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Board hears parent, board concerns about golf-ball hazard near Discovery School; requests safety follow-up
Summary
Board members and a parent raised safety concerns after discovery of golf balls and property damage near Discovery School; board asked to coordinate a formal safety plan with the city and principal.
Board members raised a public-safety concern about golf balls striking vehicles and passing near students at Discovery School and asked staff to pursue a formal plan with the city to address the hazard.
What was said: A board member said a principal collected “about half a bucket” of golf balls near the school and showed photos of cracked windshields and a video of students playing in the front of the building as golf activity occurred nearby. The board member said the city previously committed to installing a protective net that would cost about $500,000 but reported no follow-up action over the summer.
Why it matters: Board members described a potential safety risk to students and staff and property damage to employees’ vehicles. One board member warned that, until mitigation occurs, the school and district remain exposed to injury risk and potential liability.
Discussion vs. decisions: The board asked the superintendent to coordinate with the principal and city officials and to bring a formal safety update to the appropriate committee. No capital funding or installation decision was made at the Sept. 8 meeting.
Next steps: Superintendent Avery said he would raise the matter with principals, coordinate with Principal Giovanna Ramos and work with the city to determine next steps and a timeline for mitigation.
