Board hears accessibility and wayfinding concerns after Kingston High School events

Board members raised concerns about accessibility and public access to Kingston High School after recent events, with trustees urging a review of parking, drop‑off procedures and building entry points to improve convenience for older and disabled attendees.

Board member Lamb described difficulty reaching the auditorium entrance at a recent event and said the route from some parking areas is not handicap accessible. "That building is not even with that little parking area; that's still not handicap accessible for our elderly, handicap, and other people," Lamb said. He asked the district to consider measures such as clearer signage, designated drop‑off procedures, and ways to make public entrances more welcoming.

District administrators described steps already taken and constraints the district faces: some doors cannot be closed or hallways blocked during events because of fire codes, multiple simultaneous activities in the high school (night school, athletics, competitions) complicate entry routing, and the district must balance access with building security and student supervision. Administrators noted a handicapped lot and drop‑off point near an elevator that was staffed for a recent event and said that designation helped many attendees access the building more easily.

Trustees discussed additional options such as improved signage, using designated staff or volunteers to guide visitors, and limited temporary measures on low‑activity days (for example, Sunday performances) to allow more direct public entry without compromising safety. The board did not take formal action at the meeting; district staff said they will debrief with the security team and building administration and consider tweaks to procedures for future events.