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Chatham board moves to lock turf fields after damage, e-bike safety concerns
Summary
At its Aug. 25 meeting, the School District of the Chathams Board of Education discussed locking Haas and Cougar turf fields after repeated damage, trash and dangerous e-bike use; administrators said custodial staff could lock and unlock fields while the board explores operational details.
The School District of the Chathams Board of Education on Aug. 25 agreed to pursue plans to lock two district turf fields after board members described repeated misuse, vandalism and safety hazards.
Board members said e‑bikes riding on turf, broken glass, garbage and human and animal waste are creating safety and maintenance problems that threaten to make fields unusable. “The fields are incredibly expensive to replace. So I think our goal is to try to maintain the current field throughout the school year if possible so that it's not a safety hazard,” Dr. Sartino said during the discussion.
Why it matters: Board members said locking the turf could extend its life and reduce the risk of injuries from hidden debris and…
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