Proposed School Time Changes Would Not Apply In North Escambia

May 16, 2008

New money saving school start and dismissal times proposed by Escambia School Superintendent Jim Paul would not apply to North Escambia schools.

Paul’s staff presented the proposed time changes at a Thursday School Board workshop, but said the changes would not apply to Bratt Elementary, Carver/Century K-8 School, Molino Park Elementary, Ernest Ward Middle or Northview High School.

For the rest of the county:

  • Elementary schools would start at 7:30 a.m. and end at 2 p.m.
  • Middle schools would start at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m.
  • High schools would start at 9:30 a.m. and end at 4:35 p.m.

But there could be some time change for North Escambia elementary students, Shawn Dennis, assistant superintendent of operations, said. The district is proposing adding an additional 30 minutes per day to the elementary schedule. Northview High students could see a minor time change next year as well, as one period is dropped from the daily schedule.

Paul’s plan would save the district an estimated $1.2 million per year by allowing a more efficient use of school buses.

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