Today is the kiddo’s first day of school. Finnick is going into 2nd grade, Phillip into 8th, and Felicity is a senior this year. Today is also picture day. I can see it both ways. One one hand, if you make the first day of school picture day you might be less likely to have to fight dress-code problems on the first day of school. On the other hand, isn’t the first day of school already busy enough?
I am quite upset over the busing situation. Felicity is now 17 and Finnick 7. The official policy of the base is quite clear – 17 year olds are allowed to care for siblings, even overnight. I spoke with base legal, family advocacy, and the school. All agree that Felicity is legal to take Finnick off the bus. But the transportation office just doesn’t care. Check this image – it shows the walk they will have to make, and where the bus stop is. I’m kinda heated about this.
Edit – just spoke with school transportation on the phone. He asked the same questions of the same agencies (different people in the same office) and they gave him contradictory guidance. That is so frustrating.
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