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Parent urges Mars Area SD to restore outdoor recess during construction; board, contractor to revisit safety measures

Mars Area School District Board of Education · March 11, 2026
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Summary

A Mars Area Elementary parent asked the board to install Jersey barriers and traffic controls so children can have outdoor recess during ongoing construction; district staff and the contractor said they had discussed barriers but raised concerns about heavy equipment access and snow removal and agreed to continue coordination.

Rebecca Mueller, a parent at Mars Area Elementary, asked the board to restore safe outdoor recess during construction and offered to organize volunteers and low‑cost equipment to keep students active.

"I am a mom of 2 boys...I'm here to peacefully and respectfully ask you to make an effort, and support recess at Mars Area…

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