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Military representatives urge equal access for recruiters at Southview High School
Summary
A sergeant told the board that restrictions on military recruiters at Southview High School limit students' access to enlistment information and opportunities; presenters described personal cases where recruiter contact led to citizenship, education and career outcomes.
"I'm here today to speak on behalf of the students of Southview High School, particularly in regard to an important concern about the limited access the military recruiters have in that school," said Sergeant First Class Kevin Lehi during public forum.
Lehi and a staff sergeant who spoke at the meeting said students need the opportunity to learn about all three primary post-graduation paths — enroll, employment, or enlist — and that current restrictions at Southview prevent students from learning about military service as a path. A staff sergeant who described personal experience said a recruiter changed her life by enabling earlier citizenship, tuition support and a debt-free bachelor's degree; she urged the board to "investigate the current policies within Southview High School that limit the ability of military recruiters to connect with students."
Lehi said the National Guard provides options for students who may not pursue college immediately and emphasized benefits such as education assistance and health care. The presenters asked the board to review Southview's policies restricting recruiter access so students can make fully informed post-graduation decisions.
Ending
The board took the comments under advisement during public forum. The speakers requested an investigation of Southview High School's recruiter-access policies; the meeting record does not show a follow-up action or formal direction to staff at this session.
