Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local
Step 10 of 10
Open for Enrollment (Step Descriptions)
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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Bellbrook, OH 45305 Greene County
Signatures 72
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District Poverty Rate 5.1% (data source)
Non-White Students 16.5% (data source)
NCES Link NCES District Info
Last Updated October 16, 2025
Enrollment Stats
School Enrollment
1,048 students

All students in grades open to enroll in Lifewise

Lifewise Enrollment
Not known
School/district enrollment numbers from https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/
Lifewise enrollment numbers come from social media, newsletters, press, and public record requests. Contact RPS with enrollment numbers.
School Buildings and Grades
School Grades Period
Bell Creek Intermediate School 3rd, 4th, 5th
Stephen Bell Elementary School 1st, 2nd
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.
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Title Name Email Active
Director Stephanie Grimes stephaniegrimes@lifewise.org Yes

LifeWise Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
72
October 15, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
72
August 15, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
72
March 20, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
71
January 18, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
71
November 12, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
59
October 22, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
55
October 7, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
29
September 26, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
28
September 17, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
26
August 23, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
25
June 30, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
24
June 20, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
22
May 21, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
21
April 25, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
16
March 25, 2024
 
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