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Students propose painting senior parking spots as fundraiser, board asks for follow-up
Summary
Three Cornwall Central High School students asked the board to allow seniors to paint parking spots as a supervised tradition and fundraiser; the board requested their contact information and materials for follow-up.
Three student leaders from Cornwall Central High School presented a proposal during public comment on March 24 asking the board to permit seniors to paint assigned parking spots as a supervised activity and fundraiser.
Lede: who, what, when
Bianca Martelli, a junior and member of student council, joined by Marissa Barnsby, junior class president, and Nicholas Conte, student vice president of the PTSO, told the board the initiative would allow seniors to personalize and paint their parking spots under school supervision and serve as a fundraiser to offset prom costs.
Why the proposal matters
The students said their survey found 96.3% support from next year’s seniors and pointed to nearby districts — Monroe, Woodbury and Goshen — that run similar programs. They emphasized school pride and supervised expression and told the board they would submit each design for administrative approval prior to painting. "We are here today to propose a senior privilege initiative of painting our parking spots," Bianca Martelli said.
Board response and next steps
Board president asked the students for contact information and a copy of their materials; the superintendent and board offered to follow up. No formal vote was taken during the meeting; the item was recorded as public comment and will require any necessary administrative approvals to proceed.
Ending
The board requested the students provide email addresses and materials for follow-up; administration will review designs and confirm whether the practice fits district policy and logistics if the students pursue formal approval.
Quotes
"We are here today to propose a senior privilege initiative of painting our parking spots," said Bianca Martelli, speaking for the group.
Provenance
Topic introduction: student public comment (transcript excerpt: "Hi, my name is Bianca Martelli and I'm a junior in student council...")
Topic finish: board asks for contact information and follow-up (transcript excerpt: "Could I ask 1 of you to grab my copy? Could I get the 3 of your email addresses so I could follow-up with you?")
