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Community and coaches urge Harford County to fund reconstruction of condemned C. Milton Wright track
Summary
Students, coaches and community members told the board that the C. Milton Wright High School track was condemned April 10 and urged the board, county executive and council to prioritize capital funding for reconstruction in FY25 or FY26.
Parents, student-athletes and coaches urged the Harford County Board of Education on April 14 to seek county funding to rebuild the C. Milton Wright High School track after officials declared the track unsafe April 10.
Multiple speakers told the board the track was condemned by HCPS one day after a competitive meet on April 9. Sean Loper, a Seamon (C. Milton) Wright cross-country and track coach, said the track continues to deteriorate with daily use and that the surface is a safety risk for athletes and community users. Deva Moore, a district teacher and head coach, said student athletes are suffering shin splints and that parks and rec programs also rely on the facility.
Jen Davis, an alumna and parent, told the board the athletic boosters had already appealed to County Executive Bob Casley and the Harford County Council and asked the board to prioritize funding either from remaining FY25 capital dollars or through the FY26 capital budget.
Board member Mr. Sewell urged the board to submit a specific funding request to the county executive and county council because only a portion of the district's capital priorities were funded last year. Vice President Hahn said she supported seeking immediate funding so the project can be completed quickly, and other board members also expressed support for coordinating with the council.
District leaders did not identify a dollar amount at the April 14 meeting; speakers said the athletic boosters and community groups are pursuing county and private support. The board did not take a formal funding vote at the meeting but indicated it would coordinate with county government and report back to the community.
