Dear Supporters,

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to this important cause! As we continue to gather signatures for our petition, it’s crucial that we spread the word. Please share our petition with friends, family, and anyone who may be impacted by these changes. Your voice matters, and together, we can make a difference!

We recently received an update from board member Alison Sherman regarding the school time changes. She stated:

"Despite this petition, the facts behind the board's vote have not changed. The district embarked on a lengthy process when considering both start times and academic calendar changes. The process was thorough and solicited feedback along the way. The feedback process was not designed to determine majority approval or disapproval. These feedback loops were a way to strengthen ideas, anticipate challenges, and provide district families with additional information."

This statement highlights a crucial point: our community surveys, which many believed were intended to gauge support or opposition, were instead used to identify potential challenges. It seems the decision was set in motion regardless of community sentiment. Many respondents may not have realized that their input was primarily to provide the board with obstacles to consider rather than a direct measure of approval.

While the board remains firm in its stance, your signatures and continued advocacy are essential to demonstrating the community's concerns. Let’s keep the momentum going and make our voices heard!

Thank you for your support!