Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Parents voiced concern with this year's new transportation times, primarily because of issues it caused for their work and child care schedules. But only 22 percent of families responded to a survey District 122 issued asking parents to prioritize what wa
The New Lenox school board voted to keep bus schedules the same next year, the cheapest of six options considered. Parents voiced concern with this year's new transportation times, primarily because of issues it caused for their work and child care schedules. But only 22 percent of families responded to a survey District 122 issued asking parents to prioritize what was most important. After voting to keep schedules the same, the board also cut student fees by $40. Parents took to the New Lenox Patch Facebook page and article comments to share a variety of opinions, from joy to disgust. Only 22 percent of families responded to a survey the district administered (meaning 2,767 families didn't reply). It didn't ask parents to choose one of …
Thursday, February 16, 2012
After considering six options for New Lenox transportation, the school board decided to go with the cheapest choice: keeping things the same. Only 22 percent of district families responded to a survey asking about the options.
District 122 parents, don't change your day care plans. After considering six options for transportation, the New Lenox school board decided to go with the cheapest choice: keeping things the same. Last year, that allowed the district to cut 16 drivers and 19 buses, saving about $372,000 to help reduce the district's budget deficit. It moved the drop-off times for grades 4-6 to 7:30 a.m., junior high and morning kindergarten at 8:20 and grades 1-3 at 9:10. These moves concerned some parents who thought the start time was too early for younger kids, and they said they would also need to make new after-school plans because junior high students were still in class. Get New Lenox Patch's email newsletter to stay on top of all your local news. …
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The District 122 school board will vote tonight whether to change the bus schedule in New Lenox
Article updated Feb. 14 The District 122 school board will vote tonight on one of six options to change bus schedules for next year. The board meets at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Feb. 15, at the Haven Administrative Center. After changing bus schedules this year to save about $372,000, some parents voiced concern and board members promised to try finding an alternative. All six options the board reviewed would increase costs at a time the state is reducing the amount of transportation funding it reimburses. Vote in the poll at the bottom of this article. Earlier this month, the district administered a survey to all parents through PowerSchool. But some board members questioned whether the new bus schedule is something most parents care about. "I …
Monday, February 6, 2012
The survey was sent last week and was originally set to expire Friday night. The district sent an email to parents Sunday saying the survey will remain open until 3 p.m. today, Feb. 6.
District 122 is giving parents a bit more time to respond to a survey soliciting feedback on bus schedule options. The survey was sent last week and was originally set to expire Friday night. The district sent an email to parents Sunday saying the survey will remain open until 3 p.m. today, Feb. 6. Parents are asked whether they are satisfied with this year's new bus schedules, which were changed to have intermediate students arrive to school at 7:30 a.m. and saved the district about $372,000. Because of some parents' concern with the new schedules, the district promised to look at alternatives and settled on six options, all of which would bring new costs. Review the six options and vote for your favorite. Some District 122 board members …
Thursday, February 2, 2012
The board will select an option at its Feb. 15 meeting, but urged parents to speak out, take the survey and contact the members to help make the best decision.
District 122's decision on bus schedules isn't going to make everyone happy, but with parents' input it might be a little easier. That was the sentiment shared by board members and about 25 community members who attended a Q&A session Wednesday night. The district issued a survey to parents this week to get a feel for what mattered most to them when it comes to the bus schedules, which were changed this year to a three-tier system that had intermediate students arrive to school at 7:30 a.m. That change saved about $372,000. After some parents voiced concern over the changes, the school board promised to look at alternative schedules. The district has proposed six options, all of which would increase the cost. The board will select an …
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
The District 122 school board meets at 6 p.m. tonight, Feb. 1, at the Haven Administrative Center. A special Q&A session regarding transportation will open the meeting.
As District 122 considers six options for bus schedules and their financial implications, the school board is seeking parents' input. The district issued a survey Monday to gather feedback from parents, who have voiced a range of opinions on the bus schedules that were changed this year to have intermediate students arrive to school at 7:30 a.m. Review the six options and vote for your favorite. "Our school officials have reported that the schedule has worked well. Some families agree, while others do not," a letter to parents read. "Since we understand that any version of a school schedule can positively or negatively impact the day-to-day lives of families, we want to gather additional input from you. "Your feedback is valuable in …
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
District 122 held its annual January strategic plan meeting to review finances and other major plans for the district. Administrators stressed that the district is in good shape, but there's a projected $1.1 million deficit for the fiscal year 2013 budget
New Lenox school board members got an update on District 122's five-year financial outlook last week, readying them for important decisions that will be made for next year. District 122 held its annual January strategic plan meeting to review finances and other major plans for the district. Administrators stressed that the district is in good shape, but there's a projected $1.1 million deficit for the fiscal year 2013 budget because of a lack of state payments. That was the focus of last week's financial forecast. Illinois has failed to make two payments totaling $2.2 million to District 122, and as state reimbursements for transportation continue to decline, the local schools are left the weather the storm. The financial forecast is …
Friday, January 20, 2012
The New Lenox school board changed bus times last year, and following some parents' complaints agreed to look at new options. The board reviewed six options, all of which would increase costs in a time that the state is cutting transportation funding.
The District 122 school board reviewed six options to change bus schedules for next year and what their financial impact would be. Last year, the school board changed bus times that allowed the district to cut 16 drivers and 19 buses, saving about $372,000 to help reduce the district's budget deficit. It moved the drop-off times for grades 4-6 to 7:30 a.m., junior high and morning kindergarten at 8:20 and grades 1-3 at 9:10. These moves concerned some parents who thought the start time was too early for younger kids, and they said they would also need to make new after-school plans because junior high students were still in class. All six options, including one that would keep things the same as this year, will result in additional costs. …
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
One of the biggest concerns for District 122 parents this year was the change to bus schedules, and on Thursday the Board of Education will review the impact of potentially reverting back to old pickup times.
One of the biggest concerns for District 122 parents this year was the change to bus schedules, and on Thursday the Board of Education will review the impact of potentially reverting back to old pickup times. Last year, the school board changed bus times that allowed the district to cut 16 drivers and 19 buses, saving about $372,000 to help reduce the district's budget deficit. It moved the drop-off times for grades 4-6 to 7:30 a.m., junior high and morning kindergarten at 8:20 and grades 1-3 at 9:10. Vote in our poll at the bottom of this article. These moves concerned some parents who thought the start time was too early for younger kids, and they said they would also need to make new after-school plans because junior high students were …
Thursday, June 16, 2011
The school board discussed revisiting changes to district busing schedules this winter.
Despite concerns over the changes to District 122 bus schedules, school board members agreed Wednesday that it would cause more harm than good to reverse the decision it made in February. The school board voted to save about $372,000 by cutting 19 buses and 16 drivers, a result of dropping off grades 4-6 first at 7:30 a.m. and making start times for kindergarten and junior high the same later in the morning. Member Maureen Broderick said she wanted to address the issue again because it’s something that was brought up by a lot of voters when she ran for re-election. “A lot of parents were concerned with what we’ve done," she said. "We’re creating a bit of an issue with the day care situation.” But there are too many logistical issues to …
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8:06 am on Tuesday, February 21, 2012
To those who are mad at the lack of responses to the survey, I can agree with one of these posters about problems with accessing the poewschool site. I also asked for a new password twice via email with no response either time. This was very aggravating as I was eager to input. Neverthelesss, I am disappointed with the final decision and can empathize with the parents who have had a tough time … more ›