1) Been doing a little research and it seems that Six Flags/White Water was having financial problems before the balanced calendar was in place. Also, Six Flags has reported a revenue increase for 2010.

Six Flags’ bumpy ride prompts exit from ACVB
http://www.amusementinsider.com/forums/showthread.php?2302-Six-Flags-Over-Georgia-General-Discussion

SIX FLAGS ANNOUNCES 20 PERCENT REVENUE GROWTH AND RECORD $22 MILLION ADJUSTED EBITDA FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER 2010
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/sxfl_six_six-flags-announces-20-percent-revenue-growth-and-record-22-million-adjusted-ebitda-for-the-fourth--1506940.html

Also, most students who frequent Six Flags on a regular bases during summer break have season passes, therefore the losses are mainly in concessions.

2) After watching the February 9th work session, it was stated by our superintendent that utility expenses were only a small percentage of the annual budget, it cost more to heat than cool a building, and the unpredictable Georgia weather makes it unreasonable to consider utility expenses in the discussion for or against a balanced calendar.

3) Teacher absenteeism was 8700 days less than the previous year resulting in a huge savings to the county.

Don't understand why these new board members were so rushed to return to the traditional calendar, or why they neglected to take the opinions of their own superintendent and those of the teachers, parents, and students they serve.

BRING BACK THE BALANCED CALENDAR!!!

#390: Guest - Six Flags Revenues and other points

Regarding your comment about teacher absenteeism being much lower this year due to the balanced calendar:  Do you think it might have something to do with the new attendance policy implemented by the board?  I know for me it does.  I have gone to school when I have been sick because of this policy, as have several of my peers, and not because of the balanced calendar.

I would have loved to have gone to my dentist this past week, but when Cobb has these weeks off, he takes off, too, to be with his children.

Teachers have earned sick days, just like they earn a salary, and should be able to use them when they NEED them.