BOE sets 2013-2014 calendar

Wednesday, January 16. 2013
The Jackson County Board of Education approved a school calendar for the 2013-2014 school year at its meeting Monday night.

Students will begin classes on Aug. 8 with teachers starting on Aug. 1 for preplanning.
The last day of classes will be May 23, 2014.
Students will have vacation days on Sept. 2; Oct. 11 and 14; Nov. 27-29; Dec. 23-Jan 3; Jan. 20; Feb. 14 and 17; March 14 (teacher planning day) and 17; and April 7-11.
If budget constraints cause the system to have to cut days, Nov. 25 and 26 are slated for that. The system won’t set its new budget until later this spring.
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#1 Skimpy on days on 01/16/13 at 12:50 PM [Reply]
Winter Break is extremely short compared to this last one when they had 19 days off. Guess they don't want families to travel.
#1.1 jennifer on 01/29/13 at 11:55 AM [Reply]
Just wondering if anyoneelses child told them about the central office canceling the 8th grade trip to six flags this year. They said there was no way to make the time up at school. My boys give their all for that school. One is first place track and one is third place wrestling. That is a trip 8th graders have taken even back when i Went. Why is the missed time at school all of a sudden an issue now? Sounds really messed up in my opinion.
#2 Mercer on 01/16/13 at 02:32 PM [Reply]
what one week for Christmas that is ridiculous is this a typo erro
#2.1 Mike Buffington, Publisher on 01/16/13 at 02:43 PM [Reply]
It's 2 weeks.
#2.1.1 Count Again, Mike on 01/20/13 at 03:05 PM [Reply]
Actually, it's 13 days. Close to two weeks, but not quite. It's unfair to teachers. Anyone who knows a teacher knows they work their tails off in December trying to get everything taught and grades in before the end of the quarter. They really should have more than one day off to take care of their pre-Christmas preparations for their families.
#2.1.1.1 Mike Buffington, editor on 01/20/13 at 04:32 PM [Reply]
Well, it's unfair to the rest of society that other jobs don't get 2 weeks off for the holidays period. A lot of people in a lot of jobs work hard in December and don't have extra time off to prepare for holidays. The rest of society seems to find a way to manage. I'm not sure why anyone would complain about that schedule.
#2.1.1.1.1 anon on 01/21/13 at 05:34 AM [Reply]
I hear ya! I worked retail, stayed open until 6pm on Christmas Eve and then opened back up at 10am on December 26th.
#2.1.1.1.2 Really? on 01/21/13 at 11:50 AM [Reply]
It isn't about being fair. We all have the chance to pick our career and an opportunity to become a teacher. Why do you criticize the schools and teachers, especially the County system?
#2.1.1.1.2.1 Michael McCarthy on 01/24/13 at 10:45 AM [Reply]
Probably because Mike knows they aren't like the schools we grew up with. They've got people bringing down 6 figure incomes and don't do any teaching.

I just hope they don't teach economics. That should be reserved for an organization with a balanced budget.
#2.1.1.1.2.1.1 Really? on 01/25/13 at 09:38 AM [Reply]
Ignorant...that's all I have to say.
And no, I am not a teacher.
#2.1.1.1.2.1.1.1 Michael McCarthy on 01/25/13 at 11:43 AM [Reply]
Thank you for sharing your entire knowledge of the world for all to see.
#2.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1 Really? on 01/25/13 at 01:59 PM [Reply]
LOL!
#2.1.1.2 Look at the calendar on 01/22/13 at 08:31 AM [Reply]
It is two full weeks. Dec. 23 is a Monday and Jan. 3 is a Friday. That means the actual days off (including weekends) are Dec. 21 - Jan. 5. I think that is plenty of time, no?

If they got a longer vacation there, where do you suggest they add the days? Start even earlier, go past Memorial Day? You have to pick the times.

This is practically the same calendar that we had for 2012-2013. I don't understand what the complaints are.
#3 Yuck on 01/17/13 at 05:36 PM [Reply]
Worst school calendar ever!
#4 Hard Worker on 01/21/13 at 12:54 PM [Reply]
Teachers have it made. They get paid 12 months salary to work 9 1/2 months. It must be nice. Teachers also get paid north of $55K a year. It must also be nice. I am lucky get that 2 weeks paid off and 5 sick days a year.

Teachers don't know how easy they got it!!!
#4.1 HA! on 01/21/13 at 02:44 PM [Reply]
If teachers have it made, why aren't you one? You have no clue!
#5 Anonymous on 01/21/13 at 01:32 PM [Reply]
No, we aren't like other professions. We get off for our summer and all the other holidays, but we pay for it the rest of the year. Our salaries are based off a 9 month schedule, but it's divided among 12 months. I spend more than 10 hours a day at work. I only get paid for 8. I come home and do more every night. At least one full day of every weekend is spent planning lessons, grading papers, etc.. Despite what most people think, we don't get to sit at our desk while kids complete worksheets. The difference between us and some of those other jobs is that we bring our work home and we don't get paid for it. Oh yes, I worked those same hours in retail for 5 years before becoming a teacher. It didn't include bringing my work home! Don't get me wrong. I love my job, but don't bring up the issue of what's unfair until you know all sides of a story.
#5.1 Are you crazy on 01/21/13 at 10:59 PM [Reply]
Ok so let me get this right you make 55k for 9 month which is 6111.00 a month if you worked 12 month that would be over 70k per year so I should feel sorry for you. Let me guess you have maybe 5 classes per day and teach for maybe 5.5 hrs per day but because you have to sit at work on your school computer using school internet to do what ever it is you do. Also most of the smart teachers from the 80s and 90s got over 50% of their college payed off for teaching 5 years after graduation. So stop making it sound like you have such a stressful job and admit it you make pretty good money for what you do. I can respect that more than trying to church it up.
#5.1.1 Anonymous on 01/22/13 at 05:08 PM [Reply]
I'm not saying you should feel sorry for me. I love my job and wouldn't trade it for anything. I simply said, get your story correct before you make assumptions about what is fair and unfair. If you want to say something about us, you need to know what our day is like. Especially get your story straight about our salaries! I've got an advanced degree and don't make anywhere near that!
#6 Teacher on 01/21/13 at 05:45 PM [Reply]
Hard Worker,
I have been teaching 17 years, and I have both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree, and I do not yet make $55K a year. Our salary is stretched throughout the entire 12 months. I work long hours and I pour my heart and soul into my career, and I truly care for my students. True, I do get several weeks off a year, and I am lucky for that. My parents worked VERY hard to put me through college, and I put myself through graduate school (which took several years to pay off) Please DO NOT assume that you know me, my salary, or how much time I put into my job.
#6.1 Double B on 01/21/13 at 10:34 PM [Reply]
Teacher if you have all those degree and don't make 55k it is because you got a degree in something easy because my wife is an English Teacher and after 5 years she was making well over 55k a year.
#6.1.1 Teacher on 01/22/13 at 09:23 AM [Reply]
I'm not sure where you got your information in regards to salary from, but I can assure you that most teachers in Jackson County do NOT make north of $55k. In fact, I have a Master's Degree (in Education I might add)and have several years teaching experience. At the current rate of pay, it will take me 17 years to make $55,000. Perhaps you should check your sources.
#6.1.1.1 Mike Buffington, editor on 01/22/13 at 09:55 AM [Reply]
Teacher salaries for FY2012 in Jackson County are being published this week.
#6.1.1.1.1 anon on 01/22/13 at 10:43 AM [Reply]
I'm giddy with anticipation!

According to my calculations, a teacher earns around 75 cents every minute. I could be wrong, I was educated in the Jackson County School System.
#7 Hard Worker on 01/22/13 at 05:56 AM [Reply]
I work 6 days a week, some 78 hours a week and get paid for 40. Teachers do have it made. I chose to follow another calling in life. If you teachers think you have it so bad then why not get a different job?
#7.1 Good grief! on 01/22/13 at 02:35 PM [Reply]
Hardworker,
If you think teachers have it made, why don't YOU become a teacher?
#8 Hard Worker on 01/22/13 at 04:29 PM [Reply]
You can always tell when the truth hurts people. They get all mad and start telling other people what do in their own lives.

I can assure you that I work with children from ages 4-18 6 days a week....for FREE! I work my tail off providing for my family doing my normal job during the day and volunteer my time to children & teenagers. I have never asked to be paid for my work with children.
#8.1 Well Dang! on 01/25/13 at 10:02 AM [Reply]
Why won't the school system hire some of these complainers i.e., " I have never asked to be paid for my work with children." to educate the children.

I wouldn't try to explain anything about any job, to anyone in this county for any reason. Many native Jackson Countians don't appreciate education or educators. It's sad. Teachers, don't read this mess posted about things people don't care or know about. You will be better served.
#9 jc resident on 01/23/13 at 08:45 AM [Reply]
As I read these blogs, I try not to take sides but I believe (Hardworker)'s last blog sums it up. Heres your sign
#10 Bookworm on 01/25/13 at 10:11 AM [Reply]
This is a post made by a FB friend of mine who is a retired teacher. I thought it was so beautifully stated that I wanted to share it... Well, these posts surely got me wide awake this morning. I loved teaching. I loved the hugs and the way most of them adored me. I loved seeing the smiles when they learned something new. I loved the laughs they gave me every day. I loved seeing a behavior problem get his/her act together. The hours I spent working out of school were not paid, but they were my job. I always said, "it's the hardest job I ever loved. ". I didn't like dealing with irate, ignorant parents. I didn't like all the "new" programs forced on us by administration. And the money I spent????? It was hundreds of dollars every year. But, I wouldn't trade the job I had, even for those jobs where you get paid like a college graduate. I learned at least as much as I taught. I could go on and on, but instead, I'm jumping off this soapbox. As for the comments in the newspaper, I say ignorance and stupidity are hard to fix. Ok, I'm done!
#11 JC taxpayer, too on 01/29/13 at 09:35 AM [Reply]
FYI:

Many teachers and lunchroom staff help the kids out of their own pockets - with food, on field trips, and in buying supplies.
It's not required, they do it out of kindness & caring.
And, they don't broadcast it.
#12 jennifer on 01/29/13 at 12:07 PM [Reply]
i was just wondering if other children have told their parents about the central office canceling the 8th grade trip to six flags? they say there is no way to make the time up for school. the trip has ben taken since i went to school and a missed day at school was never an issue then. sounds like some way for central office to just take something away from students who work hard were expecting that trip and do good in school. both my twins make principal list every semester and have won more medals and trophys for track and wrestling than i can count. its sad when they deserve it but have it yanked over such s stupid excuse as time missed at school. i say if they are good students and are passing with grades that good what is one day missed anyway?
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