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School board tables homecoming tailgating proposal after public safety, alcohol and drug concerns

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After several public comments describing alcohol use, a fight and volunteers acting as security at last year's homecoming, the Marion County School Board voted 5-0 to table a proposal that would allow tailgating at school events until a security plan is developed.

The Marion County School District Board of Education voted 5-0 to table consideration of a proposal related to allowing tailgating at school homecoming events, citing public-safety and alcohol concerns.

The decision followed multiple public comments describing incidents at last year’s homecoming that parents and community members said included alcohol, marijuana and a physical altercation. One resident said, “I…

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