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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DD told me that the fence was to prevent kids from getting hit by a bus while cutting through the bus loop. Apparently, a lot of kids had been doing that and it was very dangerous. It makes total sense to me and my child who actually goes to CHS.[/quote]

This totally makes more sense than the cross-the-street explanation.  I didn't mind the fence, before, but actually this makes it much clearer how it could be helpful.  [/quote]

The fence is on the opposite side of the bus loop.  Kids can still walk across the bus loop just like kids are still jay walking on Gainsborough and walking through the faculty and student lots.

The fence was a waste of money.[/quote]

In the afternoon, why would they bother to cut through the bus loop if they know they have to go around the fence anyway?  At the very least, if anyone is telling them not to, they won't have any reason to disobey...same distance to use the sidewalks.  And in the mornings, they would also be less likely to cut across the loop.[/quote]

The fence is too short to be a deference.  Most of the kids walking through the lot are just trying to get to their cars parked on Gainsborough.  They can hop the fence if they want.

Kids also don't do the smart thing.  They can be creatures of habit.  I actually saw kids today walk through the bus loop to walk to the fence opening and jay walk where there is not a curb or crosswalk - all while staring at their phones.  Not smart and not safe but something a kid will continue to do unless there is a consequence or even a message to not do that.[/quote]

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