Resident asks Niagara-Wheatfield to screen documentary 'Common Ground' for students
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Susan Taylor Maroney requested the district host a student screening of the documentary Common Ground (about 1 hour 42 minutes), citing free educator screenings and describing the film’s focus on regenerative agriculture and soil health.
At the board meeting, resident Susan Taylor Maroney asked Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District to host a student screening of the documentary Common Ground, which she said is currently offering free screenings for educators.
Maroney provided a synopsis, saying the film explores regenerative agriculture and profiles farmers using alternative practices to restore soil health and support community resilience. She described Common Ground as "about an hour and 42 minutes long" and called it "powerful and hopeful," saying it could leave viewers excited and informed.
Maroney suggested the film would be a useful educational resource and asked the district to consider scheduling a screening for students. The board did not take formal action on the request during the meeting; the comment was recorded during the public‑comment period.