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Cohoes board debates community access, security and schedule for CHS track ahead of July milling and paving
Summary
Board members reviewed plans for community access to the CHS outdoor track after milling and paving begins July 14, discussing hours, signage, security monitoring and possible keypad/fob or smart-lock systems to protect turf and track surfaces.
The Cohoes City School District Board of Education discussed July 2 proposals for limited community access to the Cohoes High School outdoor track once milling and paving work is complete.
Superintendent O'Shea said milling and paving at the high school was set to begin July 14 and that district staff had been working with the contractor for timing; she said the district will publicize closure information to parents and the broader community and coordinate with city officials. O'Shea asked staff to confirm an end date with the contractor so a public notice about track access could be issued.
Board members expressed support for community access but raised concerns about turf protection, animals on the field, hours of use, supervision and how to prevent unauthorized access. Suggestions included temporary staffing or safety monitors, increased camera coverage, and investing in a permanent keypad, fob or swipe system so the district can control who enters and when and avoid paying recurring staffing costs.
O'Shea described a proposed seasonal schedule: outdoor track publicly accessible April 1 through Nov. 1, with the indoor track accessible Nov. 1 through April 1; summer access would be limited to specific hours and monitored. The board asked facilities staff to place temporary signage prohibiting animals and to explore smart-lock options and increased camera coverage. The district will follow up with a public notice after confirmed contractor dates for paving and milling.
No final policy or schedule vote was taken; staff were directed to return with options for permanent access-control systems and a draft public-notice plan.
