AC is again debating an earlier start

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Should the school day start at 8:30 a.m. instead of 8?

That question is being considered again by the Adams Central school board, which has weekly teacher professional development sessions on Wednesdays that push that day's class starts back to 8:30.

At the April meeting of the AC board, Superintendent Mike Pettibone said allowing students to get more sleep before coming to school is beneficial. On Wednesdays, he said, "the hallways are different," with the students appearing "more alive" and "not lethargic," as they are when classes begin at 8 a.m.