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Volunteer coach tells board fencing program saved after district support
Summary
A community volunteer told the Santa Rita USD board the long-running school fencing program nearly ended after equipment damage but was restored with district support and a local nonprofit partnership, bringing the largest team in years.
During public comment, Chance Holzwort described the 17‑year history of the district’s school fencing program and how it nearly ended after a leaking shed damaged equipment. Holzwort said district staff intervened, funded replacement equipment and partnered with local nonprofit coaching support to revive participation.
Holzwort credited a volunteer coach, Nathan Milgram, and a nonprofit called Fencing the Bay for helping rebuild the program and said the team had its largest roster in years. Trustees and staff praised the coaches and the district’s role supporting extracurriculars.
The speaker asked the board and community to continue supporting extracurricular opportunities that provide students with unique skills and engagement.
