South Bend school board supports Central Time, opposes voucher expansion

"If we save one life ... it's worth it," he said. "We've had several accidents in this town because of darkness."

The board voted this week -- with five members in favor and two abstaining -- to join the Central Time Coalition, a growing group of school districts and others in Indiana that believe a time-zone switch -- which would equate to fewer dark mornings -- would increase safety for kids.