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Parent urges return to Mallette Hall; board debriefs outdoor graduation logistics after rainy ceremony
Summary
A parent criticized the district's decision to move graduation off Mallette Hall and urged the board to reverse the choice. The board discussed logistics, costs and trade'offs of holding commencement on the football field versus a rented indoor venue and agreed to keep the issue under review.
During public participation at the June 19 Talawanda City School District meeting, parent Corey Fry urged the board to return graduation ceremonies to Mallette Hall, calling the outdoor ceremony "chaotic" with audio and parking problems and saying families deserve a dignified indoor venue.
Why it matters: Graduation logistics involve financial, logistical and equity trade'offs: renting an arena can be costly and may limit parking and access, while a home'field ceremony can be affected by weather and…
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