Because each mobile unit holds only a maximum of 20 students plus a teacher, a decision was made to share the mobile units among the smaller MIS IV class, English as a Second Language class and reading recovery class. They are just so cool and they are just wonderful. In fact, the drivers take the time to escort the children in pairs back inside the building to use the restrooms. The mission to get the portables was accomplished by persistence and lots of cooperation between the school, Community School Board 8, the PTA, and Superintendent Betty Rosa s office. We discussed the situation with Chancellor Levy and he agreed these portables would be a good solution.
Parents couldn t be happier about the solution.
They agree that this was the best thing to do. Still the only purpose these mobile units serve are as temporary classrooms to resolve this year s classroom situation. With the neighborhood student population growing each year, the school is hoping to acquire permanent mobile classrooms in anticipation of the large numbers expected in next year s enrollment. In a letter to Chancellor Levy, Mendoza not only took the opportunity to thank him for his help, but she also put in a request for permanent mobile classrooms for 2001. Too many kids in one class will not benefit anyone.