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Parents and coaches press Orange Unified board for safer fields, deeper pool and equipment support
Summary
Public commenters representing El Medina, Orange High and Villa Park urged the board to address athletic facility shortfalls — lack of local football fields/tracks, shallow or deteriorating pools that prevent CIF hosting, hazardous turf and equipment needs — and called for creative, funded solutions.
Parents, coaches and community members used the Feb. 12 public-comment period to press trustees for improvements to athletic facilities and equipment.
Key concerns raised: Multiple speakers said El Medina High School lacks an on-campus football field and track and described frequent travel to other campuses for workouts and practices; a parent said his children had to travel 45 times to off-site…
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