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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Option E is better than the current schedule. Now we have middle school students standing at bus stops and walking to school in the dark. If they started at 8am instead of 7am, it would be much safer for the MS kids, plus they would get much needed rest for the development.  Even an 8am start is early, but it’s a vast improvement.  [/quote]

I'd rather my 12 and 13 year old have to walk to the bus stop when the sun is rising than my neighbor's 5 and 7 year olds walking home in the dark. There are days when it's dark at 5:15pm. There are days when the bus is 15-20 minutes late.[/quote]

This. Comparing 12-14 year olds walking home in the dark vs a 7 year old is totally different. 12-13 year old will have phones and are responsible and can be left alone without an adult for a few hours. A 7 year old cannot. [/quote]

A 7 year old should never be walking home alone from the bus anytime, even if it’s not dark. They would already be in aftercare. Parents arrange aftercare for their elem kids if they can’t meet them afterschool.

And if they’re going to get home at 5:30, parents may just be able to get them without needing aftercare. Win win.[/quote]

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