Council to ask school district about gate hours and consider longer crossing-guard coverage after resident reports

Council members relayed resident concerns that a locked back gate at a local school forces late-arriving children to climb fences to reach campus. A council member said residents suggested unlocking the gate until about 9:10 a.m. to reduce unsafe behavior.

Staff said the city will contact the Weber County School District to discuss the gate schedule and evaluate whether that approach fits the district’s safety protocols. Members also raised the possibility of extending crossing-guard coverage in the afternoon and morning by roughly 15 minutes to ensure children are safely escorted to crosswalks.

One council member suggested the city can coordinate with the school to send information to parents about crossing-guard hours to reduce confusion. Staff agreed to reach out to district contacts and report back to council members on possible adjustments.