I was dismayed and appalled at the poor judgment of the Baltimore City Public Schools on Tuesday morning ("Snow to accumulate through early afternoon, causes major traffic delays," Jan. 6). After almost two hours on the treacherous roads today, our son finally arrived at school. What was schools CEO Gregory Thornton thinking, or was he? Was anyone thinking at North Avenue?
They placed students, teachers and parents at risk by not calling for a delay or closure. Maryland Transit Administration buses had trouble negotiating the roads! Where was Mr. Thornton? Did he even look out a window, get in a car or speak with transit authorities?
He showed poor judgment Tuesday and should be called to answer for it. The school day was disrupted anyway given the inevitable late arrival of students to school who had to maneuver treacherous roads and icy sidewalks. What difference would a delayed start have made? Indeed, it would have made a world of difference in allowing some street cleaning and improved safety for travel.
Kathy Helzlsouer, Baltimore