Parent raises safety concern about unfinished elevator wall at Murphy school; district to follow up

A parent asked the Round Lake Area Board of Education during the Sept. 8 public comment period about an unfinished wall near the elevator at Murphy Elementary School, calling it "super concerning." The speaker, Tricia Schneider, identified herself as a Murphy parent and asked the board for the status of the construction. "There's still a big giant hole in the wall from the elevator," Schneider said during public comment. A board member invited Schneider to speak after the meeting and acknowledged the question was a helpful reminder that the district needs to send a communication update to families; staff agreed to follow up and provide additional information to the parent. No formal action was taken at the meeting. The board and staff said they would provide a communication to families with a status update and would share additional details with the parent when available.