with this do to my kids never met there Grandpa on dad's side and we have a month long trip cus driven to NY it's been 30yrs sense my kids dad has seen his Father all 6 of my kids will not be in school cus this trip my oldest will be 19 this yr and never met him they will learn about monuments and landscapes so learning will happen just not in school cus this trip has been planned sense b4 covid happened and I will not change my families plans to meet there Grandpa for first time

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As a teacher I'm once again baffled by the reasoning of those that " control what happens in education" and the fact that they have absolutely nothing to do with education.  We have spent a year with very little truly accurate data on the performance of our students. Yet those that are in charge but not actually in the trenches think it's a brilliant idea to add extra days. to next year's calendar with 6 weeks left in the current school year. Never mind that teachers themselves have no idea the plan, expectations, etc. that is supposed to be accomplished in those days. It's like using a butter knife instead of a screw driver, it will eventually work, but isn't the best or most practical plan.

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I will pull my kid out of school and home school him. We have plans this summer and I will be moving my Mom from AZ to here. My kids will not attend! And tons of kids will get burned out on school! The kids need a break from the stress!

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Students need a break

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I understand that

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School is a tool that is meant to support families and the community, not the other way around. I feel like the proposed calander is all but removing the community from the equation and essentially sending the message to kids that school should be the most predominant element in their life. This should not be the case. Family and community should always be the predominant element of a child’s development. The proposed calendar leaves little time for kids to engage in the community, and with what little time they will have, I feel kids will be too burned out to care.

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As many others have said, I am worried about students burning out. Kids already burn out in a typical school year by April. If kids start in July, without actually increasing their breaks (a few extra days in Oct and Nov are not enough), then what is going to happen in Feb and March of next year? How are students going to push through all of April and May AND THEN continue into June with essentially no break? How is it going to benefit students to simply spend more time in school completing the same busy-work heavy curriculum? How is the school going to address students emotional and mental health needs with the added stress caused by a major change to the school calandra after an already stressful and traumatizing school year?
I see a lot of drawbacks especially for younger students whose healthy development is dependent on adequate time spent at home with family as well as adequate time to rest and recharge.

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I think there is merit to the idea that a long summer break could lead to some kids falling more behind. However simply adding more days of school is not the answer.

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Why are alternative options not being discussed?

Everything I’ve read on the state’s recommendations for added instructional days suggests that schools aren’t limited to traditional instruction only, but are encouraged to explore creative options like math and science camps for students. Quantity of instruction does not equal quality.

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Every student matters should mean really taking into account what is best for kids as individuals. I don’t think the decisions made by BOE in the last year have done that. I don’t think they’ve really taken into account the individual kids in the district, their families, their home life. Kids have suffered because of it. Not just their education but also their mental health. Similarly, I don’t think the proposed calendar changes are looking at those individual circumstances. I don’t think the BOE or SI are really looking at our kids as kids. They aren’t looking at the challenges they are going through or or the social/emotional trauma of the last year. They are seeing our kids as test scores. Yes those test scores are going to be behind for a while, and that’s a travesty (a travesty the BOE perpetuated by insisting on remote learning). But what our kids need most right now isn’t to catch up. What our kids need most right now is to heal.
Every moment counts? Every moment should have counted starting last September. If every moment is going to finally start counting, then it needs to be through high quality instruction. Simply adding more days of school isn’t a solution. More hours doing worksheets isn’t going to catch our kids up. I think parents would feel more at ease if creative solutions to the problem were being presented instead of one extreme option that is likely to not have much actual benefit.

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What about COVID-19? Will we blending? We're making it work, I don't see how any person can keep up with the demands of blended learning.

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This was presented as an added benefit line your helping me as a parent out. It’s not up to anyone what’s best for me as a parent I’ll decide that for my own family. I’m totally against this . This last year 1/2 was rough all the way around my child deserves a break and so do many parents. Why push this calendar so higher ups can get a pay raise while everyone else suffers. Disappointing 

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This was presented as an added benefit line your helping me as a parent out. It’s not up to anyone what’s best for me as a parent I’ll decide that for my own family. I’m totally against this . This last year 1/2 was rough all the way around my child deserves a break and so do many parents. Why push this calendar so higher ups can get a pay raise while everyone else suffers. Disappointing 

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Why not let each school in the district choose for their school to follow the extended school year and make it voluntary per school instead of district wide?

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We will leave the district or consider homeschool if this calendar is passed

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I have medical procedures scheduled so I can recover over summer and my students don’t have to have a long term sub rather than a qualified teacher. I also don’t  have enough sick time to cover the six weeks of recovery. 

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I have medical procedures scheduled so I can recover over summer and my students don’t have to have a long term sub rather than a qualified teacher. I also don’t  have enough sick time to cover the six weeks of recovery. 

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With our work schedules, these extended breaks mess with our schedules. It will be more expensive and require finding alternative childcare methods. If the calendar passes, we will withdraw our 2 sons from the district.

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I am honestly not seeing any real benefits to this.  You say food for kids who need it, yet free lunch is offered in the summer at parks and community centers.  You say kids who need to catch up on credits will have extra time in school to do so, yet summer school for those kids is already offered.  Those are the consequences for falling behind why punish the kids that are doing good.  You are NOT making any valid points for this calendar.

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How will adding more days to the school year benefit students, if they continue the same style of teaching that they are currently getting I don't see how this would be a significant improvement their learning.

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Add 30 min before class and 30min after class!!! Your objective is met with a regular school year!!!

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I'm not sure if you are up to date with your community or students, parents, or life. During this pandemic there have been students taking on different roles in their households. Plenty of students had to go to work to help make ends meat. Students have had to help younger siblings with their school work before their own. Students have struggled during this entire time and could possibly use a break. Juggling your paperwork doesn't speak the truth. Reflecting on your research doesn't make a difference for teachers who are now caring for their children or parents. Sometimes life needs a break. Sometimes looking at all the different aspects in life can be life altering.

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With the amount of time your wanting to make up with this “year round school schedule” you can add half hour to beginning of school & half hour after school and end up shy of week of your objective!!!!

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Already have summer plans that will be negatively affected by starting so early.

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I feel this would have a negative impact on my children and quality family time.

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No benefit

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My 3 kids are burnt out by spring and it is already a struggle to keep them in engaged. I don't think adding more school days would be beneficial.

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What about kids that want to work or need to work?

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Teachers and students will be so burnt out they won’t even be learning those extra days. Kids will be absent more due to family vacations and family time.  This will be a disaster for everyone involved.

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No benefit to family life.

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This will take away from my family, from teaching ours kids important family values.  We don’t need babysitters we need more time with our kids now that they are young.  Once they grow up you can’t get that time back.  Why take away from our kids and our families.

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The pay increase is just to offset our already high insurance...

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The pay increase is just to offset our already high insurance...

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Classified staff don't get paid enough. They work just as hard as certified. They will not see any more money.

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Overwhelmed teachers who are then impatient with children and their questions.

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You are telling me my family and raising my children is not important, that being in school longer under others' influence is better for them and who they are as human beings, than being with me and my husband and extended family. Ridiculous. FAMILY FIRST!

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You are telling me my family and raising my children is not important, that being in school longer under others' influence is better for them and who they are as human beings, than being with me and my husband and extended family. Ridiculous. FAMILY FIRST!

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My family has farmed in this valley for over 100 years.  My boys work on our families farm during the school year, but the work really picks up in the Summer.  They have worked "farmer days" all Summer since they were 10.
Farm work doesn't stop just because someone changes the "School Calendar."
It is our family time, we work, we play, we talk, we bond.

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I do not see how adding days but also extending breaks equals out.  Explain the thought process of that?

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Remember that when they "score" states on education, they look at indicators like childhood poverty, etc.-things that schools have no control over.

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Remember that when they "score" states on education, they look at indicators like childhood poverty, etc.-things that schools have no control over.

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Highest pay in the state because we're working more days than anyone in the state!

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we will look into sending our child to another school district. I see nothing positive in this calendar

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we will look into sending our child to another school district. I see nothing positive in this calendar

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New Mexico is last in everything in education, yet people are happy with the status quo.

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please consider starting at the end of July so we have more time to prepare. I doubt the state tax free dates will move up with your new calendar.

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please consider starting at the end of July so we have more time to prepare. I doubt the state tax free dates will move up with your new calendar.

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I just ask that you read all the comments and act accordingly.

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http://chng.it/Y8x7dtHjZH

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Why does it seem like it doesn’t matter what parents or teachers say as you all are trying to pass this calendar regardless

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Many people have already made plans for the summer. 

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Many people have already made plans for the summer. 

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I want to hear about other studies

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Are there other options for a calendar? Why are we not seeing the other options?

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Are there other options for a calendar? Why are we not seeing the other options?

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I agree with a comment above- why not enforce summer school for those that need & want it instead of everyone

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I agree with a comment above- why not enforce summer school for those that need & want it instead of everyone

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And that was crammed down our throats, too. That extra 10 days.

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And that was crammed down our throats, too. That extra 10 days.

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Think about the mental health on students AND teachers

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Think about the mental health on students AND teachers

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One thing COVID taught us is time with familes matter

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Our LLS staff would be the most overworked in the state.

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It will negatively impact my family in many ways. The district is going to lose teachers. Then they will be stuck with subs that aren’t as qualified as teachers. My kids will experience burnout and unnecessary stress. Our teachers will be overwhelmed because they won’t get the break they so much deserve. Especially after this year.

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Many teachers work all summer planning for the next year, taking classes, preparing materials.  They show up 1-2 weeks before school to get rooms ready for their students, but this is unpaid time.  THis district assumes too much and takes advantage of its teachers and staff.

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Many teachers work all summer planning for the next year, taking classes, preparing materials.  They show up 1-2 weeks before school to get rooms ready for their students, but this is unpaid time.  THis district assumes too much and takes advantage of its teachers and staff.

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I support what the teachers think is best for my child & the teacher's mental health. I want my son's teachers to be happy & provide quality teaching. If they don't agree with this and don't see the benefit, either will my child

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I support what the teachers think is best for my child & the teacher's mental health. I want my son's teachers to be happy & provide quality teaching. If they don't agree with this and don't see the benefit, either will my child

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And those teachers would be working more days that anyone else in the state. Compensation for time worked is not a raise.

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Will teachers be given a choice to teach virtual or live?

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Will teachers be given a choice to teach virtual or live?

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Only district in the state that has 210 day calendar!  Parent should look into other districts!

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Only district in the state that has 210 day calendar!  Parent should look into other districts!

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THIS DOES NOT GIVE TEACHERS A RAISE. STOP SAYING THAT IT DOES. STOP SAYING THAT TEACHERS WOULD BE THE HIGHEST PAID IN THE STATE. IF THIS GOES THROUGH, OUR TEACHERS WILL BE THE MOST BURNED OUT IN THE STATE.

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What is the research on extended days on older students?

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What is the research on extended days on older students?

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Highest paid??? Still don't see that math adding up but I do see overworked.

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Highest paid??? Still don't see that math adding up but I do see overworked.

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Your forcing our teachers and staff work more!  They are working hard already

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Classified staff?????? They get paid 11-14 an hour. They work HARD

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Classified staff?????? They get paid 11-14 an hour. They work HARD

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Boooo lies

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1.5% versus a 6% increase in insurance how does that work?

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It is not a great thing if you never see your family.

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It is not a great thing if you never see your family.

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Why don’t we have focused groups like esl programs

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You say you encourage the families to do what they have planned so how does that affect the attendance? Will the students be excused?

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Health insurance has had increases of MORE than 1.5%.

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Health insurance has had increases of MORE than 1.5%.

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Money and politics should be your name me Romero

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Why don't we just use the money for a summer program for struggling students or any student who would like to participate

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Why don't we just use the money for a summer program for struggling students or any student who would like to participate

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These kids have had a very stressful year. They need the mental health break and not the constant pressure to adapt.

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These kids have had a very stressful year. They need the mental health break and not the constant pressure to adapt.

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Someone said we are only adding 15 more days to the 10 we already have done.  The calendar is way more then 15 days.  Is that because of the longer breaks? Shorten the breaks and give them a summer again.

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They’ve been planning to screw us 😂

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Political money scam...no other modern studies considered

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Just upset that funding is coming fast now. When our schools needed funding sooner!

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Teachers worked HARD. Probably harder than any other year

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Students have the choice to learn remotely, does the staff have the same opportunity?

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No benefit! It would disrupt our family. I don’t know any teachers that support this. This is only about money.

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You are asking too much, Dr. Romero.  Too much!!

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You are asking too much, Dr. Romero.  Too much!!

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Not all teachers just gave a lesson plan and wiped their hands of teaching children. Just saying.

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Not all teachers just gave a lesson plan and wiped their hands of teaching children. Just saying.

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Bias money laundering planning