Public advisory for parents of JHS students

Wednesday, August 29. 2012
The Jefferson Police Department asks that students not be dropped off at the public library

Because of safety reasons, the Jefferson Police and public library are asking parents not to drop off or pick up their high school students at the public library. “This creates an unsafe situation with the number of students and cars that are utilizing this area,” officials state.
All Jefferson High School student drop offs and pick ups should take place in the front senior parking area of Jefferson High School. Those continuing to use the public library may be subject to a citation from the Jefferson Police Department.
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#1 Michael McCarthy on 08/29/12 at 11:23 PM [Reply]
Unless there are signs forbidding this there can be no citation. When did the police start legislating?
#1.1 Marshall Law on 08/30/12 at 04:44 AM [Reply]
Didn't you get the memo?
#1.2 Anon on 08/30/12 at 06:50 AM [Reply]
Sometimes listenting to the police while they are actually trying to maintain safety is a good idea.

I don't understand why so many people need to rebel against every decision made.

'You must walk on the sidewalk to avoid getting hit by a car' - (police)

"It's my right to walk down the street!! There aren't any SIGNS saying I can't! Why is the government trying to control ME!!!" - (people of Jackson county)

Just give it a break, and do things the right way for the safety of your children. Their safety should matter more than a more convenient pick up for you.
#1.3 RB on 09/04/12 at 11:35 PM [Reply]
McCarthy your so uptight about signs you should think about the things at home, next time you tell your child to quit running through the house or playing with knifes what if they just say what are you going to do about it there is no sign telling me I can't so you can't do nothing about it, knowing good and well it only for you childs saftey. Next time you ask them to clean there room and possibly quit jumping on the bed they just might say put a sign up and I might consider it. So when someone tries to protect the saftey of your child or future children quit complaining and just do as asked because I know any loving parent would much rather just do as asked then see their child in hospital or even dead from being hit by a car, and from working in medical field I promise you it does happen, and there is many parent who would love to have their child back. This is not just to you its to all other who have same opinion as you.(NOTHING, NO ONE, OR NO $ VALUE WILL EVER REPLACE YOUR CHILD)
#1.4 Glad to see this happening on 09/09/12 at 11:06 AM [Reply]
Michael McCarthy, there is a sign that says that "Parking for Library Patrons Only" there is also a message from the library on the individual school websites. I cannot tell you the number of times I have almost witnessed people getting hit simply because they don't want to wait in line or have their children ride the buses. It really become a problem when it is dark in the mornings and hard to see. I don't know about you but I really don't want to get into an accident and I don't want to see an accident that could have been prevented if individuals simply followed the rules.
#2 JRock on 08/30/12 at 07:18 AM [Reply]
I agree with Anon. The police are not trying to legislate. They are trying to do their job and keep our children safe and traffic flowing. Why do some people think that they don't have to follow the rules and procedures that everyone else has to follow and that are there for a reason. We have 3 kids and my wife has to pick each one up at a different school building, including one at the high school. It isn't always convienent but we fully accept that every students safety comes before our convienence. From my observation it is the people using the library and other undesignated points that are interupting the flow of traffic for everyone else because now we have to wait for those kids crossing the road and cars getting in and out of the library.
#2.1 Michael McCarthy on 08/30/12 at 12:39 PM [Reply]
Because there's a legal process that needs to be followed. Or next time they'll be telling you you can't speak publically. Gotta watch the government. The founding fathers knew this.
#2.1.1 Anon on 08/31/12 at 01:21 PM [Reply]
We shouldn't have to go through a 'legal process' to get people to make common sense life choices for the safety of their children and other people.

You, and people like you are what's wrong with this country... not the government.

If people weren't constantly trying to make the governement react in a negative way, there wouldn't be a need for government intervention into EVERYTHING.

Do you realize what you are saying? There should be a legal process taken on in order to get parents to follow a basic request from the school system, for the safety of their own children.

It's BS like this that has made the world what it is.
#3 R Dee on 08/30/12 at 02:36 PM [Reply]
why does everyone have to pick up their kids? too good for the bus? oh boy
#3.1 Buses only run in city limits on 08/30/12 at 11:57 PM [Reply]
From my understanding the buses only run in the City limits of Jefferson. All the out of city kids must be dropped off and picked up. Looks like a nightmare when I drive by.
#3.2 not mine on 09/04/12 at 12:12 PM [Reply]
Have you ever looked at the number of kids on each bus? I was behind a bus last week where 2 kids were sitting on the floor between the last seat and the rear emergency door. How safe is that. I will not put my kids on the bus until there are enough buses to have every child sitting in a seat- not standing or sitting on the floor.
#4 Chris Bailey on 08/30/12 at 05:19 PM [Reply]
to #3 R Dee. People pick up their kids because Jefferson does not feel it necessary to purchase enough buses to accomodate the amount of students. Also people pick up their kids after school functions because there is not a late bus that runs. Even I had late buses back when i was in school.
#4.1 Anon on 09/05/12 at 09:22 AM [Reply]
I've never even heard of a late bus... to my understanding parents have always had to pick up their kids from after school functions. The buses are for arriving and leaving school based around school hours, no whenever the kids decide to leave band practice.

Also, Jefferson has enough buses to accomodate it's students that live in the city limits (which technically should be the only students going to the school), but they can't accomodate every student from Jackson county who's parents thought they were too good for the county school.

If the bus doesn't go by your childs house, chances are your child should be in Jackson County, and I guarantee that bus goes by your house.

Most peopla are complaining about situations they've put themselves in.
#4.1.1 Chris Bailey on 09/06/12 at 08:20 PM [Reply]
Yes, a late bus, and no, the late bus wasnt just sitting around waiting on the kids when they decided to leave.A couple of buses were scheduled to return at a certain time. The coaches, band teachers etc. were to be done with practice at that time.This allowed the kids to participate in after school functions that they otherwise would not be able to due to parents not able to pick them up. Not all parents have a work schedule 7:30 to 3:00. This obviously was not in the State of Georgia.
My kids wont ride the bus due to the fact that sometimes they have to stand and hold on for dear life.And i wont let them unless i absolutely have to. So why is this if there is enough room? Granted this is in the first part of the year and i believe kids begin to dwindle off the bus due to after school activities. But it tells me there is NOT enough room.(or buses)
And NO, I am not complaining, It is what it is and just stating the facts.
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