Thsas- Do you know any teachers? Because I have been in SCUSD for more than 13 years, and I don't happen to know any teacher who works only the 184 days that they are contracted to work, nor the 6 hours per day that they are paid for. And, I find it interesting that you never came across a teacher willing to meet with you before 7:30 or after 4 in 13 years of your child's education. And, in business, they meet when the customer wants? Are you kidding? Businesses have set hours just like every other institution. Perhaps that is why when people make phone calls to the majority of businesses, no one answers before 8 am, between 12 and 1 or 1:30, or after 5. Maybe you mean your business industry? I agree there is room for improvement, but please do not generalize to try to make a point.