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Board discusses community access to high school stadium; operations staff say limited hours exist
Summary
A board member asked whether the district could open the high school stadium more often for public use; operations staff said gates are sometimes open, hours exist during summer and evenings when no programs are scheduled, and community members should contact operations for details.
A board member asked whether the district could make the high school stadium and track more available for community members who lack nearby sidewalks or flat running surfaces.
Operations staff responded that limited community access already exists: gates are open during certain hours in the summer and some evening times when the stadium is not being used. Staff said access can be restricted when teams are practicing because of supervision and clearance requirements. They encouraged community members to contact operations staff if they need the hours or cannot find posted times on the district website.
Board members sought clarification about whether community members may be present while teams practice; staff said that when teams are present, routine community use is generally not possible due to safety, supervision and clearance considerations. Staff agreed to provide additional details to interested community members by request.
No formal policy changes were proposed; the discussion concluded with staff offering to share existing access information.
