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Public debate at Southington board over proposed high school archery unit
Summary
The Southington School Board heard multiple public speakers in favor of an indoor archery unit and one prominent safety objection from a security professional, while the curriculum committee listed the archery proposal as a first read. Board members deferred detailed questions to the committee and asked members to review materials ahead of the next meeting.
The Southington School Board on Monday heard competing public views on a proposed indoor archery unit for Southington High School, with several physical-education professionals urging the program and a school security staff member warning of safety risks.
Tony Loomis, of 70 Russell Road, said he supported the archery activity and described his experience as a physical education teacher for more than two decades. "Student safety is our number 1 priority," Loomis said, adding that archery can "enhance a student's life" when teachers apply…
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