Signatures
92
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Ohio is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Castalia, OH 44824 Erie County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 9.8% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 9.5% (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 (2)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Margaretta Elementary School | K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | Library |
| Margaretta High School | 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
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 | Josh Sorrell | joshuasorrell@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Brenda Butler | brendabutler@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Christina Hines | christinahines@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Kevin Williams | kevinwilliams@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Richard Butler | richardbutler@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Vernon Chiow | vernonchiow@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
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Signatures
Date
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Open for Enrollment
92
September 11, 2023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Bay Area Seed Solutions | 6006 Wahl Road Vickery, OH 43464 | https://www.pioneer.com/us |
| Business | Cameo Pizza | 702 West Monroe Street Sandusky, OH 44870 | https://www.cameopizza.com/ |
| Church | Castalia Congregational United Church of Christ | 205 Main St Castalia, OH 44824 | https://www.facebook.com/CastaliaUCC |
| Business | Hartung Title Agnecy | 327 E. Washington Street Sandusky, OH 44870 | https://hartungtitle.com/ |
| Business | JMH Exteriors | 6991 township road 654 Millersburg, OH 44654 | https://www.jmhexteriors.com/ |
| Business | JP Landscaping and Lawn Care | 314 East Lucas Street Castalia, OH 44824 | https://www.facebook.com/share/16mNAjT4bn/?mibextid=wwXIfr |
| Business | Mathews Ford | 610 E Perkins Avenue Sandusky, OH 44870 | https://www.mathewsford.com/ |
| Business | MOCO Boutique | 11001 State Route 250 Unit C4 Milan, OH 44846 | https://shopmoco.com/ |
| Business | North American Martial Arts Institute (NAMAI) | 1178 Cleveland Road West Sandusky, OH 44870 | https://www.namai.us/ |
| Business | Twin Star Entertainment | 2097 Cleveland Rd Sandusky , OH 44870 | https://www.twinstarcenters.com/ |
| Business | UIS Insurance and Investments | 110 West Perkins Ave Sandusky, OH 44870 | https://www.uisprotect.com/ |
| Church | Wayside Temple Church | 3809 Maple Ave Castalia, OH 44824 | http://www.wayside.live/ |
