We the concerned parents and taxpayers think that consolidating the Ballard County PreSchool and Ballard County Elementary school is not in the best interest of the children. We are urging the Ballard County School Board to reconsider and find alternative ways to save money. Please leave a comment with your Location ( address not needed just city) and your concerns.
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March 30, 2016
I am truly stunned by the way this has grown. It is clear that this community cares deeply about our children and this is entirely because of your passion.
Reached 100 supporters
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57 Comments
I have twin girls that will start preschool this year. The staff and the environment of the preschool is outstanding. My children are comfortable there and I was more than excited to send them to school but now I'm considering not enrolling them into ballard school at all. Breaks my heart and I believe there has to be another way.
Please consider other options such as relocating Family Focus to preschool or elementary school, GED program to HS and board office for renovations? Surely a little maneuvering will accomplish both the logistics and financial needs. The preschool is a great asset to our community and our school system as it is currently utilized. Children thrive there!
Hinkleville put the board office in the high school. Revamp the board facility. Use summer to revamp what needs to be done. There are many ways around this!
The preK is in a perfect spot now. They don't need to be mixed with Elementary kids at this young age. They have access to gym & outdoors with the move they'll be liked to those activities. Growing kids need more play time access to work on skills in gym & outdoors. They have perfect classroom settings now as well.
I believe the merger is a bad idea. The elementary school students are already rushed with lunch, recess, gym, library, art, and music time. Adding another 150+ students to the situation is just going to cause more issues. As a kindergarten parent my son has anxiety about going into the school with older kids as it is, 3 and 4 year olds will be more anxious.
Please consider other options, the preschool is a wonderful place for these little ones! I think losing this preschool would be a step back for the children and all of Ballard county!
Please find an alternative. This preschool is a wonderful place with many assets for the first years of our children's education.
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We the concerned parents and taxpayers think that consolidating the Ballard County PreSchool and Ballard County Elementary school is not in the best interest of the children. We are urging the Ballard County School Board to reconsider and find alternative ways to save money. Please leave a comment with your Location ( address not needed just city) and your concerns.
Updates
March 30, 2016
I am truly stunned by the way this has grown. It is clear that this community cares deeply about our children and this is entirely because of your passion.
Reached 100 supporters
March 30, 2016
57 Comments
How could this work. There is not enough room at the elementary. I fear they would have to cut eligibility requirements and reduce the amount of children that would be able to go to preschool.
I have twin girls that will start preschool this year. The staff and the environment of the preschool is outstanding. My children are comfortable there and I was more than excited to send them to school but now I'm considering not enrolling them into ballard school at all. Breaks my heart and I believe there has to be another way.
Please consider other options such as relocating Family Focus to preschool or elementary school, GED program to HS and board office for renovations? Surely a little maneuvering will accomplish both the logistics and financial needs. The preschool is a great asset to our community and our school system as it is currently utilized. Children thrive there!
Hinkleville put the board office in the high school. Revamp the board facility. Use summer to revamp what needs to be done. There are many ways around this!
The preK is in a perfect spot now. They don't need to be mixed with Elementary kids at this young age. They have access to gym & outdoors with the move they'll be liked to those activities. Growing kids need more play time access to work on skills in gym & outdoors. They have perfect classroom settings now as well.
I believe the merger is a bad idea. The elementary school students are already rushed with lunch, recess, gym, library, art, and music time. Adding another 150+ students to the situation is just going to cause more issues. As a kindergarten parent my son has anxiety about going into the school with older kids as it is, 3 and 4 year olds will be more anxious.
Please consider other options, the preschool is a wonderful place for these little ones! I think losing this preschool would be a step back for the children and all of Ballard county!
Please find an alternative. This preschool is a wonderful place with many assets for the first years of our children's education.
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How could this work. There is not enough room at the elementary. I fear they would have to cut eligibility requirements and reduce the amount of children that would be able to go to preschool.