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Resident urges restoration of athletic projects funded in 2020 school bond
Summary
A resident told commissioners she believes funds from the 2020 school bond that were intended for athletic facilities have been reallocated for technology and equipment. She asked the county to ensure voters’ intentions are implemented; commissioners did not take formal action.
During public comment, resident Morgan (gave name as Youngblood) urged the board to investigate use of funds allocated for athletic facilities in the 2020 school bond and asked why projects had been abandoned in favor of technology and other equipment.
She said the bond had set aside funds for athletic facilities and cited documentation she provided to commissioners and a recent school board meeting where, she said, athletic projects were dismissed. She pressed the board to consider whether some technology purchases could have been delayed so athletic facilities approved by voters could be completed.
The speaker specifically called attention to West Carter's tennis courts, saying only two of three courts are playable and that home matches and practices are forced to use facilities in Newport. She told commissioners student athletes “deserve more than what we are giving them” and asked for oversight to ensure the voters’ intent is carried out.
No formal county action was recorded in response to the comment; commissioners acknowledged the remarks and said they would follow up if needed. The county did not provide figures or timelines for any review during the meeting.
