After much debate, the Cobb County School Board voted on Thursday to approve a calendar for the 2013-14 school year. Classes will begin on August 7, with short breaks throughout the year.
There's been debate among parents over whether there should be several weeklong breaks spread throughout the school year. But if that happens, it means an earlier start date in the summertime.
"Families and people that work during summer, it's tough to have an August 1….or a July 31 start date, and I think that was very tough for some people," said Sarah Regitz, a parent.
"I firmly believe that the earlier you start in August, the more it will cost you in utilities," said Alison Bartlett, a board member.
The eventual plan that passed was proposed by Cobb County School Superintendent Michael Hinojosa.
"I don't really care what calendar we have. My kids have been under every kind of calendar conceivable to man, and I think they've survived very well," said Hinojosa.
If new board members are elected in November, the matter could come up again, much to the frustration of parents and some board members. .
"I just think it's a sad state of affair, we're talking about calendar and probably will be. That is one thing I will not miss," said board member Linda Eagle.
Although the start date for next school year was decided to be August 7, any furlough days could still push it back to August 12.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:54 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:54:13 GMT
President Barack Obama addressed a crowd of soggy graduates and guests at Morehouse College's spring commencement ceremony on Sunday.
President Barack Obama addressed a crowd of soggy graduates and guests at Morehouse College's spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, telling graduates to take the power of their example-- as black men graduating from college-- and use it to improve people's lives.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:53 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:53:40 GMT
President Barack Obama addressed graduates at Morehouse College's commencement ceremony in Atlanta on Sunday.
President Barack Obama addressed graduates at Morehouse College's commencement ceremony in Atlanta on Sunday, marking the first time a sitting president has made a commencement address in Georgia since 1938. See photos from his visit to Atlanta here!
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:09:05 GMT
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
