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Parents press board on playground safety and district communication; resident calls for policy adherence
Summary
Public commenters urged the board to replace a 30-year-old playground at Ohio Street Elementary and criticized district communications and handling of a recent controversy involving classroom materials, calling for clearer policy application and better parent engagement.
During two public-comment periods at the Watertown City School District board meeting, residents raised safety and governance concerns.
Shante Elliott, a parent of a child at Ohio Street Elementary, asked the board to prioritize replacement of playground equipment she said is more than 30 years old and shows deterioration and rust that create safety and accessibility problems. Elliott told the board that limited recess time and only four swings mean children get…
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