Parent raises safety and scheduling concerns at middle-school drop-off, calls for follow-up meeting

During the public-comment period a resident raised safety concerns about recent changes at the middle school drop-off and shortened passing times between classes, and asked the school board to hold a separate meeting to discuss the issues.

The speaker said they were told different people (principal, school board, superintendent) were responsible for the change to the drop-off lane and described traffic backing up onto Euclid Road and near-miss incidents involving children. The resident said cones were being used to close the drop-off lane and that parents now must drop children at the parking-lot exit, increasing congestion when buses depart.

The commenter also said passing time between classes had been reduced from four minutes to three minutes and that two hallways were closed, making it difficult for students to reach classes on the far side of the building. The resident said backpack issues had been discussed previously and that the two items (drop-off and passing time) were the principal concerns.

Board staff acknowledged the comment and noted the principal had been consulted; staff indicated they would work with affected parties to address the concerns and that the superintendent would follow up if appropriate.

Why it matters

The comment addresses daily safety and operations affecting families who use the middle-school drop-off and students who change classes. The board did not take formal action at the meeting but staff indicated they would follow up.