[redwitch]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Children are not allowed to live in The Villages. There are three, non-village, villages, built for workers, with no amenities but they have golf cart access. Children can live there but not in Silver Lake or any of the "regular" villages.

It doesn't matter whether it is Charter or Public school. Children are not allowed to live in The Villages. They may visit for up to 30 days a year.

To date, we don't know they are living in TV. There are many possible scenarios where the kids are being dropped off but don't actually reside here. Considering how easy it is to make an anonymous call, I doubt they are living here on a permanent basis. The other possibility is that the neighbors have decided to not call for whatever reason, regardless of the rules.

So, the choices are: do nothing, directly ask the parent, or become a detective and find out if the kids actually do live here and then take the appropriate action.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by redwitch

To date, we don't know they are living in TV. There are many possible scenarios where the kids are being dropped off but don't actually reside here. Considering how easy it is to make an anonymous call, I doubt they are living here on a permanent basis. The other possibility is that the neighbors have decided to not call for whatever reason, regardless of the rules.

So, the choices are: do nothing, directly ask the parent, or become a detective and find out if the kids actually do live here and then take the appropriate action.

I'm confused. Someone said the parents are dropping some of them off via golf cart. I don't understand the implications of that. They would have to be coming from inside TV if they're coming by golf cart, right?

[ganative]

Based on the op's statement of 5 golf carts and 3 cars waiting for the bus I'm going to assume it's a central bus of sought and their commuting perhaps from one of villages that allows kids perhaps. Not really familiar with the historic side to know how far one of the kid friendly villages are from the bus stops. I just can't imagine 8 families or about are living in silver lake illegally. Just my opinion. ..but I have known to be wrong before.

[Martysmom]

Live and let live. Let someone else worry about it.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by Martysmom

I have noticed since school started how many kids there are living in Silver Lake! At first I thought it was grandparents babysitting and the bus picking them up but this morning I counted 5 golf carts and 3 cars sitting at the Jeffery Gate entrance waiting for the school bus and 4 of these golf carts were being driven by either the young mothers or the fathers. Do these people live in Silver Lake with these kids and if so, how do they get away with it? I counted 9 kids waiting for the bus and some were in cars and vans...right at the Jeffrey gate entrance.

Just hop on your golf cart and follow the young parents or grandparents home. If you find out it is a family with children who have been living here for more than 30 days, call Deed Restrictions listed in the front of your phone book. You do not need to give your name.

We do not dislike children but the rules are clear AND there are no exceptions to the 30 day limit.

[njbchbum]

As long as you are sleuthing, Martysmom, you could always call the school and find out the residential area serviced by that bus stop; and ask if children from the Villages board the bus there - and any other Villages stop that might be available, too!

[Martysmom]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

As long as you are sleuthing, Martysmom, you could always call the school and find out the residential area serviced by that bus stop; and ask if children from the Villages board the bus there - and any other Villages stop that might be available, too!

Good idea! I will do that tomorrow!

[DougB]

They could possibly be students in transition (in other words homeless) and the families are staying with the grandparents in The Villages for thirty days. The district would be required to provide bus service.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by DougB

They could possibly be students in transition (in other words homeless) and the families are staying with the grandparents in The Villages for thirty days. The district would be required to provide bus service.

Doug, thank you for reminding us of homeless children. When I taught, that was unheard of.

[Skybo]

Originally Posted by Martysmom

I found out today these kids are going to Lady Lake Elementary and not TV Charter school.

I was able to only snap a photo of one this AM. There were 3 other carts to the right but I didn't want them to see me taking a photo. Attachment 44445 Sorry it's sideways...my phone does that sometimes! If you click on the photo, it comes out right. Go figure!

OK, this is just wrong. You don't know who these folks are or if they are doing anything wrong. Their photo shouldn't be arbitrarily posted on a public website, especially a photo of a child. Send your your concerns onto the appropriate department and let them figure out what is going on.

[Harry Gilbert]

Originally Posted by Skybo

OK, this is just wrong. You don't know who these folks are or if they are doing anything wrong. Their photo shouldn't be arbitrarily posted on a public website, especially a photo of a child. Send your your concerns onto the appropriate department and let them figure out what is going on.

Not to mention the possibility of a nice conversation with the county prosecuter about the legality of stalking these people.

If you have a concern call the authorities.

[Martysmom]

Illegally stalking? Oh c'mon...I drive out that gate every morning and there they all are! How is that stalking??

[nitehawk]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Doug, thank you for reminding us of homeless children. When I taught, that was unheard of.

Maybe you never heard of them -- but there has always been homeless chrildren

[Moderator]

The topic is school kids being picked up near Silver Lake and whether they reside in The Villages.

Please stay on topic and do not direct replies at other members.

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[Challenger]

Originally Posted by Martysmom

Illegally stalking? Oh c'mon...I drive out that gate every morning and there they all are! How is that stalking??

This thread is showing more and more paranoia. Kids standing on a corner waiting for a school bus. "They must be hiding in The Villages" Hmmmmmm