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Public commenters urge SLPS to reuse vacant schools, expand swim lessons and support summer services after tornado
Summary
During public comment the board heard calls for the district to lead reuse of vacant school buildings, to reconsider a community-sponsored learn-to-swim program, and a resident offered a community school-bus project proposal; speakers tied requests to recovery needs after the May 16 tornado.
Several community members used the June 10 public-comment period to press the board on community services and neighborhood recovery after the May 16 tornado.
William Monroe told the board he purchased a 13-passenger bus to transport children and asked the district to support his project, saying he bought and retrofitted the vehicle to offer safer transportation. Greg…
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