Board directs staff to draft dogs‑on‑district‑property policy after reports of waste and safety concerns

The superintendent told the board the district has signs saying dogs are not allowed on property but that people regularly walk dogs on school grounds, sometimes leaving bagged waste behind. He described safety and hygiene concerns, including complaints from grounds staff who encounter bags in grass and a risk that a leashed dog could break free at an athletic event.

The superintendent asked whether the board wanted a policy prohibiting dogs outright or allowing leashed dogs on sidewalks and parking areas when no activities are scheduled. Several board members said they favored a clear, enforceable policy and improved signage; multiple members said they opposed allowing dogs on turf or during events and stressed the need for a black‑and‑white rule. One board member said sidewalks/roads adjacent to district property could be allowed but the grass and playfields should be off-limits.

The board did not adopt a final policy at the meeting but the superintendent said staff would draft a policy, produce signage and return with a proposed rule for board approval. The transcript records the board reached a general consensus to have administration prepare a policy for future action.