2017-2018 Sleep Exploration Initial Work

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Welcome to the PASD Sleep Exploration

The 2017-18 school year brought with it an interest in exploring the science surrounding adolescent sleep.  The PASD Board of School Directors has tasked the district administration with forming a committee to research the topic and to recommend viable options for addressing student need for increased sleep.  To this end, two committees have been formed.  The Steering Committee, assigned with making a recommendation to the Board in November 2018, consists of representatives from administration, the transportation department, community members, and the Board. On a monthly basis, this group will operationalize the various scenarios created by potential changes to the current school schedule.   

The Sleep Advisory Group, represented by a broad spectrum of students and community members, will meet monthly to further study the research on adolescent sleep and to delve deeper into the potential effects of altering the start and end times of the school schedule.  The Sleep Advisory Group’s subcommittees will consider not only current research, but also the challenges to implementing changes to the PASD school schedule, such as transportation, childcare, athletics, and extra-curricular activities. Having begun its work in early March, the Sleep Advisory Group and subcommittees will continue to meet throughout the summer with the intention of making a recommendation to the Steering Committee in late August. 

Your feedback is always welcome! On this website, you will find relevant information regarding adolescent sleep, as well as brief summaries of the committee work to date.  Feel free to email the committee with your input at start&[email protected].  Your comments and questions will be brought to both the Steering Committee as well as the Sleep Advisory Group.


Formation of Sleep Teams


Steering Committee
• Composed of approximately 10 individuals.  Purpose is to formulate scenarios for the Working/Advisory Team to consider and modify.  Develop the recommendation for the Board to consider.

Sleep Advisory Group
• Help develop training and learning opportunities for the school community about sleep and start times.  Review the work of the steering committee, further expand on the work and advise as to what recommendations should be presented to the steering committee.


Meetings PASD Middle School


6:30-8:00 PM
Phoenixville Area Middle School
1000 Purple Pride Parkway
Phoenixville, PA 19460


March 5, 2018
April 9, 2018
April 30, 2018 Education/Communication only
May 21, 2018
June 11, 2018
June 18, 2018
August 20, 2018
August 13, 2018
September 17, 2018
October 15, 2018

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Committee & Advisory Team Composition


Steering Committee
Frank Garritano
Craig Parkinson
Julian McCracken
Stephanie Nattle
Sandy Claus
Matt Gionta
Robyn Spear
Ken Gibson
Dave Ramsey
Eric Daugherty
Alan Fegley
Catherine Renzulli


Sleep Advisory Group
Business Community
Community Relations
Parents
Phoenixville Community
School Director
Students
Superintendent
Supervisor of Curriculum
Teachers
PASD Transportation Rep.
Wellness Committee Member

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