School Board Public Hearing - School Start/End Times

Monday, November 27, 2017

Review of school start and end times

Gathering community insights and feedback

Presentation of the decision-making process and timeline

Impact of scheduling on student learning and transportation efficiency

Role of the school board and administration in monitoring scenarios

Future formation of a task force for scheduling proposals

Equity among elementary schools regarding tier scheduling

Impact on youth sports, extracurricular activities, and facility usage

Considerations for dual-career families and childcare needs

Safety concerns related to traffic, student drivers, and daylight conditions

Notable Quotes (4)

There's a strong body of evidence... that supports the delayed school start times in adolescents starting around the onset of puberty.
— Matt Ambrose

Scientific evidence for start timesSpeaking during public comment regarding sleep cycles.

If we decided to have schools start at midnight we would keep going to Highlands because we love it that much.
— Terry Young

Community loyaltyOpening remarks regarding their commitment to the school.

I would invite you to consider you know how far out it should be before it starts.
— Brian Bass

Implementation timelineSuggesting a full school year lead time for schedule changes.

We cannot silo the schools. We are a community and we've got to think about all of these learners.
— Angela McGarvey

District equityAddressing equity and the interconnected nature of school scheduling.

People (13)

JohnSuperintendent

Leading the start and end time review process.

David WhiteTransportation Director

Assists with variables affecting school start/end times.

Margo BulkDirector of Business Services

Manages financial/operational data for the study.

All FreemanBoard Chair

Oversees the public comment process and expectations.

Brooke OlikoParent/Swim Club Rep

Expressed concerns about facility access and morning supervision.

Stacy SoloParent

Advocates for equity across elementary school tiers.

Heather EnglishPTO President (Early Learning Center)

Representing the needs of early learners and special education transport.

Terry YoungParent

Reports frustration with current schedule gaps and early risers.

MirandaN/A

Argues for evidence-based decision making for later start times.

Matt AmbrosePediatrician/Parent

Supports later start times for adolescents based on biological/medical evidence.

Brian BassEducational Professional/Parent

Former school principal discussing the importance of transition time.

Jill DiedringParent

Requested data for K-2 students and affordable childcare solutions.

Angela McGarveyParent

Advocates for community-wide perspective over siloed interests.

Places Mentioned

Edina DistrictNormandale ElementaryCreek Valley ElementaryHighlands ElementaryCountryside ElementaryValley View Middle SchoolSouth View Middle SchoolEarly Learning Center

Events & Meetings (4)

November 9th: Initial research presentation
November 27th: Community listening session
January 16th week: Efficiency report presentation
March 19th: Potential vote date (referenced by speaker)

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