Signatures
184
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Ohio is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Kettering, OH 45429 Montgomery County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 12.9% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 25.0% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 2, 2025 |
What Can My School District Do?
All school districts, regardless of whether they are required by law to allow released time, should implement good policy and be prepared for when a released time program may approach the district. The time to set the policy is before an active program is pressuring the district. Research polices the district can implement to protect teachers' and students' instruction time. Set polices that limit disruptions to students and the ability for proselytization to occur, impacting other students of faith or no faith. A more detailed write-up on school board policies can be read here.
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Schools in the District (13)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Beavertown Elementary School | 2nd | |
| J F Kennedy Elementary School | 2nd | |
| Oakview Elementary School | K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Orchard Park Elementary School | 2nd, 4th | |
| Prass Elementary School | K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Greenmont Elementary School | ||
| Indian Riffle Elementary School | ||
| Kettering City Schools MCESC Remote Learning Center | ||
| Kettering Early Childhood Education Center | ||
| Kettering Fairmont High School | ||
| Kettering Middle School | ||
| Southdale Elementary School | ||
| Van Buren Middle School | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | The policy has extra requirements that go beyond the state/federal requirements. |
| Policy Link | https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/kett/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=AK9MWJ4E9193 |
| Policy Notes | adopted policy language specifically defining “core curriculum” courses (May 2, 2024) |
| Ohio State Law | Schools are required to allow students to be released for religious programs. This does not mean schools do not have the ability to create policies that protect the school's instruction time. |
| State Law Link | https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3313.6022 |
| Law Notes | Ohio's legislature recently passed legislation to allow school districts to pass polices and have no limits on the number of hours students can miss for released time. Waiting on the governor's signature. |
Local Personel
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| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Stephanie Noel | stephanienoel@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Christina Baker | Yes | |
| Teacher | Sara Gilson | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
184
February 9, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
181
October 9, 2024
Step 8
Train Your Team
0
August 23, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
0
May 11, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
143
May 5, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
142
May 2, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
140
April 25, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
137
March 29, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
136
March 25, 2024
Enrollment Data
| School Enrollment | Lifewise Enrollment | % | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| No enrollment information | |||
Lifewise enrollment numbers come from social media, newsletters, press, and public record requests. Contact RPS with enrollment numbers.
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church | Emmanuel Lutheran Church | 4865 Wilmington Pike Dayton, OH 45440 | https://emmanuellc.org/ |
| Church | South Dayton Presbyterian Church | 5280 Bigger Rd Centerville, OH 45440 | https://sdpc.org/ |
| Church | The Gathering Place Baptist Church | 3001 Ackerman Blvd Dayton, OH 45429 | https://gpbaptist.org |
