Barrington Area Unit District 220 Superintendent Brian Harris says students aren’t the only ones who will be affected by new start times that are backed by research from leading health organizations and expected to lead to improved academic performance.
There are the small businesses that may have to alter scheduling because they employ Barrington High School students, who will begin their days 70 minutes later when classes resume Monday. There also are the morning commuters who may find traveling a little easier because many school buses and student drivers won’t be on the road at peak commuting time.
And then there are parents who may need to lean on neighbors, tap into after-school programs or make other arrangements because their elementary-age children will be dismissed earlier than last year.
“You’re not even talking school start times here,” Harris said. “You’re talking community culture. This whole thing has had a significant impact on our community.”
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