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Board member raises concern about edgy school musical; superintendent says he 'failed to ask the right questions'
Summary
A board member objected to the title/contents of an upcoming student musical (transcript records inconsistent renderings); the superintendent acknowledged a failure to vet details and said the district will put safeguards in place and work with the production team to align the activity with district values.
A brief but pointed exchange about an upcoming student musical took place during public business, with at least one trustee saying the production’s title/scene could prompt community blowback.
One board member said they had researched the show and concluded the title and some scenes were likely to be perceived as edgy by portions of the community. "I don't want to come around and discover there's gonna be a play called Poop City or something," the board member said (the transcript contains inconsistent renderings of the musical's title).
The superintendent responded directly: "I think that I failed to ask the right questions," he said, adding that the timing made last‑minute changes impractical without harming the students’ experience. He said the director and production team have shifted some aspects of the show to focus on water conservation and fundraising, and that administration will strengthen safeguards and questions around approvals so future productions better align with the district’s core values.
Board members asked for assurances that similar surprises would be avoided; the superintendent said he would implement tighter pre‑approval checks and report back to the board on any resulting policy or procedural changes. No formal action was taken at the meeting on the production itself.
