Pony Voices- Episode 401: School's Back (And It's Different)
District-wide school start time adjustments
Transition to earlier academic calendar start date
New 'bell-to-bell' personal device and cell phone restriction policy
Addressing student mental health through policy changes
Logistical support for families (Adventure Club expansion)
Communication strategies during emergency events
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (3)
If you were to scan the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Stillwater area schools... has had some of the earliest start times really in the metro.
We will be done before Memorial Day... the board is committed to doing it I think for three years to see how the community thinks about it.
What we find is if something is happening, kids will then text their parents... we think our kids will actually be safer because it will provide us time and focus.
People (2)
Cararissa KesterHostRepresentative of Stillwater Area Public Schools; host of the Pony Voices podcast.
Representative of Stillwater Area Public Schools; host of the Pony Voices podcast.
Mike FunkSuperintendentSuperintendent of Stillwater Area Public Schools; expert on district policy changes.
2 quotes
Superintendent of Stillwater Area Public Schools; expert on district policy changes.
“We are realigning ourselves with what the research says.”
Regarding the decision to flip-flop school start times.
“We are student centered and we're trying to do what's best for kids.”
Justifying the recent set of district policy shifts.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Upcoming school year start (August date)
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Mandatory ban on cell phones, smartwatches, and tablets from bell-to-bell during the school day.