WEST FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – West Fargo Public Schools is announcing a new rule ahead of the upcoming school year.
Once students arrive on campus, anyone on an e-bike, scooter, rollerblades, skateboard, or similar device will be asked to dismount. District leaders say the rule is intended to promote a safer school year.
The rule was announced in a letter to families and affects students in grades K through 8.
District says rule promotes responsible use
“We decided instead of banning them, we really wanted to teach, and explain, and expect responsible use whether you’re an adult or a learner,” said Dr. Rachael Agre, Elementary Assistant Superintendent for West Fargo Public Schools.
The rule stems from concerns at some schools over students using the devices safely and properly.
“We see the same things that our family see, any driver sees in the community. There’s just a larger volume of these types of devices around right now that even in the last five months we’ve seen a greater volume. We just wanted to be proactive,” said Dr. Rob Lech, Secondary Assistant Superintendent for West Fargo Public Schools.
Feedback described as positive
Lech said the feedback on the new rule has been positive.
“People understand that there is a need to address just based on the volume of these types of devices. That there’s a greater need to address it and an appreciation for the proactive approach,” Lech said.
No monitoring plan in place
There is currently no plan to have someone monitoring whether people dismount the devices. The district is putting trust first.
“We really want to educate and teach responsible use. Certainly, if somebody is not following that, we would expect any adult whether it’s a staff member, an SRO, or just a parent that cares about our community would say, ‘I think you’re supposed to dismount that and walk alongside it.’ We will monitor that if it’s a big issue, or if we have repeat violators. Whether it’s an adult or a learner and we would need to address that,” Agre said.
The district says it is updating its policy for rule violations. Leaders say specific consequences will be worked out over time.
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