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Parents urge daily outdoor recess, more equipment and playground planning for Great Valley 5–6 center
Summary
A June 16 public comment and board discussion highlighted parent support for daily outdoor recess, more equipment and supervision, and both short‑term fixes and long‑term playground planning at the district’s 5–6 center.
Cindy Parthmer, a candidate for Great Valley School Board Region 1, told the board at its June 16 special meeting that she had gathered parent feedback from local Facebook groups and that parents overwhelmingly support daily outdoor, developmentally appropriate recess at the district’s 5–6 center.
Parthmer presented a list of community priorities parents raised: consistently daily outdoor recess when weather permits; more low‑cost equipment and play space (for example, balls, jump ropes, chalk and four‑square courts); a balance of unstructured free play with optional structured activities (running clubs, gaga ball, gardening); improved supervision and training for aides to support inclusive play; long‑term infrastructure such as…
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