Glades County Schools is exploring the possibility of transitioning to a four-day school week.
"I don't see the benefit from it. I mean, I've worked my whole life, through graduating high school for five days a week," said Jamie Bryant.
Under the proposed plan, students will have four longer school days with Fridays off.
The Glades County School District says this proposed schedule will also offer families a longer weekend to enjoy any personal activities. However, parents like Bryant think otherwise.
"Like the poorer families, they're not going to get the food that, for that one day that they were hoping for. The day care situation around here is not that great," said Bryant.
Early survey results show more than 50% of parents support the four-day school week. The superintendent says the teachers came up with the idea.
"They identified the four-day workweek as a unique strategy that could set our district apart, offering a benefit that neighboring counties do not provide," said Superintendent Dr. Alice Barfield.
The school district is looking to the community to help shape the final decision. A meeting was held for parents to weigh in at 6 p.m. Monday night (May 12) at West Glades School.
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