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April 1, 2025 Spratley response on school-site traffic patterns

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Subject: Urgent Follow-Up on Safety Concerns at Discovery STEM Academy CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Lynn, I hope you are doing well. I am following up on our previous discussions regarding traffic safety concerns at Discovery STEM Academy and the recommendations provided by the city鈥檚 engineering department. Over the past three weeks, I have personally witnessed and documented multiple traffic infractions within the school zone, including three vehicles being pulled over. These incidents further validate the concerns raised about student safety and the ongoing risks posed by the current traffic flow. To reinforce these findings, I will be submitting a FOIA request for all documented traffic incidents to illustrate the urgent need for action. As you are aware, the city鈥檚 engineering recommendations directly address these ongoing traffic issues. They provide a clear path forward to mitigating these hazards and ensuring student safety. One of the most impactful long-term solutions is the relocation of the parent pick-up area. While I understand that such a change cannot happen mid-school year, it is critical that plans are put in place to implement this adjustment as soon as possible. The current traffic patterns have repeatedly led to unsafe conditions, and continuing under the existing setup only prolongs the risk to students and families. I urge the city and school administration to prioritize this necessary change and take the appropriate steps to ensure that the recommended adjustments are implemented in the near future. I would appreciate an update on how these recommendations are being addressed and what steps are being taken to improve safety at Discovery STEM Academy. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.
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