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District proposes moving homecoming parade onto campus, offering shuttle service to address safety and access
Summary
Administration proposed shifting homecoming parade to campus to reduce safety risks (noting Route 30 crossings) and to provide shuttle buses for distant neighborhoods; staff and board expressed support to condense the route and coordinate with law enforcement.
A staff member told the board the district plans to give the high school greater ownership of homecoming planning and to shorten the parade route so it remains largely on campus. The staff member framed the change as a way to preserve community tradition while addressing safety concerns: “We had... safety concerns related to the parade and the parade crossing Route 30 with floats,” the staff member said.
The proposal includes continuing pregame festivities on campus, condensing the parade so it leads spectators into the tailgate and stadium area, and coordinating with law enforcement to close immediate roads. Staff also proposed offering East Paloine buses as shuttle service to avoid isolating residents who live farther from campus.
Board members and staff emphasized maintaining the spirit and community involvement of the event while reducing risks associated with extended parade routes and float traffic. One board member said combining the parade with evening events could boost participation: “If we have the parade, you know, end here, and then that draws people in to then join into the tailgate,” that member said.
Staff said volunteers and teachers who previously led planning have offered many hours over the years, and that the district will proceed with planning based on the board’s feedback. No formal vote was recorded; staff indicated they would begin outreach and logistics planning immediately.
