It was heated at the West Shore School District meeting Thursday night. And it's all because of the proposed controversial change to the high school student scheduling.
The change had parents and school board members snapping at each other, right before the board voted to pass the proposal 7-2.
Board member Mr. Kambic said, "we're $5 million in the hole. The school district did this to save money. You think this year is bad? It's only going to get worse."
At the meeting parents, students and teachers spoke up against the proposed changes for the student schedules. They are worried they won't be able to take the classes they need.
Mark Florig, a student against the change said he thinks the scheduling they have now works best. "I and many others do not believe that it is as good as the block scheduling that we currently have in place. "
Another student, Aubrey Kreiser, from Cedar Cliff also says she likes the way scheduling is. "Block scheduling has been helpful among students and I want it to be just as helpful for many more to come."
Jackie Arnold, a concerned parent begged the board to change its mind. "I'm pleading to you from my sons perspective to at least consider how you'll move forward with all of these students trying to vie for fewer classes and fewer electives at the same time."
"The business of this district has been to focus efforts on cutting within the classroom, our so called factory floor," said teacher Jevon Ford.
Before it was time to vote, board member Brian Guistwhite questioned the proposed changes. Then when board member Grover said she didn't understand why, one parent yelled out from the crowd. She snapped back, and so did other board members. "Don't ever question my dedication to these kids because when you offer your unkind comments, that's precisely what you're doing."
Ronald Candioto, another Board Member, said something along the same lines. "Anybody that wants to question my dedication to the students in this district, you're way out of line."
The change in scheduling would save the district anywhere between $600,000 to $800,000.
Things don't look good for the West Shore School District's financial future, they've already raised taxes and even by changing student schedules they're still coming up short.
The school district also voted to revise its policy on how to report child abuse. The Policy hasn't been revised since 1995.
Staff, teachers and administrators are required to report suspected child abuse no matter what, then must call children and youth services to file a report and afterwards they are required to followup.
In addition all school board employees will recieve new training.
The change had parents and school board members snapping at each other, right before the board voted to pass the proposal 7-2.
Board member Mr. Kambic said, "we're $5 million in the hole. The school district did this to save money. You think this year is bad? It's only going to get worse."
At the meeting parents, students and teachers spoke up against the proposed changes for the student schedules. They are worried they won't be able to take the classes they need.
Mark Florig, a student against the change said he thinks the scheduling they have now works best. "I and many others do not believe that it is as good as the block scheduling that we currently have in place. "
Another student, Aubrey Kreiser, from Cedar Cliff also says she likes the way scheduling is. "Block scheduling has been helpful among students and I want it to be just as helpful for many more to come."
Jackie Arnold, a concerned parent begged the board to change its mind. "I'm pleading to you from my sons perspective to at least consider how you'll move forward with all of these students trying to vie for fewer classes and fewer electives at the same time."
"The business of this district has been to focus efforts on cutting within the classroom, our so called factory floor," said teacher Jevon Ford.
Before it was time to vote, board member Brian Guistwhite questioned the proposed changes. Then when board member Grover said she didn't understand why, one parent yelled out from the crowd. She snapped back, and so did other board members. "Don't ever question my dedication to these kids because when you offer your unkind comments, that's precisely what you're doing."
Ronald Candioto, another Board Member, said something along the same lines. "Anybody that wants to question my dedication to the students in this district, you're way out of line."
The change in scheduling would save the district anywhere between $600,000 to $800,000.
Things don't look good for the West Shore School District's financial future, they've already raised taxes and even by changing student schedules they're still coming up short.
The school district also voted to revise its policy on how to report child abuse. The Policy hasn't been revised since 1995.
Staff, teachers and administrators are required to report suspected child abuse no matter what, then must call children and youth services to file a report and afterwards they are required to followup.
In addition all school board employees will recieve new training.