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Parents press board on class sizes, extracurricular access, pool and planetarium in single‑high‑school plan
Summary
Parents and students raised concerns that consolidation and the draft ed specs could reduce opportunities for sports, arts and elective courses; district staff said consolidation could make some low‑enrollment courses feasible, but athletics roster limits and facility needs (fields, pool, FSB) remain unresolved and may carry local costs.
At the May 3 forum, parents, students and teachers pressed the board about how a consolidated high school would affect class sizes, electives, athletics rosters and specialty facilities such as a pool and the planetarium.
Several speakers warned that larger consolidated enrollment could reduce opportunities for students who currently participate in teams, theater or smaller elective classes. Brandy H. said cuts to teams and performing arts "make a difference if it's your kid," noting the ripple effect across many sports and arts programs.…
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