Posted by BC on September 12, 2003 at 10:30:01:
In Reply to: School combinations posted by Adam on September 12, 2003 at 07:37:25:
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> I'd just like to comment on the recent decision to NOT combine Ford City
> and Kittanning.. well once again the PARENTS of both schools ruin the
> opportunity to do something great.. the schoolboard finds it necessary to
> ask the parents instead of the people who really matter: THE KIDS.. its
> almost digusting how we leave it up to the aging-alumni who still believe
> the "rivalry" is existent.. As for me, I went to FC from K-8, then
> transferred to Kittanning.. and as i found, there is NO animosity.. and
> lets look at the pluses out of the situation:
> 1) Bigger school with better facilities
> 2) Less taxes
> 3) Better sports, band, and clubs
> 4) More students to create the "college" atmosphere
> those are all i can think up off the top of my head, but i'm sure there
> are more.. in my opinion.. i think the decision should be left up to the
> STUDENTS as well as the parents.. perhaps a survey would prove this..
> after all, we ARE the future.. As for me, well I'm a senior this year and
> sadly never will get to experience the combining of school, but hopefully
> the same fate won't affect those following me.. thanks :)
Outstanding contribution to the board. Hang in there, there are a few sane rational people who agree with you.