Coronavirus Thread

[ncjacket79]

We shouldn’t have a national plan for schools. In fact, we should shut down the department of education completely.

Ironically this is more political than the post you complained about.

 

[RonJohn]

This one in the middle is VERY cool.

@Supersizethatorder-mutt

Here is the blue one my wife made for me.

 

[Techster]

If there is a mode that works why wouldn’t we steal it?

The irony is that most of the world has implemented pandemic mitigation and containment plans developed by our own scientists.

 

[FredJacket]

I'm impressed with how many people are able to do such exhaustive research on state of school planning. I have no clue (factually based) if a few, many, most schools have detailed plans out there or not. Where I live, there are absolutely plans and planning going on to return to school. I get the feeling when it is July and most "Plan As" involve going back on time and in person... folks equate that plan... one they are not comfortable with to NO plan. A bad plan is not same as NO plan. I have no data to back this up ... but I find it very hard to believe that school systems in America are not 'planning' A LOT right now.

A "national" plan to return to school would make things even more confusing and ambiguous.... and not specific to situation in different parts of the country. Our structure is "local" school systems. That fact may be disconcerting under the circumstances for some; but IIWII.

 

[Deleted member 2897]

Ironically this is more political than the post you complained about.

You touted socialism, that’s political. I was talking about the department of education, which was what you specifically asked about. Get real.

 

[Deleted member 2897]

The irony is that most of the world has implemented pandemic mitigation and containment plans developed by our own scientists.

Sad really. We’re full of ornery-don’t-tell-me-what-to-do people.

 

[ncjacket79]

You touted socialism, that’s political. I was talking about the department of education, which was what you specifically asked about. Get real.

How the hell did I tout anything?

 

[ncjacket79]

This actually kind of makes my original point though. If you take out the word “socialist” which was meant sarcastically, does it change your reaction? If someone has figured out something that works why wouldn’t we try it? Modified to our systems of course.

 

[Deleted member 2897]

This actually kind of makes my original point though. If you take out the word “socialist” which was meant sarcastically, does it change your reaction? If someone has figured out something that works why wouldn’t we try it? Modified to our systems of course.

That’s what I said.

 

[ncjacket79]

That’s what I said.

I know. I was agreeing with you. I was making a sarcastic comment about how many people think of we didn’t think of it there must be something wrong with it.

 

[GoldZ]

https://www.ramblinwreckstore.com/g...erings/t-34166541+d-0105217583+z-94-918243474

I think all of the fanatics sites have these.

I have several that my wife made for me with fabric that she purchased. I have an old bright gold colored one. I have a couple with the newer correct color of gold. I even have one or two the @Supersizethatorder-mutt would like because they are blue.

Many Thanks RonJohn! Z

 

[Deleted member 2897]

I know. I was agreeing with you. I was making a sarcastic comment about how many people think of we didn’t think of it there must be something wrong with it.

You would have had a great day of jokes had I not been a total idiot and missed it all. Sorry about that. Now I’m going to report myself for personally attacking myself.

 

[ncjacket79]

You would have had a great day of jokes had I not been a total idiot and missed it all. Sorry about that. Now I’m going to report myself for personally attacking myself.

No problem man. I should have made it clear.

 

[Deleted member 2897]

No problem man. I should have made it clear.

That ruins the joke if you explain everything out in great detail, LOL.

 

[BuzzStone]

No I didn’t. I called the statements vomit and inflammatory. They are. You are a virulent anti-Christian guy...which is fine you are welcome to your opinions, but we don’t need that to ruin this thread. We’ve been down rat holes before on the subject, so I was trying to stop it before it started again.

So you say they were vomit and inflammatory, but me saying they were completely irrational is "virulent anti-christian"?

 

[WreckinGT]

I'm impressed with how many people are able to do such exhaustive research on state of school planning. I have no clue (factually based) if a few, many, most schools have detailed plans out there or not. Where I live, there are absolutely plans and planning going on to return to school. I get the feeling when it is July and most "Plan As" involve going back on time and in person... folks equate that plan... one they are not comfortable with to NO plan. A bad plan is not same as NO plan. I have no data to back this up ... but I find it very hard to believe that school systems in America are not 'planning' A LOT right now.

A "national" plan to return to school would make things even more confusing and ambiguous.... and not specific to situation in different parts of the country. Our structure is "local" school systems. That fact may be disconcerting under the circumstances for some; but IIWII.

Of course there is some kind of plan at the lowest levels. You have to have something to go off of. I think the complaint is that there plans aren't really based off of anything and differ from state to state and even county to county. Cherokee County is opening on Aug 3rd with no mask requirements. Cobb County is opening two weeks later either with mask requirements or without them depending on which school board member you ask. Gwinett County is opening one week late with mask requirements. Fulton County is two weeks late with face masks required for staff but not students. Students are petitioning in Fulton county for safer requirements. The city of Marietta which his in Cobb County has already enacted a rule that masks would be required in schools. If Cobb County does not require masks then I have no idea which one takes precedence for a school in Marietta. Most counties are offering an online option, but im not sure if all do. In other words, everything is all over the place. From a state perspective, it looks like there is no leadership at all.

 

[dtm1997]

Excuse the curse word.

 

[armeck]

Of course there is some kind of plan at the lowest levels. You have to have something to go off of. I think the complaint is that there plans aren't really based off of anything and differ from state to state and even county to county. Cherokee County is opening on Aug 3rd with no mask requirements. Cobb County is opening two weeks later either with mask requirements or without them depending on which school board member you ask. Gwinett County is opening one week late with mask requirements. Fulton County is two weeks late with face masks required for staff but not students. Students are petitioning in Fulton county for safer requirements. The city of Marietta which his in Cobb County has already enacted a rule that masks would be required in schools. If Cobb County does not require masks then I have no idea which one takes precedence for a school in Marietta. Most counties are offering an online option, but im not sure if all do. In other words, everything is all over the place. From a state perspective, it looks like there is no leadership at all.

Houston County has masks "encouraged", social distancing required - but no reduction in class size or bus capacity. Also, an online only option as well. Either 100% on site or 100% online. Have to commit to 9 weeks for Elem, 18 weeks for middle and high schools. Any online kid is no allowed to participate in any activities at their school - no sports, clubs, etc.

 

[bobongo]

Houston County has masks "encouraged", social distancing required - but no reduction in class size or bus capacity. Also, an online only option as well. Either 100% on site or 100% online. Have to commit to 9 weeks for Elem, 18 weeks for middle and high schools. Any online kid is no allowed to participate in any activities at their school - no sports, clubs, etc.

It makes sense that you would have a choice between all online or all in-class. If you get tested positive you could switch to the all online. Making masks optional doesn't make sense to me, though. And I would hope they would find a way to reduce class sizes and bus capacities. Those teaching live classes should get hazard pay, and the rest (mostly the older teachers?) could do the online stuff. Hazard pay to cafeteria staff and janitorial staff as well.

 

[GCdaJuiceMan]

Of course there is some kind of plan at the lowest levels. You have to have something to go off of. I think the complaint is that there plans aren't really based off of anything and differ from state to state and even county to county. Cherokee County is opening on Aug 3rd with no mask requirements. Cobb County is opening two weeks later either with mask requirements or without them depending on which school board member you ask. Gwinett County is opening one week late with mask requirements. Fulton County is two weeks late with face masks required for staff but not students. Students are petitioning in Fulton county for safer requirements. The city of Marietta which his in Cobb County has already enacted a rule that masks would be required in schools. If Cobb County does not require masks then I have no idea which one takes precedence for a school in Marietta. Most counties are offering an online option, but im not sure if all do. In other words, everything is all over the place. From a state perspective, it looks like there is no leadership at all.

Correct me if I am wrong but are the covid-19 situations = between Cherokee and Cobb (for example)? Don't get me wrong. I am not saying things such as the state suggesting social distancing, limiting large gatherings, promoting personal hygiene etcc. shouldn't be done. I feel like that is exactly what has been done. How do you plan to reprimand a school in rural GA for not following the same guidelines as one Inside the Perimeter if guidelines were given by the state and required? They are not the same. Their communities are not the same and their covid-19 outbreaks/situations are not the same. In your post and others after it, there appears to be county systems making clear decisions on how they will approach this school year. What is the fuss about?