Senate Bill 218 “prohibit public schools from beginning the school day earlier than 8:30am,” by Sandra R. Williams and I’m in full support of this!
I’m a high school career center Teacher, in Columbus, from District 16; Stephanie Kunze whom I’m contacting along with, Steve Stivers, Rob Portman, Sherrod Brown & Governor Mike Dewine.
First, this year I was challenged by Ohio FCCLA, Family Community & Career Leaders of America, to use the FCCLA project FACTS (Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety) survey. Sadly, in the fall a Columbus middle school student lost their life after being struck by two vehicles near her bus stop.
We discussed issues of no sidewalks, no street lights and other incidents of danger to their morning pick ups; however, my students main concern was why school starts so early especially when it’s still so dark outside?
Just after this meeting, Nana Watson, NAACP Columbus, presented similar thoughts to myself & the other Board of Governors members of the Columbus Education Association (CEA).
I’m not sure how we can support Senate Bill 218, but I want to endorse it & find ways to include my students in this effort. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Rebecca McGrath Hinkle
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