Mrs. Sapienza Donais: Presentation of principals’ e-bike/e-scooter survey.
E-Bike and E-Scooter Policy - One-Month Principal Check-In
11 responses
1. Overall, how is the policy working at your school?
11 responses
| Answer | Share |
|---|---|
| Very well | 72.7% |
| Generally well | 27.3% |
| Some challenges | |
| Significant challenges |
2. To your knowledge, are students generally following the policy?
11 responses
| Answer | Share |
|---|---|
| Yes, consistently | 72.7% |
| Mostly, with a few exceptions | 27.3% |
| We are seeing frequent violations | |
| We are unsure |
3. Have you encountered any difficulties enforcing or regulating the policy?
11 responses
| Answer | Share |
|---|---|
| No | 54.5% |
| A few minor issues | 45.5% |
| Yes, some ongoing issues | |
| Yes, significant issues |
If yes, please briefly describe:
8 responses
- John V DePolo
- Unfortunately, a lot of our parents were unaware of it despite the district wide email, but it’s the same parents who wouldn’t read any email
- Nothing more than some initiall explaining of the new policy within the first week. No issues since.
- It is not difficult to enforce during the school day, but extra-curricular and community events have proven more challenging.
- Eileen Doherty - one parent brought an e-bike for his student to ride home. A couple older siblings came to pick up younger siblings
- Has not been an issue for PenLake students
- Older students picking up younger students in e-bikes or scooters during after school programs.
- Nancy Salach
4. Do you feel parents and guardians are aware of and understand the policy?
11 responses
| Answer | Share |
|---|---|
| Yes | 45.5% |
| Mostly | 36.4% |
| Not sure | 18.2% |
| No, additional communication would be helpful |
5. Have you observed any issues with students parking, storing, or leaving e-bicycles or e-scooters near school property?
11 responses
| Answer | Share |
|---|---|
| No | 72.7% |
| Yes, occasional | 18.2% |
| Yes, ongoing | 9.1% |
| Not applicable |
If yes, please briefly describe:
3 responses
- They like to park them right around the corner or at the ice rink
- Students are parking e-scooters/bikes in surrounding neighborhoods each day
- One or two students left the bike near the school - one in the bushes and another attached to a sign
6. Based on your experience during the first month, do you feel the policy needs to be amended or have anything added to it?
11 responses
| Answer | Share |
|---|---|
| No, the policy is working as written | 63.6% |
| Yes, minor changes or clarification may be needed | 9.1% |
| Yes, additional provisions should be considered | 9.1% |
| Not sure at this time | 18.2% |
If yes, please briefly explain what you would recommend:
3 responses
- I can’t speak for other schools, but it’s been smooth at Gateway Academy. A lot less push back than anticipated.
- It would be great to get the support of the City so that there are clear rules/guidelines for children under a specific age
- After hours, ahould they be allowed?
7. Is there anything else you would like the School Committee to know about how the policy is working?
11 responses
- No
- Not at this time
- It is a great policy and it should continue...
- None
- Not really, just that we appreciate the support around this issue.
- N/A
- No - At the elementary level, I have not encountered the same challenges as the upper schools.
- Last year, Pentucket Lake was frequently visited by middle school students on the e-bikes, especially during dismissal time. This year, it has not been an issue at all. Thank you.
- Not at this time
- This is a brilliant policy!! Consistency is key, I have only had to have the parents of 3 students pick up e-scooters one time, explained the policy, they acknowledged it and are all good. Safety first!! Appreciate the support.