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South Pasadena Unified, students and volunteers mobilize after wildfires; parents raise ash-cleaning safety concerns
Summary
Board and superintendent described extensive district and community response after recent wildfires, noting school closures, volunteer cleanup efforts and concerns from parents about ash on playgrounds and astroturf.
South Pasadena Unified School District officials, board members, students and volunteers described a multi-pronged response after recent wildfires, and parents urged further cleaning of school grounds to remove ash that may pose health risks to children.
Student leaders and board members highlighted student fundraising and volunteer coalitions supporting wildfire relief and cleanup. The superintendent and board members commended district staff, PTA leaders and first responders for coordinating school reopenings and relief work. Parents at the Jan. 14 meeting said ash…
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