Citizens Journal (Atlanta, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 111, Ed. 1 Sunday, June 23, 1991 Page: 3 of 12
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Citizen* Journal, Sunday. June 23,, 1991 3A
AISD sets 1991-92 school calendar
The 1991-92 school calendar
was adopted by the Atlanta school
board last week and there was
some good news for parents,
teachers and students who were
dreading an early return to school.
Summer vacation won't be cut
quite as short as expected since
the board approved Aug. 19 as
the first day of classes.
Teachers will report for their
first workday on Friday, Aug. 16
— four days later than the original
calendar proposed. The last day
for classes will be May 29 and,
unless a "bad weather" day or
other optional day is used, the
teachers' final workday will be
Saturday, May 30.
"This is the latest and, hopeful-
ly, the final calendar," said Super-
intendent of Schools J.D. Cox as
he presented the schedule to
trustees Tuesday night. "This one
is even more current than the
ones you received with your pack-
ets. We made a change this after-
noon."
The school calendar was made
more workable by having 10 more
class days in the second semes-
ter than in the first. The first
semester still ends before the long
Christmas break.
Highlights of the schedule in-
clude:
•Aug. 19 - First day of school.
•Dec. 19 - End of semester.
Blame looks backwards
Somebody messed up somewhere.
It would be next to impossible to point the finger at any one person
or pinpoint any one time in history, but one thing is certain: a series
of poorly-made and poorly-timed decisions have resulted in the criti-
cal condition of the Atlanta city water system.
Here at the beginning of the peak water use season for Atlanta
customers, a time when, year-after-year, demands on the city's
supply of well water exceeds the supply and the backup lake water
begins to flow, emergency repairs are being made on one of the
city's three wells and a one-half million gallon water storage tank is
out of commission for painting. Another well's pump is operating on
what one councilman calls "a wing and a prayer."
The blame can't be placed squarely at the feet of Jim Long, who
has been city manager for only nine months, or the newest council
members., They walked into a situation without all the facts. But
maybe they should have more quickly jumped on those problems
that should have been addressed a long time ago.
The city agreed on plans to paint the interior and exterior of the
storage tanks on Grandview and Massey streets back last fall at
budget time. They probably should have started the bidding process
sooner than early spring, but they did begin at a time when, had no
complications arisen, the work would have been completed on the
tank at Grandview, which is now empty due to the work.
Problems with the bids, questions about certain bidders, and other
legalities, delayed the awarding of the contract and now that tank is
in the midst of an inside sandblasting.
The problems with the pump on the Reed Street well no doubt
begun to surface years ago. Nothing like corrosion or rust damage
occurs overnight. But city officials and water department crews say
that pump hasn't been pulled for inspection or maintenance repairs in
many years, and it's been there for at least 30 years
There are a lot of coulda's and shoulda's, and all blame looks
backwards — back to past city councils and city administrators. Back
to fiscal conservation that overlooked priorities. Back to decisions
that were delayed when they should have been expedited.
City manager Long said he had learned a lot in nine months of
fighting off alligators while the swamp ran dry.
City officials are now working feverishly to bring everything "up to
snuff", so in the meantime, as a water user, do all you can to reduce
the demand on the water supply until this crisis is behind us.
Remember...the lake is just a valve away.
Teachers can earn credit
There was good news for Atlan-
ta public school teachers at the
AISD board meeting Tuesday
night. The trustees approved pay-
ments to all teachers qualified to
be on Level II of the Career Lad-
der, voted to purchase computer
software to help students improve
their TAAS test-taking skills, and
let the educators know they could
earn compensatory time by at-
tending seminars and workshops
this summer.
"The teachers should be receiv-
ing a $1,500 check any day now,"
said Superintendent of Schools
J.D. Cox. "In fact, some may have
already received theirs, we're get-
ting them out so fast."
In approving the Level II pay-
ments, trustees also voted to
adopt the maximum criteria
needed for teachers to qualify for
the Career Ladder's Level III.
Cox added that teachers may
receive a second check to supple-
ment the initial payment of
$1,500, depending on what hap-
pens with funds at the state level.
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•Dec. 20-Jan. 3: Christmas and
New Year's holidays.
•Jan. 6 - Begin second semester.
•Mar 16-20: Spring break.
•May 29 - End of semester.
Memorial Day has been added
as an official school holiday for
the first time. It will be taken on
May 25. Other holidays include
Labor Day, Sept. 2; Thanksgiving,
Nov. 27-29; Martin Luther King
Birthday, Jan. 20; and Good
Friday, April 17. April 20 and 21
have been built in as bad weather
days.
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Journal stall photo by JOHN COLEMAN
Gavel changes hands
The Installation of new Atlanta Rotary Club officers was held
Thursday at the Hot Biscuit Restaurant. Gary Stewart, left, finish-
ing his second term as president, Is shown welcoming the club's
new president, Peter VanBergh.
Special Q&ip&l
at
First Assembly of God
105 W. Main Atlanta, Tx
with
Rev. & Mrs Billy Jones
God has greatly used this couple- Great Bible preachers
They built the Assembly in Linden, Tex
They started a storefront church in Clarisville, Tex with 12
people and have grown to about 2,000 attendance It is a
church where the power of God is manifested to save, heal
and deliver, 8 bring blessings to God's People. They have
done evangelistic work in America and overseas. I here will
be good singing & gifts of the Spirit in operation
SERVICES Wl LL B EG IN SUNDAY JUNE 23
1Q:3Q AM & 6:00 PM.
| Sis. Jones is a certified marriage counselor & for twelve years
was full time counselor in their church. SHE WILL
CONDUCT A SESSION ON MARRIAGE PROBLEMS &
FAMILY ENRICHMENT AT FIRST ASSEMBLY IN ATLANTA
Don't miss this & all the services continuing Monday night
7.00 PM & as much longer as God leads.
For more information call:
"The availability of the state
funding is generated by ADA
(Average Daily Attendance) and
I'll get those figures in August," he
explained. Last year, qualifying
teachers received a total of
$1,750 for their Career Ladder
stipend.
Teachers earn In-service
In discussing the school calen-
dar, Cox explained that the 20
hours of In-Service time required
of classroom teachers are not set
aside, but teachers can earn
credit toward that time during the
summer months.
"We will grant In-Service credit
against those 20 hours for
workshops, seminars, and other
appropriate activities undertaken
during the summertime," Cox
said. "Teachers should notify the
administration office or their prin-
cipals when they take advantage
of the opportunities."
Otherwise, teachers will have to
accrue the required time after
school, on early release days,
weekends, etc.
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cused of passing State De-
partment secrets to a Com-
munist spy courier, was con-
victed of two counts of per-
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Coleman, John. Citizens Journal (Atlanta, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 111, Ed. 1 Sunday, June 23, 1991, newspaper, June 23, 1991; Atlanta, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth348256/m1/3/?q=%22Places+-+United+States+-+Texas+-+Cass+County%22: accessed July 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Atlanta Public Library.