From: Leota Childress

Sent: Fri Nov 16 16:35:58 2018

To: Jimmy Thompson; Dan Huff; Gerald Fisher; kwohlers@pamplinmedia.com; Crosen@pamplinmedia.com; jennifer.satter@molallariv.k12.or.us

Cc: Elizabeth Klein

Subject: Re: Crossing guards at Hezzie

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Thank you, Jimmy, for your persistance. This is a good thing.

I doubt that the MRSD can provide staff to be a crossing guard. We have some very busy crosswalks near the Elementary school and we don't proide a guard.

There are probably reasons this can't be done, but schools have had their own student patrol and one of the duties was to serve as crossing guards. They would need a bright vest and a stop sign.

Leota Childress

Councilor

From: Jimmy Thompson

Sent: Friday, November 16, 2018 4:21 PM

To: Dan Huff; Gerald Fisher; kwohlers@pamplinmedia.com; Crosen@pamplinmedia.com

Cc: Elizabeth Klein; Leota Childress

Subject: Fw: Crossing guards at Hezzie

All,

Just a heads up, I have sent this to Board Member Satter requesting they consider providing crossing guards.

Best Regards,

Jimmy L. Thompson

From: Jimmy Thompson

Sent: Friday, November 16, 2018 4:19:52 PM

To: jennifer.satter@molallariv.k12.or.us

Subject: Crossing guards at Hezzie

Ms. Satter,

I hope this finds you well. I am hopeful you can share this request with the entire school board for consideration.

I have been working closely with the Region 1 Manager, Rian Windsheimer, for ODOT in hopes of expediting a pedestrian crossing at Hezzie Lane and 211. Today, Mr. Windsheimer called me to let me know they will be installing a flashing beacon when they receive the equipment in 6-8 weeks, with striping to follow as weather permits afterward.

This represents a significant improvement in safe access for students to the middle school, and more than a year ahead of the anticipated completion of the larger project. It also represents a significant change, and one I feel middle school staff may be in a unique position to help go smoothly.

Several members of the middle school staff indicated they were very concerned about this intersection. I humbly request that the school board consider providing staff members to act as crossing guards prior to classes beginning on mornings when school is in session following the installation of the flashing beacon. Their presence would certainly enhance the safety of our children while drivers adjust to the new traffic control device.

I greatly appreciate your time and consideration.

Best Regards,

Jimmy L. Thompson

Mayor

City of Molalla