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the Committee thought would be a new concept for LPS. Exceptions were Bridge and Harrington. LHS has requested a meeting with Ms. Dunn to discuss its unique issues of multiple property entrances, open campus policy, and student drivers. A draft based on 5 of the school comments is attached. The final draft with all the respondent comments will follow. The definition of an arrival /dismissal emergency was discussed. It should not be confused with a convenience factor for parent's ease at arrival /dismissal. Instead, it involves parents not being able to be available at dismissal due to a family emergency or event. Also, the placard suggested for use for live parking is not to be confused with being the controlling mechanism for live pick -up /drop -off privileges. The student line and its management by staff regulate how pick -up /drop -off functions. The placard is utilized as a student accountability tool. 6. Education of Procedure /Policy Changes Ms. Crocker will inquire from Ms. Mauger about using a tax bill insert to remind citizens about the no passing of school buses displaying flashing lights law. 7. Discussion on engaging parent responsibility and accountability Tabled until the next meeting. 8. Summer Committee Meeting Schedule Due to vacation schedules, it was decided to meet again in June, in late July, and in mid - August. 9. New Business A) The Committee received a parent inquiry about expanding the ES after - school destinations program to include middle schools. However, due to the tiered school bus system used by LPS, it is generally felt that there is not enough time to add these stops to current routes. B) It has been discovered that the new Estabrook school has only a tentative transportation plan for when students will occupy the new building from February to June next year as well as for FY15. In addition, there is concern over the proposed purchasing of a pedestrian canopy to be tentatively used by bussers during the former time period. The matter will be followed -up internally by Ms. Dunn and Ms. Steigerwald. C) For the past two years, Ms. Crocker has met in June with Dr. Ash and the School Committee Chair in order to review proposed school transportation improvements and staff education to be implemented over the summer months in time for the first day of school. It was decided that this June the meeting's objectives might be best met by involving Ms. Dunn and Ms. Steigerwald. Ms. Crocker will send talking bullets for the meeting. D) It was observed that Clarke uses the Stedman Rd gate for arrival only and staff does not supervise its use. This is contrary to the general understanding that it would be open for bus use for both arrival and dismissal and the need for the pedestrian and bus interface to be monitored. E) The local Minuteman ran a public notice of an open bid opportunity for the Dept of Public Facilities for a school sidewalk contractor. Ms. Crocker was unaware of