On Janesville School District superintendent details potential budget cuts
Posted on August 22 at 9:06 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Bravo AthosPorthosAramis. Well said.
On Nine area schools fail to meet testing standards
Posted on June 11 at 2:19 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I have to disagree with some of the comments about Franklin. My son has been there for the last 2 years and has excelled both academically and socially. He has consistently scored in the 98th percentile on all tests. I attribute that both to the teachers and to us as parents. There are good and bad at all schools.
On Janesville School District officials provide details on cutbacks at meeting
Posted on April 2 at 3:39 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
jodymac I think people know how you feel.Enough about outsourcing the custodial and food service to Kandu. I challenge you to come to a school and shadow one of the custodians. The first shift starts at 5am! As for food service, come do the same. See how hard they work to get upwards of 430 students through the lunch line in less than 1 1/2 hours, while the custodians set up and clean in between the shifts. See the jobs these people do on a daily basis, and see if you change your tune. There is a great deal more involved than pushing a broom and serving meals!!!
On More Janesville teacher cuts detailed
Posted on March 27 at 7:12 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I agree with the comment about volunteers being welcome in the schools. I think if more people volunteered, they would see what the school staff does on a daily basis. Not sure of the ages of the people commenting on here, but things have changed a great deal since I went through the school system. Also jodymac, it is Kandu not Kandi. I believe the district does work with Kandu throught the central office.
On Adams Elementary School principal to retire
Posted on March 12 at 5:29 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Good luck Mrs Grant. You will be definitely missed. I am actually tearing up right now. You have not only been a principal to these children, but a friend to all of them. It still amazes me that you know the name of every child in our building. I have read many times that Adams is the "happy" school and, from my involvement as a parent, I know it is true. Thank you so much for everything that you have done for the children and families of Adams School.
On Rodney Katz recalled for his contributions to Boy Scout Troop 595
Posted on March 7 at 7:19 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
My son is a member of Troop 595. Mr Katz will be greatly missed by the boys and all involved in the troop. My son has great memories of summer camp, fishing etc. thanks to Rodney. The Scouts have lost a true friend. Thank you Rodney for all you have done for the Scouts.
On Janesville school officials to review four elementary schools for closing
Posted on February 26 at 3:18 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I agree with many of the post concerning the students at Wilson school. Mr Dommershausen, I have called the school board members and have emailed the school board members regarding this very issue. NONE have had the courtesy to get back to me or any of the other parents who have contacted you. Any other suggestions for those of us who work while you listening sessions are going on????
On School officials to review four elementary schools for possible closure
Posted on February 24 at 10:31 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Two of these schools have some of the highest enrollments in the district. Why not start with the ones with the smallest enrollments??????
On Janesville School board narrowly approves contract
Posted on February 22 at 10:45 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
The custodial and maintenance workers are 365 day a year employees. They work all year long. They get called in at all hours of the day and night. They do not get "summers off" as I have seen some people post on here.
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On Favorite Halloween Costumes
Posted on October 14 at 8:25 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I am dating my self here, but my mom made me a Joy Buggaloo costume out of pink satin one year. It was the best. More recently, I went as a "Smartie Pants." Easiest costume ever...hot glue, old jeans and a big bag of Smartie candies.