The lack of loyalty from teachers doesn't concern him. That acceptance may be Jenney's greatest strength. Minutes before sitting down for a television interview about his proposal to start school before Labor Day, Jenney asks for an ice cream cone. Jenney believes a longer school year will raise student achievement. Many parents, teachers and local businesses hate the idea.
Parents say they'll have to can cel vacation plans.
Teachers say the extra class time will not guarantee higher test scores. Jenney buys none of it. In one hand, he holds an ice cream cone, in the other a history book. Thursday, after he repeated the routine, Jenney was rewarded when state officials agreed that Beach schools can open early next year. Another goal achieved.