School starts at 0720. Much research shows that very early middle/high school start times reduce sleep sufficiently to negatively impact academic performance and physical/mental health.
A study published by The National Sleep Foundation urges school districts to push start times citing several sleep experts.
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/sleep-topics/school-start-time-and-sleep
We believe that the needs of a later starting school time far outweigh the need of the bus maneuvers on island or after school sports starting times (if that is the reason). We believe there IS a solution to this issue and that it can be started within a term, at least a first half hour block.