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S c h o o l S t a r t Ti m e s

December 1, 2017 Scott Siegfried Janise McNally Amy Plog Lisa Meltzer Superintendent and Board of Education

Overview

• Student wellness
• Science of sleep
• Process of changing start times
• Board of Education decision
• Implementation/challenges
• Evaluating outcomes

Student Wellness

Whole School Whole Community Whole Child

The goals of the CCSD Comprehensive Wellness Strategy are to address barriers to student achievement and to develop skills that support lifelong healthy living.

Whole School Whole Community Whole Child Encouraged to take challenging classes Bullying SEL Mental health Substance use Have taken challenging classes Adult at school Perceived safety Preparedness for learning Connection to school Physical health and wellness Parent(s) Sleep

• Since 2000
• Online
• Anonymous
• Self-Report
• 3rd-12th grades

Mental Health Concerns and Academic Outcomes for Students with and without Adequate Sleep

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

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% of Students Reporting Stress/Anxiety Depressive Symptoms Prepared for Learning As & Bs Light shade= Inadequate sleep Dark shade= Adequate sleep *

Science Behind Changing Start Times

Adolescents need 8.5 to 9.25 hours

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7 out of 10 adolescents in the US get 7 hours or less per night

Carskadon et al. (1980, 2002), McKnight-Eily et al. (2011), NSF (2006, 2014), Owens et al. (2014)

10 20 30 40 <4 5 6 7 8 9 10+

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HOURS OF SLEEP

31% getting 8+ hours

• f sleep

So? Sleep doesn’t matter I sleep less than that and do just fine Sleep is for slackers

WRONG!! You have to breathe You have to eat You have to sleep!

Sleep is not a passive state and is essential for health, daytime functioning, and well-being

Stages of Sleep

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Hours of Sleep

Growth hormone released, brain recovery, executive functioning Memory consolidation, learning

Process S – Sleep Homeostasis

Borbely (1982); Van Dongen et al. (2003)

7a 10p 7a

Well if my teen just turned off his phone and went to bed earlier, then he wouldn’t have any problems waking up

Process C - Circadian Rhythm

Borbely (1982); Carskadon et al. (1980, 2002)

7a 10p 7a

Circadian Misalignment

7a 10p 7a

Borbely (1982); Carskadon et al. (1980, 2002)

Faces of Deficient Sleep

Deficient Sleep in Children/Adolescents

• Mood and affect changes
• Behavior problems
• Non-compliance
• Aggression
• Hyperactivity
• Poor impulse control
• Risk taking behaviors and increased accidents

Beebe (2011); Gruber et al. (2012); Owens et al. (2014)

• Neurocognitive deficits
• Attention
• Memory
• Executive functioning
• Weight gain
• Increased caloric intake
• Increased consumption fats and carbs

Beebe et al. (2010); Beebe et al. (2013); Gruber, Wiebe et al. (2012); Gruber, Michaelsen et al. (2012); Hart et al. (2013); Sadeh et al. (2003)

Deficient Sleep in Children/Adolescents

Signs of Deficient Sleep

• Needs to be awakened in morning
• Sleeps 2+ hours on weekends or vacations than

weekdays

• Falls asleep in school or other inappropriate times
• Behavior/mood differ following nights of

increased sleep

Extrinsic Sleep Disruptors

• Less depression
• Less caffeine use
• Fewer car crashes
• Students getting > 8 hours sleep/night
• Better academic outcomes
• Better attendance rates
• Higher graduation rates
• Reduced tardiness

Later School Start Time Outcomes

• Multiple studies have demonstrated the benefit of

changing to a later school start time…

Boergers et al. (2014); Danner & Phillips (2008); McKeever et al. (2017); Owens et al. (2010); Wahlstrom (2002); Wahlstrom et al. (2014); Wolfson et al. (2007)

• 16.5% decrease in number
• f motor vehicle crashes
• No changes in # hours

spent on homework, jobs, sports/activities

Fayette County, KY

• Started school 1 hour later
• 7:30am to 8:30 am
• 8:00am to 9:00am
• Increased total sleep time
• 8+ hours: 36% to 50%

Danner & Phillips (2008)

Won’t Students Just Stay Up Later?

Boergers et al. (2014); Danner & Phillips (2008); Owens et al. (2010); Wahlstrom (2002); Wahlstrom et al. (2014); Wolfson et al. (2007)

• Students do not stay up later, but wake 30-90 min later

21:45 22:15 22:45 23:15 23:45 0:15 0:45 9th 10th 11th 12th

S1 Pre S1 Post S2 Pre S2 Post 23:19 22:41 23:05 23:18

21:45 22:15 22:45 23:15 23:45 0:15 0:45 8:40 start 1997-98 8:40 start 2000-01 7:30 start 1997-98 7:30 start 2000-01

And What About Sports?

• Wilton, CT had increased participation and winning season

following change

• Stanford athletes increased time in bed to 10 hours/night
• Basketball – Faster sprint (0.7 seconds), more accurate free throws

(9%), improved mood, decreased fatigues

• Football – 20 yard and 40 yard dash improved by .10 seconds
• Swimming – faster 15m sprints (0.51 seconds), faster reaction time
• ff blocks (0.15 seconds), faster turns (0.10 seconds)

Michael Phelps won a gold medal by 0.01 seconds

Mah et al. (2008); Mah et al. (2010)

Recommendation to start middle/high schools no earlier than 8:30 a.m.

• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• American Medical Association
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• American Academy of Child and Adolescents Psychiatrists
• American Psychological Association
• American Thoracic Society
• National Sleep Foundation
• National Educational Association
• National Parent Teacher Association
• National Association of School Nurses

Take Home Message

• Sleep essential for learning and health
• Adolescents significantly sleep deprived, with

school start times as one of the strongest contributing factors

• Changing start times is not coddling students, but

setting them up for success in life

“If sleep doesn't serve an absolutely vital function, then it is the greatest mistake the evolutionary process ever made”

• Dr. Allan Rechtschaffen

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2015 – Nov 2016: Study, Research, Best Practices, Community Involvement, Survey Dec 2016 – Feb 2017: Model Development, Publication, Feedback Feb 2017: Further Refinement, Final Recommendation, Feedback March 2017: Board of Education Decision August 2017: Implementation

Adopted Recommendations

Credit Requirements Credits to Graduate Online Opportunities Competency Demonstration College and Career Ready Demonstrations District Goals College and Career Preparedness and Success Inclusive Excellence Progress Toward Future Goals Naviance 6-12 Feeder College & Career Planning Guide Achievement Continuous Improvement/PLC Articulation & Rigor System of Interventions Early Literacy Focus Aligned Math Programming School Structure Mobility & Student Achievement Later High School Start Times Social & Emotional Wellness, Mental Health Life Skills, PBIS/SOS College & Career Readiness Innovation Career & Innovation Center

• 12 month strategic planning process
• Public meetings in all communities
• New graduation requirements
• Served as the basis for the successful

2016 bond and budget election

• Informal survey of participants on their

“tolerance” for changing start times

• If we are “Dedicated to Excellence we must

address start times”

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Task Force

MEETING FOR 18+ MONTHS TO STUDY, REVIEW AND

IDENTIFY RATIONALE AND CONSTRAINTS REGARDING AN ADJUSTMENT TO START TIMES

• Dr. Scott Siegfried

Associate Superintendent Brooke Gregory Assistant Superintendent, EdOp Todd Fukai Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Sarah Grobbel Executive Director – High School

• Dr. John Kennedy

Executive Director – Middle School Chris Smith Executive Director, Elementary Education

• Dr. Tera Helmon

Executive Director, Elementary Education Jennifer Perry Executive Director, Elementary Education Michael Giles Executive Director, Inclusive Excellence

• Dr. Floyd Cobb

Executive Director, Curriculum & Instruction

• Dr. Norm Alerta

Director, Assessment & Evaluation Gwen Hansen-Vigil Principal, Eaglecrest High School Kim Rauh Principal, Cherokee Trail High School Ryan Silva Principal, Cherry Creek High School

• Dr. Lisa Sprague

Principal, Grandview High School Allison Witkin Principal, Adaptive Programs Nickie Bell Principal, Horizon Middle School David Gonzales Principal, Prairie Middle School Roberta Ballard Principal, Arrowhead Elementary School Chris Hardy Principal, Sunrise Elementary School Scott May Principal, Peakview Elementary School Kyle Sorg Principal, Homestead Elementary School Sheryl Cunningham CCEA Association President Holly Drake Teacher, Overland High School Scot Kaye Teacher, Liberty Middle School Kristin Chaney Teacher, Rolling Hills Elementary School John Eyolfson District Coordinator, Science Janise McNally District Coordinator, Health & Wellness

• Dr. Amy Plog

Research & Data Coordinator Gincey Mansfield Executive Assistant Mike Hush Director of Transportation Erika Edwards Director of Food and Nutrition Services Chardonnay Adams Route Planning Manager - Trans Jim Parker QA / Personnel Resources Manager - Trans

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Cherry Creek Education Association January 12 2017 All Staff Letter January 9 2017 Faculty Forum January 24 2017 District PASS September 21 2016 Parents’ Council October 19 2016 Leadership Cherry Creek October 20 2016 Parent Information Network November 1 2016 District Accountability November 9 2016 Parent Feedback Group November 13 2016 CCSD Parent Committee Chairs January 10 2017 Parents’ Council Presentations January 11 2017 Medical Advisory Board January 18 2017

Parent / Community Engagement Staff Engagement

Visit to Fairfax County School, Virginia December 7-8 2016 Wayzata Public Schools, Minnesota January 5 2017

Best Practice

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Legal and HR Review August 26 2016 Educational Operations August 30 2016 Athletics & Activities August 30 2016 Administrative Council Review September 13 2016 Elementary Principals December 9 2016 Middle School Principals December 13 2016 District Athletic Directors December 14 2016 High School Principals December 15 2016

Task Force Administrative

District Task Force Work Started – January 2015 Start Time Task Force September 12 2016 Start Time Task Force November 8 2016 Start Time Task Force December 9 2016 Start Time Task Force February 7 2017

Stakeholder Feedback

Community Survey November 15 – 25 2016 Community Feedback Jan 6 – Feb 1 2017

Board of Education

Board of Education – Study Session September 9 2016 Board of Education – Study Session December 1 2016 Board Meeting – Survey Results January 9 2017 Board of Education - Study Session January 20 2017 Presentation to the Board / First Reading February 13 2017 Board of Education - Study Session February 24 2017 Board Meeting – Resolution for Action March 11 2017

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Student Feedback

Community Survey November 15 – 25 2016 Grandview HS AP Lang, Mr. Varca December 7 2016 Overland HS AP Lang January 10 2017 Cherry Creek HS Student Senate January 11 2017 Cherokee Trail HS Leadership Class January 11 2017 Smoky Hill HS Leadership Class January 13 2017 Eaglecrest HS Leadership January 18 2017 Endeavor Leadership Group January 24 2017 Community Feedback Jan 9 – Feb 3 2017

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CCSD Community Survey

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C o m m u n i t y S u r v e y - OVERVIEW Survey

• Developed by the School Start Time Task Force
• Reviewed by the District Accountability Committee
• Utilized Survey Monkey
• 12 Questions designed to elicit “tolerance” & “preference” for change

Process

• Connect-ed message sent on Monday, November 14 that the survey would be emailed the next day
• Direct email on Tuesday, November 15
• to all parent/guardian emails used to register every student Pk-12 in the district
• to all school based staff
• to all students 8th – 12th grade
• Survey closed on Friday, November 25 (open for 10 days)
• Results analyzed with Tableau

Q1 - RESPONDENTS

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5000 10000 15000 20000 25000

Parent / Guardian Staff Student Total

Number of Responses 25,574 8,488 3,224 12,862

67,428 21,097 7,104 39,227 Total Invited 38% 40% 45% 33% Response Rate

Significant and unprecedented response rate

Q2 – RESPONDENTS – Level of School They Represent

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7,429 8,013 14,038

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Elementary Middle High

All Responses Parents Staff Students

5,428 1,027 2,155 6,582 1,676 63 6,929 1,575 6,279

Q4 – How Important is This Issue?

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2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000

Not Important Low Importance Neutral Relatively Important Very Important

13,020 5,651 2,831

793 1,076 Parents Staff Students

2,971 991 2,095 1,267 592 1,147 7,653 1,229 4,703

All Responses

73%

It is evident this is an important concern in our community across all groups of respondents.

Q5 – Ideal High School Start and End Times?

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VERY IMPORTANT

Neutral

RELATIVELY IMPORTANT

• 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000

9:00 - 4:30 pm 8:45 - 4:45 pm 8:30 - 4:00 pm 8:15 - 3:45 pm 8:00 - 3:30 pm 7:45 - 3:15 pm

6,002 7,271 3,741 4,014

1,381

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Parents Staff Students

2,887 1,085 2,447 4,103 975 2,594 2,230 444 1,258 2,540 449 1,206

All Responses

8:45 – 4:15 pm

After further conversation – a majority of respondents answered this question based on dismissal time, not on start time.

Q6 – Latest Reasonable Dismissal Time for Middle School?

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VERY IMPORTANT

Neutral

RELATIVELY IMPORTANT 6,077

• 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000

4:10 PM 4:05 PM 4:00 PM 3:55 PM 3:50 PM 3:45 PM

10,471

2,735

1,775

4,958 3,493

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Parents Staff Students

5,730 1,558 3,852 3,024 841 1,438 2,161 460 1,050

All Responses Consistent response trend regardless of role (parent, staff, student) or level (Elementary, Middle, High School)

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4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 4:10 PM 4:05 PM 4:00 PM 3:55 PM 3:50 PM 3:45 PM

Q7 – Latest Reasonable Dismissal Time for Elementary School?

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6,077

9,817

2,267 1,561

5,576 4,216

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Parents Staff Students

5,712 1,793 3,034 3,232 864 1,858 2,415 440 1,519

All Responses Consistent response trend regardless of role (parent, staff, student) or level (Elementary, Middle, High School)

Q8 – Is it ok to Change the Order that Schools Start from Current? (e.g. elementary first, middle school last)

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VERY IMPORTANT

Neutral

RELATIVELY IMPORTANT

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4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 20,000

YES NO

6,077 17,851

Parents Staff Students All Responses

9,902 2,687 6,356 3,354 863 2,212

Significant support for dismissing elementary or middle school prior to high school.

Q9 – Is it Important that Secondary Students Dismiss First to Provide Supervision to Younger Siblings?

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6,077 9,817 2,267

1,561

5,576 4,216

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Parents Staff Students All Responses

13,907 10,021

• 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000

YES NO 6,266 1,682 6,544 6,990 1,868 2,024

More parents and staff don’t find it necessary to dismiss secondary first – students trended the opposite way making it appear more families require older sibling support for daycare.

Comments

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6,077 9,817 2,267

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5,576 4,216

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Additional Comments = 3,685

Supportive of change 1464 39.73% Status Quo/Do not want change 564 15.30% Could go either way 214 5.80% Other comments 1443 39.16% Trends: Sleep/MH concerns 598 Athletics/Activities/Work 384 Daycare / Siblings 27 Calendar 95 Additional Comments (multiple): Homework – concerns with how much is given (7.5 hour day and 3-5 hours homework nightly) Length of block schedule classes – many comments about a 99 minute class and student attention span Off periods – felt that they were a waste of student time, especially on a block schedule Wednesday late start – cited many times as ideal – kids can sleep in and they get all classes in one day Better grades – students commented that they believed their grades in first period classes would be better if school started Traffic issues – especially on campuses with shared schools; concerns about getting into rush hour traffic

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2015 – Nov 2016: Study, Research, Best Practices, Community Involvement, Survey Dec 2016 – Feb 2017: Model Development, Publication, Feedback Feb 2017: Further Refinement, Final Recommendation, Feedback March 2017: Board of Education Decision August 2017: Implementation

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Start Time Model

Draft Recommendation to the Community

January 9 – February 1, 2017

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INITIAL RECOMMENDATION

Elementary School 7:55 am 2:40 pm High School 8:15 am 3:30 pm Middle School 8:50 am 3:45 pm

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COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

Process

• Connect-ed message sent on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 to all households
• All staff email sent on Tuesday, January 10, 2017
• Posted on the district website
• Draft Recommendation
• Process Overview
• Further Disaggregated Data
• Research Utilized
• Survey Results
• Proposed Calendar Change
• Survey closed on Friday, February 1, 2017 (23 days)

Results

• 31,805 site visits to the Start Time website page
• Average time on the page = 4:33 min
• 2,067 feedback comments provided
• Feedback was publicly posted on Friday, February 3, 2017

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Questions/Concerns

• Elementary start and end times are too early
• High school dismissal too late
• What will middle school students do before school starts
• Impact on sports, jobs, after school routines
• Homework is too much and with later dismissal time students will stay up later
• Changes the family routine
• Daycare – ability to use, cost, does not align with work schedules

Support

• Aligns with research and best practice
• Support for high school start and dismissal times
• Support for elementary start and dismissal times

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2015 – Nov 2016: Study, Research, Best Practices, Community Involvement, Survey Dec 2016 – Feb 2017: Model Development, Publication, Feedback Feb 2017: Further Refinement, Final Recommendation, Feedback March 2017: Board of Education Decision August 2017: Implementation

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Final Recommendation

Based on …research …best practices …community survey …community feedback

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RECOMMENDATION

Elementary School 8:00 am 2:45 pm High School 8:20 am 3:30 pm Middle School 8:50 am 3:45 pm

Aligns with greatest support for latest dismissal time – Q5 Aligns with greatest support for latest dismissal time – Q6, with nearly 13,500 supporting a later time (3:50-4:10pm) Aligns with support to adjust the order that schools start – Q8 Aligns with research and best practice regarding adolescent sleep research

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RECOMMENDATION

Elementary School 8:00 am 2:45 pm High School 8:20 am 3:30 pm Middle School 8:50 am 3:45 pm

20min 30min 45min 15min

Elementary schools first to start and dismiss * Will always be on time for our youngest, most vulnerable students * Utilize 100% of buses – won’t need to split with other levels as do now * Allows for the creation of a more successful and efficient transportation system Civil Twilight – students will not be “in the dark” at the bus stop or walking to school Minimum amount of time (gap) to insure successful transition from high school to middle school with success

gap gap

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2015 – Nov 2016: Study, Research, Best Practices, Community Involvement, Survey Dec 2016 – Feb 2017: Model Development, Publication, Feedback Feb 2017: Further Refinement, Final Recommendation, Feedback March 2017: Board of Education Decision August 2017: Implementation

Superintendent

• Dr. Harry Bull

Board of Education Back row: Karen Fisher, Janice McDonald Front row: Randy Perlis, David Willman, Eric Parish

Leadership is Critical to the Process and Best Outcome for Students

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Weekly Task Force Meeting

40 staff – All departments and levels CCEA president

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High School - Changes / Impact

Change Response 8:20 Start time Additional 70 minutes of sleep in the morning. Significant change that aligns with sleep research. 3:30 Dismissal Change of 40-60 minutes later. Reasonable dismissal for after school activities – most supported time in the community survey. Length of the School Day Common 7hr 10 min day – reduction between 10-30 minutes per day depending on school. Still surpass state minimum instructional time. Minimal impact to class time – Quality vs. Quantity. Teacher Day - example 7:30-3:30 or 7:45-3:45. Before School Programming Nothing new – Athletic practices, activities can’t be switched to before school. If Something already exists in the morning it can remain (e.g. swimming). Key Point Key Point

8:20 am 3:30 pm

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Middle School - Changes / Impact

Change Response 8:50 am Start Time Adds 40 – 60 minutes of sleep in the morning in alignment with sleep research. 3:45 pm Dismissal Meets the earliest reasonable dismissal time as identified in the community survey. Length of the School Day Common 6 hr 55 min (6:55) day. Reduction of 5 minutes per day – minimal impact to instructional time. Still exceeds state minimum instructional time. Quality vs. Quantity. Teacher Day - example 8:10-4:10, 40 min planning block before school in addition to the daily 45+ min planning block that exists currently. Student Lunches Some students will eat soon after arriving to school. Schools will need to implement an afternoon snack program. Staff Meeting Moved to before school. Morning - time prior to school starting Cafeteria - 8:00 am open for students to be dropped off for supervised breakfast and study hall. Add additional FTE to support security time to supervise. Athletics 3:45pm start, More buses can help with athletics. Athletic competitions will be able to start earlier and on- time. After School Activities Monday – Thursday, Friday off, Late shuttles will depart at 4:40pm. Key Point Key Point

8:50 am 3:45 pm

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Elementary School - Changes / Impact

Change Response 8:00 am Start Time 60 minutes earlier – more in line with research on readiness to learn for elementary students. 2:45 pm Dismissal 45 minutes earlier than current. Length of the School Day Common 6 hr 45 min (6:45) day. Additional 15 minutes per day to support lunch / physical activity

• time. Helps to exceeds state minimum instructional time. Additional Para time to support

extended lunch / recess. Before and After Care Reduce cost to account for less time in the morning. Structure cost to support “early” and “late” pickup as is currently done. Impact on high school student employment in after school programming. Strategically utilize Teacher Cadets, Executive Internship, MAL classes to support needs. Adjust student programing from before school to after school. Staff Meetings Move to afternoon. Planning Time Does not change, Specials – 40 min block in the day. Teacher Day - example 7:30 – 3:30, 50 minute planning block after school.

8:00 am 2:45 pm

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Transportation - Changes / Impact

Change Response Impact of the model Adds significant efficiencies. More full time drivers with double 3 tier packages due to the stagger in the morning and after school and with elementary first. Elementary First Utilizes 100% of CCSD assets. After dropping elementary students, buses are distributed in the community to pick up high school students. Will always be “on-time” to pick up and drop off our youngest students. Field Trips Will be more able to support field trips with district resources. MS Athletics / After School Shuttles Can utilized district resources to transport athletes. Will be able to start after school athletics closer to the dismissal of school. Joint Campuses 15 minutes spread in the afternoon will help to minimize congestion and allow transportation to experience success in transporting HS and MS. Civil Twilight Time used in Fairfax to designate dark hours in the morning and afternoon in relationship to start and dismissal times. Key Point Key Point

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Athletics/Activities - Changes / Impact

Change Elementary teachers – possible to coach at high school. More working professionals could coach. Reasonable high school dismissal time for athletics. Supportive schedule for middle school athletics. Change is supported by High School Athletic Directors NFHS Research- Added sleep supports athletic performance Stanford basketball and swimming research More officials available for competitions that start later than current

Evaluating Outcomes

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Development of Outcomes Evaluation

• Essential to ensure changes in CCSD provide similar positive
• utcomes as existing research
• Critical to examine impact of change on elementary students
• Research team formed prior to BOE decision to ensure timely

launch of data collection if start times changed

• Multi-year evaluation process designed and implemented through

partnership between CCSD and National Jewish Health

Start Times Research Team

• Dr. Scott Siegfried

Deputy Superintendent

• Dr. Lisa Meltzer

Pediatric Sleep Psychologist/Researcher

• Dr. Amy Plog

Research and Data Coordinator Janise McNally District Wellness Coordinator Suzanne Oro Director of Health Services Michelle Weinraub School Resource Nurse Norman Alerta Director of Assessment and Evaluation Javier Trujillo Director of Information Services Anna McInroy Manager of District Interpretation and Translation Services Stephanie Henry Senior Assessment Data Analyst Jill McVey Research/Evaluation Analyst

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Evaluation Design Overview

• 1. Quantitative surveys of students, parents, teachers/staff/

transportation employees

• 2. District-level data including attendance, tardiness, standardized test

scores

• 3. Records from student visits to school nurses, including presenting

problems related to sleepiness and fatigue

• 4. Linked survey data and district-level data when parental consent

provided, as well as linked student and parent survey year-over-year

• 5. Biennial anonymous surveys of health and risk behavior

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Preliminary Data From Pre-Change Survey

• Survey responses from 25,446 students (70.5%), 14,776 parents (grades

K-11, 31.7%), and 1,864 teachers/staff (52.8%)

Bedtimes increase steadily with grade

ES  MS: 40 m, MS  HS: 34 m

20.00 20.50 21.00 21.50 22.00 22.50 23.00 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th

Wake times consistent across level

ES: 6:58, MS: 6:33, HS: 5:41

5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th

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Significant Differences Weekdays and Weekends

21.22 22.42 21.90 23.40 22.40 23.80

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Weekday Weekend BEDTIME

6.98 8.37 6.37 9.13 5.65 9.33

5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50 10.00

Weekday Weekend

WAKE TIME

9.77 9.95 8.46 9.72 7.24 9.55

6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50 10.00 10.50 11.00

Weekday Weekend

SLEEP OPPORTUNITY

3rd – 5th 6th – 8th 9th – 11th

S C H O O L S TA R T T I M E S - SURVEY RESULTS

Inadequate Sleep and Daytime Functioning

• Youth who reporter longer sleep opportunities also reported less sadness and

better physical health

• Increased caffeine use reported by youth with inadequate sleep opportunity

9.03 8.63 8.34 7.98 7.85 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50

SADNESS

Never Almost Sometimes Almost Always

10.5 12.7 17.2 26.0 23.5 24.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 Elementary Middle High

Adequate sleep Inadequate sleep

9.01 8.73 8.43 7.97 7.71 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50

PHYSICAL HEALTH

Excellent Very Good Fair Poor Good

% CAFFEINE USE > 5 DAYS/WK

S C H O O L S TA R T T I M E S - SURVEY RESULTS

Positive Changes - Middle/Elementary Schools

• Middle school students report less rushing and conflict in the morning
• Elementary school students described as more energetic, with most

already “up and going” in the morning

• Since elementary students are done with school at 2:30, more reports

that they are “going outside to play”

S C H O O L S TA R T T I M E S - SURVEY RESULTS

Positive Changes - High School

• Students are describing the change as “life-changing,” providing

tearful accounts of how much better school and life in general are now that they start school later

• Improvements in energy, mental health, physical health, and overall

well-being apparent on day one

• High school students more socially engaged, communicative, and

alert in school

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