Signatures
122
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Ohio is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Barberton, OH 44203 Summit County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 29.7% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 32.5% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 1, 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 (6)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Barberton Elementary School East | ||
| Barberton Elementary School West | ||
| Barberton High School | ||
| Barberton Middle School | ||
| Barberton Preschool | ||
| Barberton Virtual Academy | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| 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 | Rose-Anne Fournier | roseannefournier@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
122
November 13, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
122
March 20, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
120
December 13, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
120
October 17, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
120
July 22, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
120
July 9, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
117
July 1, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
111
June 20, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
110
May 11, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
109
May 2, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
108
April 26, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
105
March 29, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
104
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
