September 30, 2025
Dear Avon Lake City Schools Community,
An important mid-week message is contained below, and we ask that our families take a moment to review this important information. A reminder for the bond sale opening tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1st, is included below as well. The primary purpose of this email, however, is to reach out to inform you of an important safety concern and to announce new policies regarding motorized bikes on our school campuses and student attendance at our home football games.
Effective immediately:
- All e-bikes equipped with a throttle are prohibited from school campuses.
- All students in grades PreK–6 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend home football games, and remain with them while they are at the game.
These policy updates come in response to a concerning increase in students riding motorized bikes, often disregarding traffic laws, and consequently creating dangerous situations. Unfortunately, last Friday evening during halftime of the home football game, a Troy student was struck by a motorized bike outside the stadium gates. The student who was struck was transported to the hospital for treatment, and thankfully, sustained only minor injuries.
This incident, along with one previous at the end of last school year involving a student riding a motorized bike, has prompted us to revise our bike policy. As the district has communicated at the bottom of these emails the last several messages, and in partnership with our Police Department, e-bikes are not exempt from traffic laws. Riding recklessly, such as cutting through traffic lanes, riding on sidewalks, performing stunts, or failing to yield to pedestrians, is extremely dangerous and will not be tolerated.
Consequently, and going forward, any e-bikes found on campus will be confiscated, students will need to meet with school administration, and parents will be contacted.
Additionally, while we appreciate parental supervision at our football games, please understand that staff and law enforcement officers cannot monitor every area of the stadium at all times. Students should not leave and re-enter the stadium during the game.
Effective immediately:
- Students in grades PreK–6 must sit with their parents in the home stands.
- Students in grades 7 and 8 will remain in the bleachers in the West Endzone.
- Once a student leaves the game area, re-entry will not be permitted.
Thank you for your understanding and your support in ensuring the safety of all students and attendees.
