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B9124ADAEE6F8C9E872582FA005D7346 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For UPDATE FROM CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SCHOOL DISTRICT 27J

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



Update from Cherry Creek School District and School District 27J - Committee Discussion Only
11:00:44 AM  

Dr. Scott Siegfried, Superintendent of the Cherry Creek School District, spoke about the recent changes to the district's start times. He discussed the importance of focusing on what is best for students before examining transportation and athletics logistics.  Dr. Siegfried also spoke about the importance of outreach to students, teachers, and parents.
11:05:50 AM  

Will Pierce, Chief Academic Officer for School District 27J, told the committee about the district's recent changes to school start times.  He provided a handout to the committee members [Attachment D].  Mr. Pierce spoke on the importance of collecting survey data, as well as working with transportation, facilities, and extracurricular activities in determining whether and how to adjust school start times.
11:10:46 AM  
Mr. Pierce answered questions from the
committee on the implementation of a four-day school week and the impact
of school start times on students and teachers.
11:12:17 AM  
Dr. Siegfried and Mr. Pierce answered questions
from the committee about the impact of changing start time on their district's
athletic activities.
11:15:48 AM  
Dr. Siegfried and Mr. Pierce spoke on after
school care for children in order to accommodate working parents.
11:18:14 AM  
Committee discussion ensued.
11:19:50 AM  
Dr. Meltzer was called back to the table. She answered questions regarding the impact of changing start times on athletics.






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