School Closings, November 30, 2006
 

Lawrence Public Schools are all closed today.

402 Augusta KS - Closed

Pretty much all schools are closed today.....atleast in the KC area.

Not damn Topeka Schools....son of a b*tch.

Topeka isn't bad at all.

Yeah, and the fact that Topeka Public Schools NEVER cancels.

The world could explode and body parts could line the streets, and Topeka 501 would still be open.

Their reasoning is "we have too many kids who rely on us for shelter/meals."

I guess I can sort of understand that, but come on. It's very dangerous on the side streets.

How many kids even show up.......from what I remember and know from my brother and sister even if schools do open on days like this about 80% of kids don't show up.

Just got back from dropping kids off at school. Roads aren't bad at all. Having said that, Topeka public schools (USD501) rarely close. It doesn't matter how dangerous the roads become 501 will always be open.

They do close sometimes. But yeah, it is a pretty rare occasion.

I have the air conditioner on.

Do you mean compared to Manhattan?

Rarely happens. I know I have kept the kids home because the district chose not to close schools and every community around Topeka closed. I don't want my kids safety determined by some out of touch with reality, overpaid administrator.

It's a conspiricy by the NFL in some way isn't Mike?

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For those of you that are wondering its an inside joke.

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I know. My son is in 8th grade and has probably missed school due to closings about 2-3 times in his life. I went through the Topeka school system in the 70s and 80s and I can only remember once or twice missing school due to weather closings.

They've closed 501 schools once every year for the last few years. I'd know..cause I worked there. :) We still had to come in because my ****ing prick of a boss declared us all "essential employees".

KCFalcon59 - Tony Sawyer is the best Superintendent 501 has had in a long time. Until you've met him, I wouldn't call him out of touch with reality. He is a very knowledgable man, and very down to earth. The reasons Topekans don't like him his because he uses big words.

Oh, FWIW, their are a couple of "big" reasons 501 rarely closes. The first is because 501 does offer breakfast for parents who are too lazy to feed their kids in the morning, or are just too poor.

Second - alot of kids go to the Quinton Heights hill to sled when school is closed. The hill is right next to the 501 administration office, and the Superintendent has a view from his office of this hill. What do you think he thinks when he sees all the kids that could be in school, sledding?

Ever heard of truancy? :hmmm:

I was probably exaggerating about how few times my kids have been out due to closings. It's probably a lot more than it ever was when I was a kid. Still, it's never nearly the same as the surrounding areas. We're always looking at all the school closings and 501 will still be in session. Like today, my nephew goes to Seaman. They're closed but my kids have to go to school because they're 501. Would've been nice if they canceled school and the Governor canceled state offices. :)

If the school district honestly thinks that these kids won't eat breakfast if they are closed on a bad weather day and it is up to them to stay open to feed the kids then I think they are just a little full of themselves. As for sledding, I can see their point. If the snow is deep enough (more than 6 inches) then why not let the kids off so they can enjoy it. I am sure he was off for a snow day when he was in school and enjoyed playing in it.

They aren't full of themselves. Alot of parents don't feed their children breakfast, as they don't eat breakfast themselves.

They can enjoy snow after school, too. :) And during school, at recess time.

Nope he had to walk through 10 ft. for snow for 10+ miles to get to school because they NEVER closed. Don't believe me?? Just ask him!

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I am sure that's the case. LMAO

I can relate dude .... 475 only closes when the Post (Ft.Riley) closes.

If they close post then school buses cannot go out there so the district closes as well.

Not closing because of breakfast being served has to be one of the most assnine reasons I have evah heard. Period :shake:

I am considered essential personnel as well but we have the choice not to come in and take a vacation or personal day. My boss is pretty kewl in that respect.

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