Comments for Kershaw County School District Blog http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com A blog site for the Kershaw County School District in Camden, South Carolina. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:20:52 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on A Sad Day by Jenny Koumas http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/a-sad-day/#comment-1247 Jenny Koumas Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:20:52 +0000 http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/?p=1871#comment-1247 Dr. Morgan, I would like to extend my sincere and deepest sympathy not only to Mr. Kats' family but also to both the students and staff at Camden Middle School in the loss of a such a fine person. I had the privilege of first meeting Mr. Kats as a fellow leader with the BSA Cub Scout Pack 224 in Blythewood. If he displayed the same dedication and devotion in the classroom as he did as a fellow den leader years ago, I can assure you the students who had him as a teacher were extremely blessed. The labels honoring his memory and the lowering of the flag at Camden Middle was truly a tribute to Mr. Kats. Dr. Morgan,

I would like to extend my sincere and deepest sympathy not only to Mr. Kats’ family but also to both the students and staff at Camden Middle School in the loss of a such a fine person. I had the privilege of first meeting Mr. Kats as a fellow leader with the BSA Cub Scout Pack 224 in Blythewood. If he displayed the same dedication and devotion in the classroom as he did as a fellow den leader years ago, I can assure you the students who had him as a teacher were extremely blessed. The labels honoring his memory and the lowering of the flag at Camden Middle was truly a tribute to Mr. Kats.

]]> Comment on Budget Information by Dr. Frank Morgan http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/budget-information/#comment-1246 Dr. Frank Morgan Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:38:04 +0000 http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/?p=1863#comment-1246 Curious - The law addresses blanket district-wide fees, but I'll check. FM Curious – The law addresses blanket district-wide fees, but I’ll check. FM

]]> Comment on Budget Information by Curious http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/budget-information/#comment-1245 Curious Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:47:54 +0000 http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/?p=1863#comment-1245 Stover Middle charged a $15 fee at regisration this summer. My child does NO extra activities, so this was just a blanket fee. Did the school break the law? Stover Middle charged a $15 fee at regisration this summer. My child does NO extra activities, so this was just a blanket fee. Did the school break the law?

]]> Comment on Budget Information by Dr. Frank Morgan http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/budget-information/#comment-1244 Dr. Frank Morgan Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:52:08 +0000 http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/?p=1863#comment-1244 Ms. Nichols - Thanks for your suggestion. I do know that Richland 2 and a number of other districts charge a fee. However, several years ago, the legislators from Kershaw County at the General Assembly passed what is called local legislation prohibiting Kershaw County from charging blanket fees. Essentially, for Kershaw County, such fees are against the law in Kershaw County. I do plan to discuss changing this with our legislative delegation. Thanks again for your comments! FM Ms. Nichols – Thanks for your suggestion. I do know that Richland 2 and a number of other districts charge a fee. However, several years ago, the legislators from Kershaw County at the General Assembly passed what is called local legislation prohibiting Kershaw County from charging blanket fees. Essentially, for Kershaw County, such fees are against the law in Kershaw County. I do plan to discuss changing this with our legislative delegation. Thanks again for your comments! FM

]]> Comment on Budget Information by Diana Nichols http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/budget-information/#comment-1243 Diana Nichols Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:22:03 +0000 http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/?p=1863#comment-1243 Has anyone considered each student paying some sort of school fee for attendiing the school I realize we pay taxes for these areas but I believe school districts in Richland county still charge school fees for those that can finacially afford to do so. Extracurrular activies should also have a fee to those that can afford to pay, We can also form some sort of scholarship for those students that want to play sports and cannot afford to play. As a community we need to find ways to noy only serve our students by maintaining their sports activities but more important maintaining the people behind the scenes such as the teachers and their assistance. I am sure if we all work together we can find some way to help our children and community through these hard times. Has anyone considered each student paying some sort of school fee for attendiing the school I realize we pay taxes for these areas but I believe school districts in Richland county still charge school fees for those that can finacially afford to do so. Extracurrular activies should also have a fee to those that can afford to pay, We can also form some sort of scholarship for those students that want to play sports and cannot afford to play. As a community we need to find ways to noy only serve our students by maintaining their sports activities but more important maintaining the people behind the scenes such as the teachers and their assistance. I am sure if we all work together we can find some way to help our children and community through these hard times.

]]> Comment on County Council Meeting by Barry http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/county-council-meeting-3/#comment-1241 Barry Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:35:34 +0000 http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/?p=1846#comment-1241 I also second the statement that athletics should be cut before teachers assistants, guidance, and media assistants are cut. Those positions are directly related to academics. Sports are wonderful. They are terrific. They often work in conjuction with academics. But they are secondary to academics. I also second the statement that athletics should be cut before teachers assistants, guidance, and media assistants are cut. Those positions are directly related to academics. Sports are wonderful. They are terrific. They often work in conjuction with academics. But they are secondary to academics.

]]> Comment on H1N1 Vaccine Information by Dr. Frank Morgan http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/h1n1-vaccine-information/#comment-1240 Dr. Frank Morgan Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:33:32 +0000 http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/?p=1861#comment-1240 Ms. Spivey - I'll follow up on this with the principal. Thanks for your concern! FM Ms. Spivey – I’ll follow up on this with the principal. Thanks for your concern! FM

]]> Comment on End Of The Week by Dr. Frank Morgan http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/end-of-the-week/#comment-1239 Dr. Frank Morgan Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:32:48 +0000 http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/?p=1853#comment-1239 None - Reducing the pay of ADs (and giving the responsibilities to an assistant principals) is one of the options that was and is in front of the board. I would certainly encourage you to share this concern and your suggestions with your Board member. Two of our high schools were each reduced one clerical position, although the remaining clerical staff will still be involved with supporting the ADs, at the principal's discretion. Yhanks for your comments! FM None – Reducing the pay of ADs (and giving the responsibilities to an assistant principals) is one of the options that was and is in front of the board. I would certainly encourage you to share this concern and your suggestions with your Board member. Two of our high schools were each reduced one clerical position, although the remaining clerical staff will still be involved with supporting the ADs, at the principal’s discretion. Yhanks for your comments! FM

]]> Comment on End Of The Week by None again! http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/end-of-the-week/#comment-1238 None again! Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:37:10 +0000 http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/?p=1853#comment-1238 Why should a football coach/AD have a 220 day contract on top of a teacher contract of 180 days(and only teach one class) and AD stipend of 5,000.00-6,000.00 and FB supplement of 7500.00 -8000.00 . Why are 40 extra days needed at the teacher rate?That can be an additional 300.00 per day times 40 days per three ADs--that is an awful lot of money! .Also, why were game managers needed when there were Assisatnt athletic directors who originally worked the games for the ADS but they were cut during the summer?The savings between Assistant athletic directors and game managers was a mere $5,000.00 or so per year if that. Also, why were game managers cut from the budget last week and now are being paid from gate receipts so they are basically still in existence ?Assistant athletic directors were not offered an option of pay-they were cut .Seems like many cuts are shown on paper that are not "really" cut if money can be "found" elsewhere at the school level. How are we bare bones if we can have money found?Same with the athletic secretaries?Do they still exist or not?Seems one school lost a secretary and the other "found" money. Also, how in the world does the AD with a teacher pay, FB pay,AD pay and additional 40 day contract pay NEEDA SECRETARY OR GAME MANAGER????????Use an Assistant principal to cover games when AD is not available.The money made on a 220 day contracts and AD supplements by the 3 gentlmen could have paid a clerical position to remain and one less job lost this past week.The above is plenty of "fat" spoken of by County Council. Why should a football coach/AD have a 220 day contract on top of a teacher contract of 180 days(and only teach one class) and AD stipend of 5,000.00-6,000.00 and FB supplement of 7500.00 -8000.00 . Why are 40 extra days needed at the teacher rate?That can be an additional 300.00 per day times 40 days per three ADs–that is an awful lot of money! .Also, why were game managers needed when there were Assisatnt athletic directors who originally worked the games for the ADS but they were cut during the summer?The savings between Assistant athletic directors and game managers was a mere $5,000.00 or so per year if that. Also, why were game managers cut from the budget last week and now are being paid from gate receipts so they are basically still in existence ?Assistant athletic directors were not offered an option of pay-they were cut .Seems like many cuts are shown on paper that are not “really” cut if money can be “found” elsewhere at the school level. How are we bare bones if we can have money found?Same with the athletic secretaries?Do they still exist or not?Seems one school lost a secretary and the other “found” money.
Also, how in the world does the AD with a teacher pay, FB pay,AD pay and additional 40 day contract pay NEEDA SECRETARY OR GAME MANAGER????????Use an Assistant principal to cover games when AD is not available.The money made on a 220 day contracts and AD supplements by the 3 gentlmen could have paid a clerical position to remain and one less job lost this past week.The above is plenty of “fat” spoken of by County Council.

]]> Comment on H1N1 Vaccine Information by nicole Spivey http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/h1n1-vaccine-information/#comment-1237 nicole Spivey Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:08:29 +0000 http://kcsdblog.wordpress.com/?p=1861#comment-1237 I am a parent of a 5 yr. old that attends Blaney Elementary.We have received nothing regarding swine flu vaccanines to be given.This letter at the top of the page says information has been sent home to families and we have heard nothing of this.We would REALLY like to have our son vaccinated and are interest in doing it at school.Please let me know any information regarding shots yo may have. Thank You, Nicole Spivey I am a parent of a 5 yr. old that attends Blaney Elementary.We have received nothing regarding swine flu vaccanines to be given.This letter at the top of the page says information has been sent home to families and we have heard nothing of this.We would REALLY like to have our son vaccinated and are interest in doing it at school.Please let me know any information regarding shots yo may have.
Thank You,
Nicole Spivey

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