Mount Pleasant schools plan water‑sparing steps for athletic fields; district explores turf and fundraising
School leaders and the football coach said they must keep key fields playable for safety and are pursuing grants, fundraising and possible turf to reduce summer water use; the district is coordinating with city staff on watering schedules and grant applications.
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Christie Stratton, principal of Mount Pleasant High School, told the meeting the district is a large seasonal water user and is working to reduce demand while maintaining player safety. "We are a large water user... we are trying our doing our part," Stratton said, noting the district has been pursuing grants and facility improvements but lacks full funding.
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