June 1, 2017
You are receiving this update to keep you abreast of the changes occurring in the district post-referendum as we have additional information.
Elementary Start Times / Bus Routes
Johnson Bus provided an update on May 22 regarding busing as they are testing the new routes in their system. We still expect this should not change the start and end times for elementary schools.   

New information:
  • The number of busses used from last year to this year will stay the same but will be better load-balanced with the new routes.
  • The maximum estimated time a child will be on the bus for BF/RS is 39 minutes with the last drop off at 4:31 p.m. & for SL/VV is 45 minutes with the last drop off at 4:37 p.m.
  • We are testing load times at the end of the day at each building to find efficiencies as well as examining additional options like shuttle busses between partner schools.
We will have another meeting with Johnson Bus on June 2. 
Teacher Moving Days
The first two schools to move are Shady Lane & Valley View, but all elementary classrooms will be packing up the week after school lets out.

Do you want to help a teacher with packing? If so, our staff will be packing up their rooms on June 13 & 14.

If you have interest in volunteering, please reach out to your building's principal so we can provide specific information to volunteers.
Why are we modeling same starts?
We're examining same start as our first choice as it allows for efficient bus routing and reduces the amount of traffic of busses and parents at each school at one time.

Many of you have asked why we're modeling the partner schools starting at the same time vs. staggered start times.

Initially, it sounds like staggered start times are more convenient, but it's important to understand the logistics of staggered times, too.
  • Staggered start times would result in even more so clogged pick up & drop off. Parent traffic would be increased resulting in a lengthier pickup time for children.
  • Each school would have to manage to fit 13 busses in their parking lot, greatly increasing loading times for busses & waiting times for parents at each school.
  • Students at late start schools that ride the bus to the last stop would be getting home until 5 p.m.
Classroom Assignments
Parents will be given teacher assignments in paperwork sent to families during the summer prior to the back to school fairs.

We will provide information on all elementary grade level teams on June 14. Please understand that positions can still change over the summer, same as it could during any other school year as employees change positions.
Looking for the earlier updates?
If you missed any of the previous updates, that's ok! 
We're keeping a running list of questions and answers on our website www.sdmfschools.org.  
You can find it in the upper right corner titled "17-18 Changes."

If you have any questions or comments, please let us know. 
We will get you the answers you need.  

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