cw13 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 (edited) Thus far just today: (teams dealing with COVID-19) Terre Haute South HS North Central HS (Indy) Portage has suspended all athletic practices and events until further notice. In a letter to athletes and families, Superintendent Dr. Amanda Alaniz wrote: "Portage Township Schools has remained in close contact with county and state officials to monitor the number of cases of COVID-19 in Porter County and Indiana. Out of an abundance of caution, we are suspending all Portage High School athletic practices and events until further notice. Additionally, all Portage Township Schools facilities will be closed." Edited July 13, 2020 by cw13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Nowlin Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Does this force Valpo to do the same? Northern Porter County: Portage Suspended activities Mid Porter County: Valpo/wheeler Southern Porter County: Boone Grove Suspended Activities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobref Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 The more schools that do this, the greater the pressure on the remaining schools to follow suit. How far off is the “tipping point?” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayo77 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said: Does this force Valpo to do the same? Northern Porter County: Portage Suspended activities Mid Porter County: Valpo/wheeler Southern Porter County: Boone Grove Suspended Activities Unfortunate for these athletes that the word not to be spoken (politics) is more important than them getting to live their life. Only good thing I see is suspended not canceled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cw13 Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 add Silver Creek to the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Very unfortunate. These decisions were not arrived at on a whim. It’s hard to do the right thing, or whatever we think right thing is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said: Does this force Valpo to do the same? Northern Porter County: Portage Suspended activities Mid Porter County: Valpo/wheeler Southern Porter County: Boone Grove Suspended Activities No. Why would they? 15 minutes ago, Bobref said: The more schools that do this, the greater the pressure on the remaining schools to follow suit. How far off is the “tipping point?” Why? Schools need to stand their damn ground. If things are fine with said school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 14 minutes ago, Mayo77 said: Unfortunate for these athletes that the word not to be spoken (politics) is more important than them getting to live their life. Only good thing I see is suspended not canceled. Just wait until parents really begin speaking up. The science says schools need to be open. This is not good, but not for the “virus”. 12 minutes ago, Gipper said: Very unfortunate. These decisions were not arrived at on a whim. It’s hard to do the right thing, or whatever we think right thing is. I can’t wait to see the schools that stay open and move forward safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayo77 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, DannEllenwood said: Just wait until parents really begin speaking up. The science says schools need to be open. This is not good, but not for the “virus”. I can’t wait to see the schools that stay open and move forward safely. Parents need to speak up. This has gone too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, DannEllenwood said: Just wait until parents really begin speaking up. The science says schools need to be open. This is not good, but not for the “virus”. I can’t wait to see the schools that stay open and move forward safely. I hope they do. On another note, schools in Los Angeles and San Diego will begin the year online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzoron Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 37 minutes ago, Mayo77 said: Parents need to speak up. The parents I have seen speak up locally are more worried about losing a babysitter than anything else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Beaver Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 I am not sure why BG and Portage made these decisions....Portage is doing elearning I guess first 9 weeks. Did the Governor or the county move us back to phase 1? I dont think so. Has there been a huge increase in cases, hospitalizations, or deaths? No....There has been upsurges of case in parts of the country for sure... but this seems to me that the admin just panicked and caved to parents or somebody else. I sort of don't get why they let it start, and then just pulled the plug. It would make more sense to just say we are delaying anything to august. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Mayo77 said: Parents need to speak up. This has gone too far. Yes sir. I’d be glad to help any that have questions. 2 hours ago, Gipper said: I hope they do. On another note, schools in Los Angeles and San Diego will begin the year online. Read the la teachers unions stance. I’ll get you the exact tomorrow. It’s on my phone. I’m on my I pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 43 minutes ago, Jim Beaver said: I am not sure why BG and Portage made these decisions....Portage is doing elearning I guess first 9 weeks. Did the Governor or the county move us back to phase 1? I dont think so. Has there been a huge increase in cases, hospitalizations, or deaths? No....There has been upsurges of case in parts of the country for sure... but this seems to me that the admin just panicked and caved to parents or somebody else. I sort of don't get why they let it start, and then just pulled the plug. It would make more sense to just say we are delaying anything to august. IMHO. Cya and not willing to take an unpopular stance. Science supports the opening of schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Oak Park-River Forest High School in the Chicago suburbs were will also begin this year online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan32 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 14 hours ago, Bobref said: The more schools that do this, the greater the pressure on the remaining schools to follow suit. How far off is the “tipping point?” Or...the more schools that do not, the greater the pressure to recend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 15 hours ago, Gipper said: I hope they do. On another note, schools in Los Angeles and San Diego will begin the year online. LA teachers unions will not go back until the police are defunded and charters are defunded. Parents need to speak up. 1 hour ago, Titan32 said: Or...the more schools that do not, the greater the pressure to recend. Yes. This is awesome. Unity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Titan32 said: Or...the more schools that do not, the greater the pressure to recend. I wish pressure worked like that but it rarely does... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan32 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Temptation said: I wish pressure worked like that but it rarely does... I think it is exactly the same in either direction...depending on the majority push. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Titan32 said: I think it is exactly the same in either direction...depending on the majority push. Nah, not in 2020 my man. “The majority push” is currently in favor of FEAR and it’s not even close. Check every major media outlet and what they are pushing on their news feed. They are picking and choosing their data points (the wrong ones I might add) to create panic. Panic usually leads to “better safe than sorry” types of decisions even when common sense points in the other direction. Edited July 14, 2020 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 I want to add that I believe that suburban and rural schools will probably be fine. They might have an outbreak or close around flu season but I think the Indy schools are in trouble. “Awaiting the July 4th spike” is now the new buzz phrase... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Nowlin Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Fort Wayne doing phone interviews now with parents to find out their thoughts. Seems late in the game to start that personally...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaSalle Lions 1976 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 16 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said: Fort Wayne doing phone interviews now with parents to find out their thoughts. Seems late in the game to start that personally...... No...they are just following South Bend's plan...South Bend will vote on the proposal on August 3. A little late wouldn't you think? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 14 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said: Fort Wayne doing phone interviews now with parents to find out their thoughts. Seems late in the game to start that personally...... Nah, from a return to school standpoint it’s right on time. Looks like their kids are set to go back on August 10th and you want to give people time to make decisions but you also want them to have the latest data available when doing so. My district was set to return on July 27th and sent out a parent survey on July 6th. It is due this Friday (the 17th). We have since postponed our start date for students to August 12th. So far less than 6 percent of families have chosen the remote option. Now, it sucks for the athletic teams that started practicing last week if remote learning wins out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 47 minutes ago, Temptation said: Nah, not in 2020 my man. “The majority push” is currently in favor of FEAR and it’s not even close. Check every major media outlet and what they are pushing on their news feed. They are picking and choosing their data points (the wrong ones I might add) to create panic. Panic usually leads to “better safe than sorry” types of decisions even when common sense points in the other direction. And it only takes one to take that stand and lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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