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School committee considers limiting public use of school grounds during school hours
Summary
Administrators proposed restricting public access to outdoor school grounds while classes are in session, citing safety and supervision concerns; committee members supported the idea in principle but asked the administration to refine hours, exceptions and enforcement details.
The Wilmington School Committee opened a discussion Dec. 18 on a proposal to limit public use of outdoor campus grounds and fields while school is in session, citing staff time spent managing visitors and safety concerns.
Superintendent Dr. Brand told the committee that unlike some districts, Wilmington’s playgrounds and fields are currently wide open during school hours and that principals and school-resource officers had recommended establishing clearer…
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