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Another PATA recruit
Glock17 -
I support the schools too and if you had taken the time to read my previous postings you would knwo that I always have and always will vote for the schools. My kids all were in the portables at one time or another and they turned out fine.
What is wrong with using these as a cost saving measure? I'll hold my breathe until you answer that the portables are fire hazards, unsecure, no bathrooms, etc. You will of course provide proof to these allegations, right?
By the way... I'll take my Colt over your Glock any day.
By Central Mom
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 - glock17
- Respected Neighbor
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Answer to your question
I laughed at your response. I agree that the Colt is a great gun. Additionally I agree that there can be a place for portables and I attended a school that used portables. I turned out fine. It does however become a problem when the main building can no longer support the total number of children. Some schools can support this however our elementary schools face the following problems: Over crowded play grounds, not enough restrooms, half of the gym being used during lunch time and therefore a three hour lunch period, no common space for art etc, and not enough parking for parents/staff.
Portables are not meant to be used forever and some of the ones we have our over 18 years old. The biggest problemis that the cost to using and moving the portables come out of our operating fund and decreases funding for other needed programs. I could go on, but I hope this will cause some people to think. Our money is best spent on Permanent structures that will never need to be replaced.
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1 large elementary?
Central Mom:
I agree that portables have their time and place, but I don't agree they should be a permanent solution. This year we had 750+ elementary kids in portables. Next year, there will be more because the district continues to grow. And, middle school kids will now be housed in portables. Clearly, the case can be made for a new elementary school(s). If we don't build enough classrooms to last for several years, the community will cry ''poor planning.'' So, what's the magic size for the elementary you propose? If it's bigger than 750, it'll be larger than the current middle schools and perhaps Jr. Highs (design capacity, not actual enrollment). Would you make it larger than our high schools? Just wondering what you think the ideal size is. Everyone seems to have their own magic number.
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