Parking_Understanding+the+problem

ISSUE: Parking

__How serious is the problem?__ 
The problem has existed since the new school and parking lot were built. Effects include an unfair distribution of spots and not having enough parking spaces. This mostly affects the seniors that do not receive parking spots that need them.  If the parking issue is not resolved, students will continue to be frustrated.
 *     How long has it existed?
 *     What are its effects?
 * Whom does it affect most?
 * What will happen if it is not solved?

__What are the causes of the problem?__
Problems associated with assigned parking spots are that when one person parks in someone else's spot, that person in reaction parks in another person's spot, and it has a domino affect. The school is changing its parking methods each year but nothing has worked effectively and successfully so far. Our proposal is not to assign parking spots, just giving each senior driver a parking sticker for their car, and have parking be based on first come, first serve. Students who arrive late to school will have to park in the lower lot if no spots remain in the senior lot. The assistant principal, Mrs. Barba, and Mrs. Anderson are involved in solving the problem, as well as the senior students. Our possible solution may cause chaos but will reduce tardies because students will come to school on time to get a parking space in the senior lot.
 * Is it related to other problems? If so, how?
 * What are people doing about the problem?
 * In this community? N/A...is a school issue
 * In other communities? N/A...is a school issue
 * What proposals are there for taking care of the problem?
 * Who is working on the problem or is interested in it?
 * What debates are there about the problem – its causes, effects, and proposed solutions?