And all of this just after the UIL green lighted smaller schools to continue with football & volleyball. This is just beyond ridiculous and out of control. Things are so much different in the outlying rural areas than in the city of Waco. Can't describe how frustrating all of this BS is that's going on in our country right now.

This wipes out sports in McLennan County until Sept 8. I fired off a letter to the County Judge's office and to the lady at the health department....I don't know if it'll help, but it made me feel a little better.

mazzag said:

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Thanks Waco

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They are such ignorant political dumb****s.

But at least they granted an exception for 1A-4A schools to align with the current UIL rules. McLennan didn't, so some of our schools will be at a 4 week disadvantage. Deaver & his clowns need to amend their initial ruling and allow the same exception.

aggiejet said:

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But at least they granted an exception for 1A-4A schools to align with the current UIL rules. McLennan didn't, so some of our schools will be at a 4 week disadvantage. Deaver & his clowns need to amend their initial ruling and allow the same exception.

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Yes....it's my understanding that Bell County is allowing sports for 1A-4A schools.

https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/bell-county-delays-start-of-school-year/500-d1f532b3-5076-4c53-ac16-c0b1e258d0f7

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• 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A high schools may conduct extracurricular activities, including band practices and volleyball, football, and cross country practices, scrimmages, games, and meets according to the latest UIL guidelines and restrictions regarding gatherings mandated by Governor Abbott.
• Students already participating in UIL strength conditioning programs can continue to participate as long as the schools follow UIL guidelines.

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Makes the Waco people look like buffoons....AGAIN.

mazzag said:

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I had always viewed private education as a waste of money because our local public schools are good but f an A school boards have too much control.

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??? This is absolutely not the school boards. The school boards had ZERO intention of delaying/remote starting until the health department called in the superintendents yesterday and told them how it is.

mazzag said:

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I realize that in this instance. Overall, like all these years, they've had too much sway. If it was up to BISD super and board, I don't think they would've closed but since being forced to close they haven't figured out the best way to go when opening.

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They were forced to close at 430pm today. Give them a second.

We've been working all summer on all the different scenarios--that work isn't wasted. We will resume meeting in person at some point and need those plans. We just need to pivot temporarily. The work that this afternoon's pivot involves is inestimable for our small private school that has parents used to homeschooling. The factors involved for school districts with thousands of students with varying access to technology and stay at home parents brings tears to my eyes. Not to mention Belton with a new school.