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Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
Mr. Tizz
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Date: February 01, 2008 05:16AM
Enjoy your extra sleep you little whiners! HA!
Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
RESton Peace
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Date: February 01, 2008 05:22AM
It's raining, do they cancel school for rain now?
Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
kaykay
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Date: February 01, 2008 06:51AM
WoW....that is a crazy call. All the surrounding counties are going on time last I heard.
Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
What
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Date: February 01, 2008 07:47AM
kaykay Wrote:
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> WoW....that is a crazy call. All the surrounding
> counties are going on time last I heard.
Many surrounding counties schools are either closed or open late. Not on time. Check the Wash. Post.
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> WoW....that is a crazy call. All the surrounding
> counties are going on time last I heard.
Many surrounding counties schools are either closed or open late. Not on time. Check the Wash. Post.
Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
Lurker..
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Date: February 01, 2008 08:11AM
Probably because FFX County has plenty of hours remaining for snow days and the County is guessing that it will not be a rough Winter.
Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
KeepOnTruckin
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Date: February 01, 2008 09:04AM
2 hour delays usually do not count towards the number of days that can be missed unless there is a lot of 2 hour delays in 1 year
Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
KayKay
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Date: February 01, 2008 09:22AM
What Wrote:
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> kaykay Wrote:
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> -----
> > WoW....that is a crazy call. All the
> surrounding
> > counties are going on time last I heard.
>
>
> Many surrounding counties schools are either
> closed or open late. Not on time. Check the
> Wash. Post.
P.W, Alex and Arl....all on time...Farifax is WEAK!
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> kaykay Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > WoW....that is a crazy call. All the
> surrounding
> > counties are going on time last I heard.
>
>
> Many surrounding counties schools are either
> closed or open late. Not on time. Check the
> Wash. Post.
P.W, Alex and Arl....all on time...Farifax is WEAK!
Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
bus driver
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Date: February 01, 2008 09:29AM
If the school serves lunch it is considered and full day.
Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
D-TOWN
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Date: February 01, 2008 10:15AM
Mr. Tizz Wrote:
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> Enjoy your extra sleep you little whiners! HA!
What a class act, now I know why kids act the way they do. Change you attitude your polluting our community.
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> Enjoy your extra sleep you little whiners! HA!
What a class act, now I know why kids act the way they do. Change you attitude your polluting our community.
Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
duh
()
Date: February 01, 2008 07:18PM
RESton Peace Wrote:
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> It's raining, do they cancel school for rain now?
They didn't cancel school, they delayed it.
It was near freezing, that's why.
They all remember a similar scenario a few years ago....they opened on time and wrecked 40+ buses in less than an hour.
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> It's raining, do they cancel school for rain now?
They didn't cancel school, they delayed it.
It was near freezing, that's why.
They all remember a similar scenario a few years ago....they opened on time and wrecked 40+ buses in less than an hour.
Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
hang over
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Date: February 01, 2008 07:24PM
How much does Tistadt make a year for looking out the window to see if it snowed?
Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
Anonymous
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Date: February 01, 2008 07:29PM
Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
duh
()
Date: February 01, 2008 10:21PM
hang over Wrote:
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> How much does Tistadt make a year for looking out
> the window to see if it snowed?
I don't know, but I'd bet he makes well into the six figures.
People may think he just looks out the window at snow...but he is Asst Superintendant for Facilities and Transportation. That's a big job.
I don't know how many buildings make up FCPS...but there are over 200 elementary schools alone, and 25 high schools. Tistadt is in charge of the operation and upkeep of all of them.
Plus, there are almost 1600 school buses and 1200 drivers under his command.
He'll probably retire in the foreseeable future...if it's so cushy, you should apply for the job.
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> How much does Tistadt make a year for looking out
> the window to see if it snowed?
I don't know, but I'd bet he makes well into the six figures.
People may think he just looks out the window at snow...but he is Asst Superintendant for Facilities and Transportation. That's a big job.
I don't know how many buildings make up FCPS...but there are over 200 elementary schools alone, and 25 high schools. Tistadt is in charge of the operation and upkeep of all of them.
Plus, there are almost 1600 school buses and 1200 drivers under his command.
He'll probably retire in the foreseeable future...if it's so cushy, you should apply for the job.
Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
crackberry
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Date: February 02, 2008 12:19PM
least i got some sleep....
Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
hang over
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Date: February 02, 2008 12:27PM
I will Duh and you will be the first to go.
I am sure he has plenty of relatives, I mean assistants, on the payroll so he doesnt really break a sweat. You make it sound like the dude personally fixes every broken water fountain in the schools and changes tires all day on buses.
Stop being a suck up.
I am sure he is looking forward to retirement so he can spend more free time with his lovely wife.
I am sure he has plenty of relatives, I mean assistants, on the payroll so he doesnt really break a sweat. You make it sound like the dude personally fixes every broken water fountain in the schools and changes tires all day on buses.
Stop being a suck up.
I am sure he is looking forward to retirement so he can spend more free time with his lovely wife.
Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
hang over
()
Date: February 02, 2008 12:35PM
This will get those snot nosed brats to school! Duh you are driving!
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Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
TRICKIE
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Date: February 02, 2008 01:24PM
You know, I have read most of Duh's posts about the school system and he is always correct. He is in the trenches, so to speak and he is only informing you guys of accurate info. If that's being a suck up, well so be it.
If you think Tistadt only looks out his window and watches the weather, you are way off base. His job is overseeing the buildings, grounds etc. He deserves the salary he earns.
trickie
If you think Tistadt only looks out his window and watches the weather, you are way off base. His job is overseeing the buildings, grounds etc. He deserves the salary he earns.
trickie
Re: Take This Snot Nose Brats!
Posted by:
hang over
()
Date: February 02, 2008 01:57PM
How do you know he is "always" correct? I have friends that are teachers in the county and they all have the same complaint. Too many admin friends and relatives taking up the bulk of the school system budget.
If he cannot handle the pressure of his job he should leave, it is that simple. All he has to do is stand by his decisions. If the weather forecast is for ice and snow then close the schools. He can document his decision based on the last available forecast. Stop making excuses as to if he is right or wrong. Yes it is a big county and the weather can change from area to area.
Please do not give me the old tired "If I was in the private sector I could be making a lot more money". Fairfax employees have used that so many times it is getting quite old. If you were in the private sector you would also be held accountable for your actions and subject to being laid off at any time. That is the risk of private sector and higher pay is the reward. Besides when you count in retirement and benefits the public sector is on a par with private which sometimes has no retirement and very few benefits.
If he cannot handle the pressure of his job he should leave, it is that simple. All he has to do is stand by his decisions. If the weather forecast is for ice and snow then close the schools. He can document his decision based on the last available forecast. Stop making excuses as to if he is right or wrong. Yes it is a big county and the weather can change from area to area.
Please do not give me the old tired "If I was in the private sector I could be making a lot more money". Fairfax employees have used that so many times it is getting quite old. If you were in the private sector you would also be held accountable for your actions and subject to being laid off at any time. That is the risk of private sector and higher pay is the reward. Besides when you count in retirement and benefits the public sector is on a par with private which sometimes has no retirement and very few benefits.