INFORMATIONAL- Escooters and Ebikes Prohibited on School Grounds
Dear Neary Families,
As the weather gets nicer and more students begin riding bikes and walking to school, I'd like to remind you of information previously shared by Assistant Superintendent Keith Lavioe (below). Also, we will have a bike safety presentation during our April whole-school meeting, which was shared with us through our partnership with Massachusetts Safe Routes to School.
Dear Families and Community Members,
The safety and well-being of our students and school community is always our top priority. Recently, we’ve seen more electronic bicycles (e-bikes) and scooters around our schools. While these devices are a popular way to get around, they can create safety risks due to their high speeds, limited visibility, and potential danger to riders, pedestrians, and drivers.
After careful review and consultation with the Northborough and Southborough Police Departments, e-bikes and e-scooters are now prohibited on all school campuses. This decision, made out of caution and concern for everyone’s safety, will help prevent accidents and maintain a secure environment for our students and families.
To support this protocol:
Signs will be posted at every school as a reminder.
School administrators will work with families to identify safe alternatives for traveling to and from school, including walking, using a traditional bicycle, riding the bus, or drop-off and pick-up by family members.
We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we take this important step to keep our campuses safe and welcoming for everyone.
Thank you for supporting our efforts to protect our school community.
Respectfully,
Keith Lavoie
Assistant Superintendent of Operations