Indiannapolis schoolbus drivers........... unbelievable

[quanjig]

Because the Colts are in the Superbowl, the schools in the area will be opening late on Monday.  The reason is that last time the Colts were in the big game the school system had to cancel school that day 'cause all the bus drivers called in sick!!  Wish I could get away with that kind of irresponsible behavior.  It's a game people, you really got to party it up to the point of not being able to do your job the next day??  I guess it's better than the alternative, they show up at work to drive the bus still drunk from the night before!!

[NewAngler]

i took the day off....

[quanjig]

Josh, I would expect nothing less from you.....

[NewAngler]

I am also not in charge of 30+ kids.

Me= Clear from judgement.

[b.Lee]

I suppose they should just make Superbowl Sunday a National Holiday.

[swilly78]

Logically, I think there is something wrong with this.  However, when you look at this from the perspective of reality in this day and age, it actually makes sense.  Let the people of Indy and New Orleans have their day.  Or better yet, move the game to Saturday.

[soccplayer07]

Quanjig,

I'm surprised you don't understand this being a soccer fan/player. In Europe during big games the entire government shuts down. I'm taking off too. Although I'm hoping I have off anyway due to the snow storm.

[Sfritr]

I just recieved a letter from my beer vendor that they will NOT be delivering Monday after the Superbowl

How is that for ironic????   

[ohioriverrat]

It is NOT just a game. It is a National pastime. Dispute this if you wish, but that is a fact today.

It's also one day in the big scheme of things. Indianapolis kids will not be scarred for life or recieve a lesser education.

School lets out for an entire week in some of our local counties for the opening week of deer season.

We'll all live.

[quanjig]

I understand the national pasttime and all, and Aaron, yes, European fans have the right idea. I guess the problem I have with the original, first closing of the schools in Indy goes back to the work ethic post. How can anyone have that kind of attitude in the workplace?

Josh, you and others who have the foresite to actually schedule the day off, kudos. Those who take the attitude of " I called in sick, not my problem" that's when I take issue.

[b.Lee]

Although I agree football has become a national pastime, it should not be an excuse to shut down school and call in sick for work. This affects many people, the "joe the plumber" who may have needed that one shift but can't cause his employer decided to get drunk and not open shop the next morning. Oh darn he missed his house payment now and has to foreclose. And his kids now have to move again out of district. These stories are a dime a dozen people and we are continuing to exploit these type of situations in our downed economy. It is just not logical and irresponsible.

And to close school for the opening of deer season? Are you kidding me? Don't get me wrong I love deer hunting just as much as the next guy, but to affect youth in this fashion, just boggles my mind.

This is why the U.S. is still behind in education compared to other countries. Because we do crap like this. And being originally from the East Coast I think East Coast education is far better than anything out here in California.

And I totally agree with you quanjig, how do you hire people like this? Assuming the employer is encouraging this as well.

- BLee

[firefightn15]

At the risk of gettin' totally slammed, I believe it's because we have become a society of entitlement. :-/

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Although I agree football has become a national pastime, it should not be an excuse to shut down school and call in sick for work. This affects many people, the "joe the plumber" who may have needed that one shift but can't cause his employer decided to get drunk and not open shop the next morning. Oh darn he missed his house payment now and has to foreclose. And his kids now have to move again out of district. These stories are a dime a dozen people and we are continuing to exploit these type of situations in our downed economy. It is just not logical and irresponsible.

And to close school for the opening of deer season? Are you kidding me? Don't get me wrong I love deer hunting just as much as the next guy, but to affect youth in this fashion, just boggles my mind.

This is why the U.S. is still behind in education compared to other countries. Because we do crap like this. And being originally from the East Coast I think East Coast education is far better than anything out here in California.

And I totally agree with you quanjig, how do you hire people like this? Assuming the employer is encouraging this as well.

- BLee

Well part of the reaosn they have to close, is because of the rules governing attendance. I used to take opening day off every year in high school. It was no big deal, my grades were good, I made up the work... no biggie just like real life.

Now my daughter...she is in 2nd grade. She has straight A's a college reading level (according to our state tests) and has been evaluated for advanced placement in math, reading, and science.

I want to take her to our nations capital with me for 3 days (a real educational experience), and if I do, the principal will report it to DSS and I may get grief from them.

Not the rant on my own garbage but IF they follow this logic in Indy or where they take off for hunting opening day, then there would be a serious S***storm over this from the parents.

Now to the Indy bus drivers, IMO, that is bad. Man up, and get to work. I do it, and most people do it. if you can, then take the day off, if not, be responsible and stay sober enough to get to work the next day.

Just my opinion. Which does not make a hill of beans in Indy, lol.

[b.Lee]

Although I agree football has become a national pastime, it should not be an excuse to shut down school and call in sick for work. This affects many people, the "joe the plumber" who may have needed that one shift but can't cause his employer decided to get drunk and not open shop the next morning. Oh darn he missed his house payment now and has to foreclose. And his kids now have to move again out of district. These stories are a dime a dozen people and we are continuing to exploit these type of situations in our downed economy. It is just not logical and irresponsible.

And to close school for the opening of deer season? Are you kidding me? Don't get me wrong I love deer hunting just as much as the next guy, but to affect youth in this fashion, just boggles my mind.

This is why the U.S. is still behind in education compared to other countries. Because we do crap like this. And being originally from the East Coast I think East Coast education is far better than anything out here in California.

And I totally agree with you quanjig, how do you hire people like this? Assuming the employer is encouraging this as well.

- BLee

Well part of the reaosn they have to close, is because of the rules governing attendance. I used to take opening day off every year in high school. It was no big deal, my grades were good, I made up the work... no biggie just like real life.

Now my daughter...she is in 2nd grade. She has straight A's a college reading level (according to our state tests) and has been evaluated for advanced placement in math, reading, and science.

I want to take her to our nations capital with me for 3 days (a real educational experience), and if I do, the principal will report it to DSS and I may get grief from them.

Not the rant on my own garbage but IF they follow this logic in Indy or where they take off for hunting opening day, then there would be a serious S***storm over this from the parents.

Now to the Indy bus drivers, IMO, that is bad. Man up, and get to work. I do it, and most people do it. if you can, then take the day off, if not, be responsible and stay sober enough to get to work the next day.

Just my opinion. Which does not make a hill of beans in Indy, lol.

Hey I think it s great you were able to, but again that is the exception to the rule.  Not everyone was as diligent as you were to stay on top of your grades or to go to work.  Which I think is great don't get me wrong.

But it isn't the people who aren't going that get affected, it is the people who need to go but can't cause they are closed!

[Tokyo Tony]

You think THAT'S irresponsible? How about this, speaking of bus drivers:

http://www.wfsb.com/news/22412355/detail.html

[tyrius.]

This is why the U.S. is still behind in education compared to other countries. Because we do crap like this. And being originally from the East Coast I think East Coast education is far better than anything out here in California.

Actually, it's not.  Missing a couple of hours of school or even a day or two will not significantly affect national test scores or even individual school test scores.  Our education system is no good, but for other reasons and not this.

[b.Lee]

This is why the U.S. is still behind in education compared to other countries. Because we do crap like this. And being originally from the East Coast I think East Coast education is far better than anything out here in California.

Actually, it's not. Missing a couple of hours of school or even a day or two will not significantly affect national test scores or even individual school test scores. Our education system is no good, but for other reasons and not this.

I agree, not missing one day will not affect most. But again this does not affect everyone equally. National test scores are bogus along with standardized testing.

I have family that live in other countries, there standard curriculum compared to ours is ridiculous. I thought East Coast was good, I learned my times tables up to 12 in 1st grade, and learned how to write cursive in 1st grade. I have nephews and nieces who are ages 8-10 and don't know there times table to 6 and still write like chicken scratch. And these are bright kids. And mind you I did not go to some upstanding elementary school, I grew up in a rough neighborhood. I guess education has changed a lot in the last 20 years.

In other countries they have a 6th grade education in 2nd grade. Given the standards are different per country but I still think we are behind. But a lot of education's motive is to simply fill seats to get more money.

Again this is just my experience, since I have been through the education system on both coasts.

[tyrius.]

I have family that live in other countries, there standard curriculum compared to ours is ridiculous. I thought East Coast was good, I learned my times tables up to 12 in 1st grade, and learned how to write cursive in 1st grade. I have nephews and nieces who are ages 8-10 and don't know there times table to 6 and still write like chicken scratch. And these are bright kids. And mind you I did not go to some upstanding elementary school, I grew up in a rough neighborhood. I guess education has changed a lot in the last 20 years.

In other countries they have a 6th grade education in 2nd grade. Given the standards are different per country but I still think we are behind. But a lot of education's motive is to simply fill seats to get more money.

Again this is just my experience, since I have been through the education system on both coasts.

Agreed and I won't go any further on this as we're probably skating the political line as it is.

[Other.]

I don't think the kids cared 

[burleytog]

Indiannapolis

Speaking of unbelievable....

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Indiannapolis

Speaking of unbelievable....

LOL. I had to look back to make sure it was not one of my posts....I have had typing dyslexia all day today. Told my project manager I was sending her my lastest d*c instead of "doc". granted the spelling was not dead on there but still not something you want to email to a female coworker.

[Korea_Bassin]

There may be no school in Indy on Tuesday either by the time Indy drinks that one off...