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Parent asks Dallas SD 2 to press city to restore Ash Street curb ramps, citing lack of ADA access
Summary
A parent told the board curb cutouts at Ash Street crosswalks near the old entrance were removed after repaving, leaving inadequate wheelchair access; she said the city plans repairs in 2026 and asked the district to follow up with public works and city contacts.
Mandy Strauss, a parent and District resident, asked the Dallas SD 2 board to push the city to restore curb cutouts at two Ash Street crosswalks near the old entrance. Strauss said the city repaved Ash Street in 2022 but did not reinstall ADA curb ramps; she described difficulty getting a child using anti‑tilt wheels up the curb and said the missing ramps also affect older residents.
Strauss said she had raised the issue with city public works (Gary Marks) and was told the city planned to address such work by 2026; she called that timeline unacceptable and told the board she had conflicting information about whether the city or the school district would take responsibility for repairs. “I don't think you guys should have to take either side because it's a city. They took it out. They need to put it back in,” she said.
Board members asked clarifying questions about location and whether the curb ramps were removed or not replaced after paving. Several members offered to follow up with city staff and get in touch with the commenter to clarify responsibility and likely timing for repairs.
The board did not take immediate formal action; members asked staff to coordinate with the city and report back. The chair thanked the commenter and said district staff would be in touch.
The issue was raised during public comment, and board members committed to make inquiries with city public‑works staff and return with specifics rather than resolving the responsibility at the meeting.
