Board refers chamber's request to use football field for large event to staff committee
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Summary
A chamber request to hold a large music festival on the district football field prompted concern about damage and timing near graduation; the board appointed staff to study logistics, insurance and impact and return with a recommendation next month.
A proposal from a local chamber representative to hold a large music festival on the district football field drew concern from board members about potential damage to turf, timing close to graduation and ingress/egress logistics. The request included a May 2 target date and cited substantial sponsor interest.
Board members said their primary concern was protecting the facility and ensuring graduation and testing schedules would not be disrupted. They asked district staff, including Jennifer, Jay Graham and Kyle Reeder, to meet with event organizers, review insurance and contingency planning, and report back with a recommendation. The board did not take a final vote on the event at the meeting and instead formed a small review committee to return next month with findings and a recommended course of action.
Members suggested any approval should include a written plan from organizers, a plan B for rain, and measures to repair turf damage if it occurs. The board also requested clarity about admission, set-up time and whether construction nearby would conflict with the event.