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Parents press Newport‑Mesa board for fenced perimeter and safety fixes at Mariners Elementary
Summary
Parents of Mariners Elementary students urged the board to fund and install secure fencing to separate school fields from Mariners Park, citing unsupervised access, dogs off‑leash, and national school‑safety concerns; superintendent said the district will continue conversations about balancing safety and green space.
Parents at Tuesday’s meeting urged the Newport‑Mesa Unified School District board to prioritize perimeter fencing and security upgrades at Mariners Elementary.
"I'm here tonight to urge the school board to provide Mariners Elementary with fenced in, safe, secure grass space for the kids to play and receive instruction," parent Lindsay Bowler said, describing repeated incidents in which members of the public and off‑leash dogs…
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