Lennie, you should live stream these CC meetings as well as BBOE. If your sponsors allow you. 🙂
BTW bptporter, with regards to a day off. You are correct as to the require number of day/hours by state law.
The last time I checked a snow day was a day off thought. Not sure if any snow days are allotted, but your point is taken.
That being said, the Port/urban schools systems have always been taken a back seat to what Jeff calls “Goal Coast Conspiracy” and John calls “White Supremacy.” The lowest possible education was/is, as well finance ,or lack of, has always been a page out of the playbook, in this game.
Just look at the 100s of millions squandered on over price, perhaps even needless expenditures and positions added with zero benefits to Port’s education system. Perhaps a forensic accounting audit will bear friut, but I won’t hold my breath.
Instead of building a more stronger,value system for all they pissed the a money away, well from a student/system. I am sure the money beneficial to those pockets it ended up in
As for the days off/system I would realign the school calendar to accommodate a real/better summer vacation, early June to after Labor Day,
I would cancel winter vacation week, make it remote [perhaps extend it an extra week at least for grade where the parent dont rely on school like child care while they go to work] Maybe even make spring break remote for a day or two during its week, extended hours perhaps. At the end of the DAY, the state requirement is meet and schools are out June 10th and starts after Labor Day.
That a simple task, in reality. The challenge is to increase the quality of education being produced that is systematic and systemic in urban school systems, right John and Jeff.
Wouldn’t you say Port Elected board members, and officials? I mean it seems BBOE is right back to where it was when Maria was elected, and then some js
City Council Comments – January 6, 2025
A “day of infamy” was the term for the Pearl Harbor Attack on December 7, 1941, a war declared by an external enemy to America and what it represents. This evening as we meet in Bridgeport City Hall, we have recognized a more recent “day of infamy” brought about by thousands of American citizens attacking the Capitol in Washington DC and attempting to change the rightful votes of American citizens. It was a forceful, violent, and deadly internal attack on American rights and values. And the hours of video reporting and failure to construct a truthful narration by the guilty over the four years since, leaves a critical space and need for pursuit of truth through facts, and connecting them to a trustworthy narration.
The study of civics, and practice of our rights and duties daily is critical to our future, and those of our neighbors for generations to come. I enclose a summary of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. On the reverse side is a summary of Ten Habits of Good Citizens provided by Richard Haass published in 2023. “Support the teaching of Civics,” “Be Informed,” and “Promote the Common Good” are merely three of his suggestions to all of us to daily practice the obligations of American citizenship. Reflect and ponder your actions in 2025.
As I view Bridgeport governance issues, the funding and results of public education are not sources of pride for taxpayers or parents when today’s headline is calling for ‘consideration of forensic audit.’ And housing issues as handled by the City are not a source of pride either. While a series of Mayors failed to appoint qualified and motivated citizens to carry out the purpose and work of Boards and Commissions, especially around Fair Rent for 20 years, your Council breathed new life into that group. However, the Fair Housing Commission ordinance from 2022 continues on paper only, without citizens pursuing information and action.
Emma Goldman is quoted as saying: “The most violent element in society is ignorance.” And Plato said: “The price of apathy is to be ruled by evil men.” While Mark Twain, “How easy it is to make people believe a lie and how hard it is to undo that work again.” Happy New YEAR.
Lennie, you should live stream these CC meetings as well as BBOE. If your sponsors allow you. 🙂
BTW bptporter, with regards to a day off. You are correct as to the require number of day/hours by state law.
The last time I checked a snow day was a day off thought. Not sure if any snow days are allotted, but your point is taken.
That being said, the Port/urban schools systems have always been taken a back seat to what Jeff calls “Goal Coast Conspiracy” and John calls “White Supremacy.” The lowest possible education was/is, as well finance ,or lack of, has always been a page out of the playbook, in this game.
Just look at the 100s of millions squandered on over price, perhaps even needless expenditures and positions added with zero benefits to Port’s education system. Perhaps a forensic accounting audit will bear friut, but I won’t hold my breath.
Instead of building a more stronger,value system for all they pissed the a money away, well from a student/system. I am sure the money beneficial to those pockets it ended up in
As for the days off/system I would realign the school calendar to accommodate a real/better summer vacation, early June to after Labor Day,
I would cancel winter vacation week, make it remote [perhaps extend it an extra week at least for grade where the parent dont rely on school like child care while they go to work] Maybe even make spring break remote for a day or two during its week, extended hours perhaps. At the end of the DAY, the state requirement is meet and schools are out June 10th and starts after Labor Day.
That a simple task, in reality. The challenge is to increase the quality of education being produced that is systematic and systemic in urban school systems, right John and Jeff.
Wouldn’t you say Port Elected board members, and officials? I mean it seems BBOE is right back to where it was when Maria was elected, and then some js
https://youtu.be/Q-5-a733PYA?si=AAwhw5eRD6Vul3F6
City Council Comments – January 6, 2025
A “day of infamy” was the term for the Pearl Harbor Attack on December 7, 1941, a war declared by an external enemy to America and what it represents. This evening as we meet in Bridgeport City Hall, we have recognized a more recent “day of infamy” brought about by thousands of American citizens attacking the Capitol in Washington DC and attempting to change the rightful votes of American citizens. It was a forceful, violent, and deadly internal attack on American rights and values. And the hours of video reporting and failure to construct a truthful narration by the guilty over the four years since, leaves a critical space and need for pursuit of truth through facts, and connecting them to a trustworthy narration.
The study of civics, and practice of our rights and duties daily is critical to our future, and those of our neighbors for generations to come. I enclose a summary of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. On the reverse side is a summary of Ten Habits of Good Citizens provided by Richard Haass published in 2023. “Support the teaching of Civics,” “Be Informed,” and “Promote the Common Good” are merely three of his suggestions to all of us to daily practice the obligations of American citizenship. Reflect and ponder your actions in 2025.
As I view Bridgeport governance issues, the funding and results of public education are not sources of pride for taxpayers or parents when today’s headline is calling for ‘consideration of forensic audit.’ And housing issues as handled by the City are not a source of pride either. While a series of Mayors failed to appoint qualified and motivated citizens to carry out the purpose and work of Boards and Commissions, especially around Fair Rent for 20 years, your Council breathed new life into that group. However, the Fair Housing Commission ordinance from 2022 continues on paper only, without citizens pursuing information and action.
Emma Goldman is quoted as saying: “The most violent element in society is ignorance.” And Plato said: “The price of apathy is to be ruled by evil men.” While Mark Twain, “How easy it is to make people believe a lie and how hard it is to undo that work again.” Happy New YEAR.