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i_sstarttime_2018a_2018-08-31t09:02:38z3 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For UPDATE FROM DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

INTERIM COMMITTEE  SCHOOL START TIME INTERIM STUDY COMMITTEE
Date Aug 31, 2018      
Location SCR 357



Update from Denver Public Schools - Committee Discussion Only


10:45:27 AM  

Nicole Portee, Executive Director for Transportation for Denver Public Schools, came to the table.  She provided a handout to the committee members [Attachment C].  Ms. Portee spoke about the importance of allowing schools to have the flexibility in making academic decisions, including school start times. She spoke about the complexity involved with changing school start times on transportation and extracurricular activities.

10:51:01 AM  

Karen Higel, Athletic Director for Denver Public Schools, spoke about the consequences on athletics and extracurricular activities if school start times change.

10:53:20 AM  

Committee discussion ensued.

10:55:01 AM  

Ms. Portee answered questions from the committee regarding enrollment zones.

10:56:00 AM  

Ms. Higel answered questions from the committee on impacts to athletics and extracurricular activities.

10:59:01 AM  
Committee discussion ensued.






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