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Parents urge later start times and heat protections; board and staff say mitigation steps underway
Summary
Public commenters urged the board to move school start dates/times later because of extreme heat and very early start times at two elementary schools; trustees and district staff said principals have been reminded about heat mitigation and the district is using multiple strategies to address safety.
Two members of the public urged Desert Sands Unified School District leaders on Aug. 12 to change school calendars and start times because of extreme valley heat and very early bell times. Jennifer Chapman, who identified herself as a parent, asked the board to “consider adjusting the calendar to prioritize the safety of everyone on our campuses” and suggested moving the school year start to after Labor Day to avoid extreme summer heat during lunches, recess and outdoor activities. Priscilla Bayas, who…
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