We, the students and families of Eugene Ashley High School, respectfully request a review of the current dismissal and parking lot procedures due to increasing congestion and safety concerns.

Since students who hold silver permits were moved to the back lot, there has been a noticeable increase in traffic volume in that area. Combined with the growing number of student drivers, this change has intensified congestion, created bottlenecks at exits, and raised safety concerns for both drivers and pedestrians during dismissal.

While we understand that parking adjustments are sometimes necessary, the decision to move silver permit holders to the back lot does not appear to accomplish the goal of increasing safety for students and staff.

We respectfully ask that administration review and consider the following:

• Traffic patterns in the back lot following the relocation of silver permit parking
• The overall increase in student drivers and its impact on dismissal congestion
• Bottlenecks caused by limited exit points
• The impact of releasing all students at the same time
• The possibility of implementing a staggered dismissal schedule
• The potential rebalancing of parking by returning some or all silver permits to the front lot to better distribute traffic flow
• Clearer accommodations for early dismissal and late arrival students so they may enter and exit without confusion during the normal bell schedule
• Increased staff presence during dismissal to help guide traffic safely

Our goal is not to criticize, but to collaborate on practical, school-level solutions that improve safety, organization, and efficiency for everyone.

We respectfully ask that these concerns be reviewed and addressed to ensure a safer and more balanced dismissal process for all Ashley students, parents, and faculty.