On the time change issue, I really don’t care which one they choose, but I don’t like this twice a year changing of the clocks, especially the “spring forward” to DST. If I were to choose, I would keep it Standard Time year round. Yes it is darker in the evening during the winter, but in spring and summer, the days are longer anyway. which way it finally goes, I would be relieved to just stay with one time and not change the clocks again. As far as the schools, if DST is permanent, they can just change the time that school starts by an hour. There are pros and cons to either choice but I would rather just have one time. Just my opinion.