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North Hills School Board to Vote Monday on Proposed Changes in School Start & Dismissal Times
Superintendent Dr. Patrick Mannarino argues that by slightly modifying the hours of the school day at all grade levels, the district could save up to $464,300 in transportation costs.
The North Hills school board will vote Monday on proposed changes to the bell and busing schedule starting in the 2013-14 school year.
The legislative meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in the North Hills Junior High LGI Room.
each year due to the elimination of six to 10 buses, aid in preserving the district's quality academic programs, create a true North Hills Middle School for seventh and eighth-grade students and rectify potential safety risks on the secondary schools campus.
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Proposed Time Changes
School
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Current Start
Current Dismissal
Proposed Start
Proposed Dismissal
Sr. High (grades 9-12)
7:40 a.m.
2:45 p.m.
7:20 a.m.
2 p.m.
Jr. High (grades 7-8)
7:40 a.m.
2:45 p.m.
7:50 a.m.
2:50 p.m.
Highcliff/West View Elementary
9 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
Ross/McIntyre Elementary
9 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
9:15 a.m.
3:45 p.m.
See the attached .pdf for a list of frequently asked questions and answers about the proposed changes.
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