Ask the Patch Pros: Your Back to School Questions Answered

Beginning school can be a stressful transition period for both kids and parents. Whether you have a little one who is going to school for the first time or a big kid who has it all taken care of (so they think), you may have some questions for how to best prepare for the year ahead.

And that's where our Patch Pros come in. Say hello to our distinguished panel who will be taking your questions below in the comments section. Feel free to ask multiple questions, as they will be checking back the next few days.

Our Pros:

Dave Schwartz: Iowa City dad. Iowa Patch

Mackenzie Sposeto and Scott Cunningham: Members of the Waukee Police Department and School Resource Officers for Waukee Schools. Here to take both your school and safety questions. 

Casey Speake: Durham School Survices, a school bus transportation provider.

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