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Parents petition board opposing Russell Lake modernization option that would vacate campus
Summary
A parent petition signed by 70 households asked the board to reject Option 2 (vacate campus) for Russell Lake Elementary's modernization, citing concerns about overcrowding, traffic and the displacement of special-education services.
During public comment, parent Mary Martino presented a petition signed by 70 parents opposing the district's Option 2 proposal to vacate Russell Lake Elementary during modernization. Martino said the plan would shift as many as 543 students and staff to other sites, raising concerns about overcrowded classrooms, limited playground space and the logistics of conducting fire drills safely.
Martino said she and other parents believe Option 1 (modernizing while occupied) is a viable alternative that many districts use to limit disruption. She cited backup meeting minutes from Jan. 20 and asked the board to consider the petition as part of the administrative record.
Board members acknowledged receipt of the petition; the public-comment time limit expired and no formal board decision on the modernization options was taken at Tuesday's meeting. The board indicated the modernization plan and options will be addressed in future meetings and that staff has previously considered mitigation measures for facilities projects.
