We the students, parents, and residents of Decatur, GA support an 8:45AM start time for Decatur High School. We request that you add an action item to the June 14th Board Meeting Agenda and vote to adopt the following bell schedule:

* Clairemont Elementary: 8:00 – 2:30

* Glennwood Elementary: 8:00 – 2:30

* Oakhurst Elementary: 8:00 – 2:30

* Winnona Park Elementary: 8:00 – 2:30

* Fifth Avenue 4/5 Academy: 8:15 – 3:15

* Renfroe Middle: 8:45 – 3:45

* Decatur High: 8:45 – 3:45

In support of your fiduciary responsibilities and in the context of the June 14th Board Meeting topics of budget and millage rate increases, we further request that you add to the Agenda and action item and vote to adopt a lease purchase agreement for buses. This alternative to the current contract for buses through the Dekalb County School System will provide substantial savings which would more than offset the cost of adopting the aforementioned bell schedule. 

 Sincerely, 

 The Undersigned