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Committee discusses Safe Routes curriculum and plans bike rodeo for Sept. 19
Summary
Members said the superintendent is open to adding Safe Routes material to the district curriculum with stakeholder input; organizers confirmed a bike rodeo and safety clinic on Sept. 19 with town permitting approved and Central Wheel providing personnel.
Committee members said efforts to expand Safe Routes to School are progressing but will require coordination with the school district and other stakeholders.
James, a committee member working with the district, said he had spoken with the superintendent about adding Safe Routes curriculum and conducting an audit, but the superintendent requested time to complete budget season. James said the superintendent wants stakeholder involvement and suggested a possible audit in the fall when school resumes.
Ron asked to be included in the curriculum review and James confirmed Ron will be part of the process. James said he will meet with the superintendent again in the coming weeks and keep the committee updated.
Organizers also confirmed a bike rodeo and safety clinic set for Sept. 19; an organizer said the town permit has been approved and Central Wheel will provide staff. Committee members discussed outreach to families (Friday folder and online newsletters) and a parent informational session on road rules. Committee members also discussed including helmets, slap bracelets and stickers in micro grants funding pending award decisions and vendor quotes.
The committee recorded no formal vote on curriculum change; members agreed to continue discussions with the superintendent and to include interested committee members in the planning process. Organizers will pursue school and town outreach before the Sept. 19 event.
