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CCSD presents 48,000‑response survey and five bell‑time scenarios; some options would require dozens of new buses
Summary
District officials summarized results from more than 48,000 stakeholder survey responses on a 30‑minute later shift to school start times and outlined five transportation scenarios. A cost‑neutral uniform 30‑minute push is viable; inversion options could require 42–56 additional buses and hiring, and raise childcare or staff‑scheduling concerns.
CCSD officials presented stakeholder engagement and transportation scenarios for possible changes to school bell times in 2026–27.
Deputy Superintendent Jesse Welsh said the district received more than 48,000 survey responses across families, staff and students on a proposal to shift start times by 30 minutes. The survey showed majority support for benefits such as additional sleep (61.22%) and improved mental health (59.88%) but also sizable concern about conflicts with parent schedules and after‑school availability. "We had over 48,000 responses to the survey," Welsh said, describing broad participation and a bimodal…
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