Student and parents urge board to address sidewalks, walkability near schools

Summary

A student, Noah Dixon, accompanied by Rebecca Dixon and supported by Sadler Gallagher, spoke during public comment urging the board to address sidewalks and student safety around schools. Speakers said conversations with city officials and district representatives are ongoing and said some local meetings have already occurred.

During the public comment period, a student speaker, Noah Dixon, accompanied by Rebecca Dixon, asked the Lebanon Special School District board to prioritize sidewalks and pedestrian safety around schools.

Supporters in the room and staff noted prior conversations between district representatives and city officials and said work is underway to identify options to improve walkability and student safety. A supporting speaker—identified in the transcript as Sadler Gallagher—said the student raised concerns shared by fellow students and that the district and city have had meetings to explore improvements. The board acknowledged the comment; no formal motion or immediate directive was recorded in the transcript.