Walter's Basin So Disappointed

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by tis

Gov. Sununu wants to introduce a law that schools can't start until after Labor Day. He says that would enable people to have vacations later in August and would be good for the economy. Also kids could continue to work in the service industry. I think it's a good idea because the shortage always seems to be a problem when kids go back to school.

Yes, I read this yesterday. It is an excellent idea and works very well for the resort towns on the east end of Long Island, NY. In NY the schools almost NEVER open until the Tuesday or Wednesday after Labor Day

[tis]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Yes, I read this yesterday. It is an excellent idea and works very well for the resort towns on the east end of Long Island, NY. In NY the schools almost NEVER open until the Tuesday or Wednesday after Labor Day

I agree. I guess the issue is that towns want to have local control of their schools and not the state. Right, like they do now, huh? Between state and federal rules and regs, I don't think the towns control matters much any more.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by tis

I agree. I guess the issue is that towns want to have local control of their schools and not the state. Right, like they do now, huh? Between state and federal rules and regs, I don't think the towns control matters much any more.

In NY the towns set their school calendar but it is universal not to start before Labor Day